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Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Jose, California
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule itfwarriors.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 724-7122
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I originally wanted to start my child in a different martial art but she was just under the young age of 5 years old.”
“Unlike some other martial arts studios that my friends’ kids go to, there’s no sparring in this age group, mostly a focus on learning basic moves and drills.”
“They are able to exercise, learn discipline, build confidence, make friends, and practice self-defense techniques at the same time.”
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“They are able to exercise, learn discipline, build confidence, make friends, and practice self-defense techniques at the same time.”
What students say
“Steven LeGrow and Ha Tang are excellent instructors who genuinely care about the development of their students.”
“The teachers are all very friendly and approachable, and they are always willing to answer any questions or help the children with anything they need.”
“They are able to exercise, learn discipline, build confidence, make friends, and practice self-defense techniques at the same time.”
“If you are a parent looking to get your child to develop confidence, focus, respect, and learn to defend themselves, bring them to Warrior Code.”
“Master Legrow is definitely one of the few qualified Taekwon-Do instructors in the country.”
“Family friendly while still teaching children great values and discipline.”
From the reviews
This is a great school! Mr. LeGrow is exceptionally good with kids. All instructors are super nice and yet, really good with their Taekwon-Do moves. My 5 and 6 years girls really enjoy Taekwon-Do classes.
Taekwon-Do makes my son strong and healthy. He also makes more friends by taekwon-Do. Thanks for helping.
I joined Warrior Code shortly after my son and it has been an absolute blast. Not only for him but for me as I get to find again my athletic and mental abilities as an adult. I participated in HS/College sports and I find it just challenging (if not more because of age) and rewarding.
I have had a great experience with this place. One of my children is currently attending, and he enjoys coming three times a week. Through structure playing, they were able to make learning fun. There is plenty of running, dodgeball, self-defense moves, and more.
New to taekwondo? Start at Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy
Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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