Sparta Taekwondo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.