Quick Review: Ji Sung Taekwondo is far more than a martial arts studio - it is an extraordinary community led by passionate, highly skilled instructors who build confidence, discipline, respect, and leadership in every child. From transformative classes to unforgettable birthday parties, the staff consistently goes above and beyond to create a positive, empowering experience for both children and parents. Detailed Review: Our family has known this taekwondo studio since my brother and I were children. Some of my fondest memories growing up were attending TKD tournaments with my parents and cheering my brother on from the sidelines. Life has certainly evolved since then - my brother and I now have families of our own, and while we may no longer jump five feet in the air to break boards with a single kick (or perhaps we still can!), one thing has remained constant: the exceptional community at Ji Sung Taekwondo. Over the years, much has changed, yet the studio's core values have remained unwavering. Ji Sung Taekwondo continues to cultivate confidence, resilience, discipline, respect, teamwork, cultural appreciation, and outstanding martial arts skills - all while creating an environment where children genuinely enjoy learning. Not every instructor possesses the rare combination of being engaging, encouraging, patient, and deeply invested in their students. Just as classroom teachers vary, martial arts instructors do as well. At Ji Sung, however, you will find highly skilled, compassionate, and remarkably dedicated instructors who consistently go above and beyond for every child. After researching numerous TKD studios, I can confidently say this is the most impressive team I have encountered. As a parent, my goal is to raise confident, respectful, and capable future leaders, and Ji Sung reinforces those qualities beautifully. One of the most impressive things about the instructors at Ji Sung Taekwondo is how intentional and attentive they are with every child. They consistently call students by name to keep them engaged and focused, model positive behavior through clear examples, and offer meaningful praise and encouragement that builds both confidence and accountability in the children. Master Sahar is truly exceptional! She has an extraordinary ability to connect with children and capture their attention through positivity and encouragement. Rather than focusing on negative behavior, she reinforces good choices and models expectations in a way children immediately understand. The students genuinely want to succeed under her guidance, and it is remarkable how quickly they become more attentive, respectful, and confident in her classes. Miss Joy is equally outstanding - attentive, uplifting, and incredibly knowledgeable. She takes the time to ensure students learn proper technique correctly and thoughtfully refines movements with patience and precision. Master Kim leads with expertise, attentiveness, and high standards. He notices everything, maintains strong discipline, and motivates students to perform at their very best while still making them feel supported and encouraged. We deeply appreciate him and the incredible community he has built. We recently hosted a birthday party at Ji Sung Taekwondo, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. Master Sahar, Miss Joy, and Esther exceeded every expectation and completely impressed both the children and parents in attendance. Within just an hour, the kids learned technique, discipline, and respect - and by the end of the party, each child successfully broke their own wooden board. It was such a meaningful confidence-building experience, and the children left feeling proud, empowered, and excited. When our children attended their first trial class, my four-year-old daughter was extremely shy and hesitant to leave my arms or step onto the mat independently. By the very next class, she confidently ran onto the mat on her own, and at home she now responds to my requests with, "Yes, ma'am!" every single time. It is absolutely adorable and makes me incredibly proud. That transformation is entirely thanks to the warmth, encouragement, and patience shown by Master Sahar and Miss Joy, along with Master Kim's supportive guidance for parents. Thank you to the entire Ji Sung team for the extraordinary energy, heart, and dedication you pour into every class. Your positivity, teamwork, perseverance, and kindness create an environment that truly shapes children for the better. This is far more than a taekwondo studio - it is a community that inspires children to become stronger, more confident, and more respectful versions of themselves. read more

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The instructors spent much time with my son and he just graduated to an orange belt. So proud of him. Thank you to the the whole Ji Sung team read more

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Ji Sung Taekwondo is an amazing place for both kids and adults to learn martial arts and build confidence. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and truly care about each student's progress, making every class fun, challenging, and rewarding. The atmosphere is positive and welcoming, and it's clear they focus on teaching not only self-defense but also respect, discipline, and teamwork. My child has grown so much here and always looks forward to class.I couldn't recommend this studio more highly! read more

Ji Sung Taekwondo - Taekwondo Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Although still somewhat new to this location (going on month 5) my daughter has loved the experiences and skills the Ji Sung Masters have provided. We chose this location for our daughter to start her taekwondo journey due to having a close friend who's been attending for years. So glad we listened and chose this route! read more

My girl has been in Ji Sung Taekwondo for over 3 years now. And while it's tough to keep a young kid motivated, Ji Sung TKD does an excellent job of making it fun and personal. Special shoutout to Master Sahar - she's a big reason my girl has stayed involved! read more

It's our second year with the Ji Sung taekwondo school. It has great program and teachers making it an easy choice for us.

My son loves it here. Thank you, Master Kim and Master Sahar and rest of the coaching team and front desk personnel!

Both my son Shaan and daughter Aryana attend Ji Sung Taekwondo in Walnut Creek, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, we appreciated that they offer trial classes--after just one or two sessions, both kids were eager to sign up. The instructors strike an amazing balance between making classes fun, keeping the kids active with a great workout, and instilling values like discipline, respect, and focus. What stands out most is how much my kids talk about their instructors--they truly admire them. Ji Sung Taekwondo also plays a meaningful role in the local community. We've seen them at school multicultural nights and events like Oktoberfest at Civic Park, which shows their dedication beyond the studio. Communication is always clear and timely, and the staff is incredibly kind, respectful, and accommodating when it comes to scheduling and make-up classes. We're so grateful to be part of this Taekwondo family! read more

I love the atmosphere and teachers they are great! The master is also amazing. The front lady always greets you with respect. read more

We were looking for an activity for our son to get into for the summer and found Ji Sung Taekwondo. They had a trial period and my son really enjoyed it so we continued going to the classes. He's been doing it for about 2.5 months now and is excited to go every time. The instructors Master Sahar and Ms Joy have been wonderful instructors. They are very encouraging, patient and friendly. I couldn't recommend them enough for helping teach my son discipline, coordination, confidence and so much more. read more

Thie place is ran by an amazing team! All masters bring the energy of welcoming, challenging, kind and highly motivating enthusiasm. My son and our family appreciate this establishment! read more

We absolutely love Ji Sung Taekwondo! The instructors here are incredibly caring and patient. They take the time to get to know each child and work with them individually to build skills and confidence. My kids always feel welcome, supported, and excited to come to class. The teachers do an amazing job balancing discipline with encouragement, making the learning process fun and positive. I've seen such growth in just two trials; my children's focus, respect, and self-esteem since they started. If you're looking for a Taekwondo school where kids are genuinely cared for and motivated to do their best, Ji Sung Taekwondo is the perfect choice! read more

Amazing classes with very knowledgeable teachers. I would definitely recommend this school to everyone.

I love this studio! The teachers are wonderful and my 5.5 year old loves it. Great program.

At Ji Sung Taekwondo, you can expect "world class" training from our three time world champion Master Kim and the other instructors. Our boys have trained with Master Kim since 2018 and our boys would not be where they are right now if it weren't for his guidance. The classes are fun yet challenging. Master Kim and the other instructors are always finding ways to make the classes fun. They challenge the kids to push themselves so they can improve. It's amazing to watch these kids grow more confident and stronger in their practice. As a parent, it feels so rewarding when your kids are dedicated to their sport and love going to class. Another aspect that we love about Ji Sung Taekwondo is the community. Our kids have made some of their closest friends from Taekwondo. We love watching the kids encourage and help each other grow as athletes. There's such a warm, positive, and encouraging vibe at the studio. This is a youtube clip with the amazing Ji Sung Demonstration team performance. This clip shows everything I mentioned and beyond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEj9FUid8yc read more

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Such a great class for kids, they look forward to coming every week. Coaches make it fun for all involved read more

Ji Sung Taekwondo - Taekwondo Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Ji Sung Taekwondo is the best place for following our Marshal art journey We have enjoyed it a lot read more

We did trial classes and it went great! My kid had fun. Looking forward to join the class

We tried few places for martial arts in Concord area but my kids never like them. Until I found this place close to my kids school in Walnut Creek area. My 4 yr old son is always excited for the days that he is scheduled to attend his class. It didn't feel like a drag to bring him at all. It felt like a home being part of this place. Master Kim and the rest of the instructors are very friendly. I highly recommend them to anyone. read more

Ji Sung Taekwondo is amazing . The staff is welcoming and friendly from the first day you walk through the door . The attention and encouragement devoted to each student is second to none . The leadership Master Kim provides is shown by all the other masters and instructors. Big props to Master Sahar for all her great training she provides . read more

Amazing instructors and great staff and nice and clean facility! Great program! Love this place.

This review is for my 7 yr old daughter: - we enrolled my daughter in the Clayton Taekwondo studio first, and Master Kim and his colleagues opened another studio in Walnut Creek. We are now attending the WC location. - happy the studio is expanded and my daughter is getting individualized attention. - there are 2 studios here and the staff as well as the students and parents have been phenomenal, it's like a family! - Master Kim continues his mentoring and challenging kids of all ages to do the best they can at learning and respecting each other. - both Clayton and WC studios are wonderful and I couldn't be more happy my 7 yr old has been with Master Kim since she was 4.5 yrs old. - of course with any sport, parents wonder about safety, and Ji Sung has been a excellent at taking care of the kids. - highly recommended and I recommend Ji Sung to my friends. read more

We enrolled our 5yo in taekwondo a little less than a year ago and he's been super engaged and dedicated (and says that when he grows up, he's going to be a tkd teacher). He always has big smiles in his classes, and his teacher Miss Sahar is a gem - incredible with kids and so much fun. The kids all love her and Master Kim too. It's allowed him to set some goals for himself - long term goals such as wanting a black belt, and shorter term goals like the next belt test. He's still pretty uncoordinated but the teachers are very patient, and he's learning to learn. read more

We are extremely happy with the quality and atmosphere of Ji Sung. My son has only been here a short time, but he's excited to go every time and has already learned a lot. The instructors are phenomenal as well--their expertise, poise, friendliness, and encouragement make this exactly the kind of studio we hoped for our kid. read more

We choose Ji Sung because we feel the coaches and masters prepare kids well for their belt test. They spend enough time to learn a poomsae and polish the moves. We like their curriculum. read more

My 5 year old has only done a few classes, but he is really enjoying it. The instructors are really involved and engaged with the kids. They do a great job with them. Excited to see my son grow through their program! read more

My daughters both go to Ji Sung Taekwondo and we've loved the experience! Both kids love the class and the teachers are exceptional. We highly recommend! read more

My son loves this place, he is growing more confident every day, very good instructors and center!

The best Taekwondo school ever!! Great for kids and young adults. Great instructors and teachers.

My daughter just started and is the only girl in the class but the instructors and the rest of the class has made her feel welcomed. She looks forward to going to class. read more

My son is loving Ji Sung Taekwondo in Walnut Creek. He had a great trial experience and so far his instructors have been welcoming, informative, super engaged, and fun. My son is eager to return each week and I could not be happier with our experience so far. Also, there's a nice space to watch the kids in their class with a great waiting room filled with books and refreshments which makes it super convenient with my other children in tow. Thank you for the wonderful experience so far! read more

I am a father of two boys who goes to Ji Sung Taekwondo, it's been about 6 months. As a Korean, it was quite tough to find the legit Taekwondo place easy. However Ji Sung Taekwondo is real Taekwondo studio that not only good for the Taekwondo skill and training, but also great for the discipline and Korean culture. The master Kim and all the staffs are amazingly kind and skillful, the atmosphere of the studio is always positive and energetic. Also they have various class for all the different ages as well. I am glad that we have a great Taekwondo place in Walnut Creek, we are more than happy. I would recommend Ji Sung Taekwondo if you are interested in Taekwondo or Korean martial art and the culture. read more

Such a welcoming and positive learning environment for little ones. The instructors are energetic and enthusiastic while also engaging and presenting the skills in a way that is easy for the kids to grasp. I love how organized and responsive they are and they are very respectful in their approach. It's been a great experience. read more

The instructors are incredibly patient, kind, and know exactly how to work with young children. They make the class fun while teaching discipline, respect, and the basics of Taekwondo in a way that keeps little kids engaged. read more

We hosted our son's 4th birthday at Ji Sung Taekwondo a little after we signed him up and it was epic! Ms. Yunha was extremely helpful answering all our questions and making sure everything runs smoothly, then Master Sahar and Master Joy did such an incredible job setting up a beautiful obstacle course, coordinating games and keeping all the kids engaged at all times. Their energy and enthusiasm were infectious! It came as no surprise and made us so happy to see kids from the birthday party signing up. We are so grateful for the whole team and so happy for our son to be trained by the best. read more

My son is enjoying his experience and likes the instructors. The instructors deal with non attentive and misbehaviors in an indirect manner which I like. I feel like my son is learning discipline and respect which are core values to a bright future. Hope your child experience is like my son's. read more

Our 6 year old attended a Birthday party at Ji Sung Taekwondo and had so much fun that we signed him up straight away. He has been going for 6 months now and continues to enjoy his lessons very much. The instructors are wonderful at engaging the kid. It has been a great experience to see the progress our son has made since he joined. Master Kim and all the instructors are fantastic teachers and the studio is a clean and welcoming environment. read more

Our daughter has been going to Ji Sung for over 6 years. We have seen a noticeable improvement in both her confidence and her discipline. The instructors are firm but supportive. The different belts give a good sense of progression and gives something to strive for. She has made many friends and has a lot of fun too! read more

My daughter is really happy to join the jisung Taekwondo! Teachers teach very powerfully and kindly.

We recently joined and have been very happy with the experience. I appreciate the class flexibility and the class offers a great balance of fun and skills. read more