Great taekwondo school with excellent instructors and coaches who know how to teach and connect with students of all ages. The culture is positive, respectful, and intentional. The facility is spacious, well maintained, and in a great location. They emphasize not only taekwondo skills and self-defense, but also discipline, confidence, and character development. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a well-rounded program!!! read more

I first met the coaches and students of Sparta Taekwondo at local tournaments and was immediately impressed by their friendliness. We were invited to an "invite only" multi-gym rumble, where kids sparred in a no-points, no-pressure environment. All the kids from my dojang loved it. My boys also attended a sparring clinic with Coaches Arven and Kris, both world-class level athletes. The individual coaching was top-notch, and my kids thoroughly enjoyed training with them. The dojang is well-kept, and the mat is nicer than standard tournament mats. Parents can watch from the hallway through large windows. The facility includes a snack bar, and the bathrooms are clean. **Pro-tip:** Park in the parking lot near the dojang--it's a shorter walk and usually has more open spots. Overall, Sparta Taekwondo offers an excellent environment for both training and community. Highly recommend! read more

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Sparta is still a great place, but as you move up the ranks and like almost all of youth sports now, if it is not your only sport, you will fall through the cracks and instructors will not be as helpful. It is very unfortunate especially with a sport as taekwondo because we seen it beyond the sport itself. We are a family who strongly believes in the importance of playing any and everything you are able to while you are young, but it near impossible and our son is only 12. read more

Amazing Taekwondo school. Good coaches are good approach to students. I'm very satisfied. Thank you

My 5 year old and now 4 year old are doing the Tiny Titan class. It has been great esply during covid. For the tiny titans, the kids are spaced, the class size is small, everyone wears mask, the facility is clean. I do not feel concerned with COVID, they really are very conscious of it. Everyone's temp is checked at the door, handsanitzer everyone. They require the kids to "wash" before going in and out of the mat. Kids must wear mask at all times and be well spaced. Shout out to Coach Kyle, Coach Ken and Asst Coaches Kobe and Karina. They really are wonderful with the kids. The drills and guidance really focus on patience, listening, coordination and I'm all for it! I would recommend this program! read more

My son, Luca (8) has been going to Sparta for about nine months now, and we love it! His coordination and skills have improved drastically and so has his self control and discipline. This family owned business knows how to get the job done. They teach the kids how to defend themselves and the respect of others but also know how to keep it light and fun at times and keep the kids entertained, read more

I'm so glad we found Sparta 2 years ago when I started my oldest daughter (at 5 years). This is the real deal where the dojang and instructors (Master Uy, Master Hoh, Ms. Maria, all the coaches) teach more than just physical defense moves, but really champion Respect along with perseverance courtesy, integrity, self control and indomitable spirit (the 5 tenants) and provide a positive and safe environment for kids to learn how much they can accomplish. There is also no easy way to earn the next belt level. I enjoy watching how my child has developed life skills and of course defense techniques to protect herself. Plus, they are fair. If students are not ready and cannot demonstrate their skills, they need to practice until they can. Real life experience in a safe space. My daughter did not earn the next level tip early on when she was a white belt because she didn't practice enough. Ever since, she practices and learns the material to earn the place to test for the next level. We love that lesson so much. Great family environment and we've made so many friends here. read more

My 8 year old son LOVES THIS PLACE! He has been training here for two years now and he just simply can't get enough. This is his second home as we fondly say. Sparta instills diligence, hard work and respect, a trait that we value in our own home. Watching him learn in an environment that fosters individuality, mindfulness of others and develop martial arts skills in Taekwondo is truly rewarding as we see it reflected in how he treats others. The instructors are all very nurturing, kind, encouraging yet stern. I have nothing but accolades for the Sparta family. Sparta is good for kids and adults alike. read more

My daughters and I started lessons at Sparta about 7 months ago and the experience has been life changing for us. I've always wanted my daughters to learn self defense, and I've been looking for something that would push me both physically and mentally. I would recommend Sparta to anyone. The coaches and the program are more than we hoped for when we signed up. read more

I began taekwondo almost 2 years ago, and while I do not have the experience most of the other senior students and instructors have, there has never been a moment where I felt I do not belong. The classes here are unmatched by any other studio I have had the opportunity to train at. Everybody is committed to improving one another's skills and techniques, which creates an all-around motivating and positive environment for growth in not only physical ability, but also mental strength and emotional maturity. Everybody should practice martial arts - you can start whenever and wherever. But, if you have the option, I would recommend you begin at Sparta. read more

Truly one of the greats. I've been to many TKD schools all over Cali and NYC and this school is one of the best. The instructors teach because they love the sport and their passion really shows. They strive to better their students by constantly inventing new drills and also cross training with other schools all over the bay area including Stanford's TKD team. I've been training for over 14 years and moved around while in college, but I always find myself back at Sparta whenever I have the chance. The people there are very friendly. The school feels like a family rather than a business. The school has been known to be a competitive school, and they do turn out some of the top regional and national competitors in forms and sparing. Some people complain that they do not focus enough on the basics or are not traditional enough. But lets be honest, how could you have such great athletes if they dont have adequate fundamentals? read more

My two boys ( 6 and 8 years) take Tae Kwon Do here in the Rocco's shopping center(behind Toyo Sushi). I really recommend the place. It's family run and the coaches care a lot about developing each student's character. Their efforts show in how the older students encourage the younger ones. There are many girls taking Tae Kwon Do here. They are currently offering a 2 week trial(they're open every day of the week) for $19.95. read more

This review is ten years in the making, and I would give Sparta five stars for every single year - or ten if I could. All my children, three of whom are over 21 now, worked really hard to get their black belts in TaeKwonDo through Sparta. All of them made wonderful friends, and learned a few precious things that have life-long benefits: integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect for themselves and their fellow human beings. Our experience at Sparta includes competing in tournaments, though this is totally optional. We were inspired to attend many in-state, out-of-state and national tournaments, and to learn good sportsmanship through it all. As a TaeKwonDo parent, I can't say enough good things about how this school has made an Olympic-caliber "individual" sport into the most team-oriented sport I have ever encountered. Sparta's team - consisting of kids, teens, and adults - support one another through thick and thin, through fun playtimes and tough workouts, through amazing wins and sobering losses. The leadership of Geoffrey Uy has been very effective in bringing in instructors who are high-caliber athletes, who embody the very best of the sport, and are great role models for the kids. Sparta is a school that makes its students want to do their best in both the mental and physical aspects of the TaeKwonDo. read more

This place has a wonderful coaching staff. They teach respect for oneself and others. My child comes out of class happy and sweaty as it's a good workout! The word of the week is a nice addition. I can't wait until they're in the new location in the Shadelands Ultimate Field House. read more

Super happy with Mrs. Ho & the coaches at Sparta. I love how it is a family-run business and the kids learn not only martial arts but a lot of life skills and how to be great team players and support one another. I wish they had a class for 2-3 year olds as my little ones want to join the classes when they watch. read more

Sparta is not just a martial art school, it is a school who teach you team work, discipline and how to be a better person. Master Uy treat everyone like family and all the teachers teach your kid like their children. My son love it so much, even more than video game, hard to believe. This is the best martial art school. read more

Sparta is an excellent example of a school that instills the traditional martial arts values in their students while embracing the excitement of Olympic style sparring. The owners and instructors truly care about their students and are always challenging to achieve more than they ever thought possible both in the dojang and in their everyday lives. read more

It's very frustrating to get signed up in this place. It's been over a month since I signed up in their website and left several voicemails on their phone and NO ONE attempted to give me a courtesy and return my call. Now another school is getting my business. BE WARNED! read more

I couldn't be more pleased with what TKD has done for our daughter and it's all due to the caring and supportive staff. I agree with earlier writers--they do it for the love of the sport and it's application to the building up of each individual. They are committed to hard work and the accomplishment of their students and what that does for the individual from the inside out. Lots of satisfaction here--and they have fun at the same time! Feels like family. read more

My son started their Tiny Titan program as a 4yo and he loves Tae Kwon Do and Sparta. He's been doing TKD for over a year now and developing a passion for TKD. Any time a place helps your kid find his passion, well, you have to give 5 stars. read more

This is a great school. My son has been taking the tiny titans classes there for over a year now and he still loves it. We tried a few other places, some karate and some tae kwon do, in the area and he felt most comfortable with the teachers at Sparta - they are all excellent. I think the classes build his confidence and focus, and he loves it because it is so fun. read more

We love Sparta! My daughter has never been super athletic or competitive, but I wanted her to find something active she can do. I signed her up at Sparta over a year ago because I had read great things about taekwondo and this was the closest place to us. She was reluctant to try something new, but as her two week trial came to an end she was really enjoying it so we enrolled and she has been going ever since. She has made great friends there and really loves the instructors. I have stayed and watched the class and their ability to blend discipline and respect into a fun, learning experience is unique and very special. They get to know the kids well, have high expectations of them, but they are never harsh or demeaning. The instructors are all black belts - men, women, and even boys and girls (the owner's kids are black belts and still in middle/high school - talk about great role models for young kids!). I didn't expect to feel so invested in Sparta, but again - my daughter really loves it. The skills she is learning there translate outside Sparta - she pays better attention at school and loves having a "thing" that she knows she can succeed at. She has moved up a number of belts and has every intention of staying with it till she gets her black belt! I could go on and on about all the ways it has benefited her! I mentioned that we fell into Sparta because it was the closest place to us - what a lucky break! They are currently in a new, temporary location because the shopping center they were at is under major construction, but at this point, I could never pull my daughter from Sparta! We will follow them wherever they land because they are such a great school and the positive impact it has had on my daughter has been so amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Sparta is not just only a great place to learn Taekwondo, it is also the best school in the Bay Area to learn discipline, respect, confidence to over come your weakness and become a true champion in life. Our son has joined the school since he was 8 and under the coaching of Master Uy, Master Andrew and Master Go, he has become a great competitor participating in tournaments at State and National level. read more

I ask the instructors what about Tae kwon do they teach and they said lots of stuff from self defense forms board breaking ect. But they mostly only taught Olympic sparring which my child does not like and she is afraid of. The only reason signed up in the first place was because they said it would be very little sparring. read more

Sparta Taekwondo is a great place to learn and practice taekwondo. They provide a welcoming environment to new members and the level of instruction is top notch in both poomsae and in sparring. Before Sparta, I had lost most of my interest in taekwondo and saw it mostly as a minor hobby that I didn't mind going back to once in awhile. But that has changed and I've become more passionate about taekwondo than I have ever been. When I first walked into the school, my impression of the classes was somewhat nostalgic. It took me back a couple years to when I trained in Chuncheon Korea for a few weeks because the class was structured so similarly. It was fun, it was engaging, and it was enough to get me hooked. I live about an hour away and it's worth it 100% to drive 2-3 times a week to train here. The intensity of the class and other students brings out the best in me and I'm always motivated to push myself each practice. A good workout and high level of taekwondo instruction aren't the only things I love about Sparta though. The staff, other students, and even the parents are all very positive and add to the experience of being a part of this school. Not only has Sparta reinvigorated my passion for taekwondo, but has also become a second family to me. read more