Napa Taekwondo Academy

Napa Taekwondo Academy is a martial arts school in Napa, California. For over 30 years, its program has centered on physical fitness, character development, and self-defense rather than fighting, with the primary goal of building students' self-esteem. Instruction is offered for ages 9 and up, and students work on self-defense, target training, traditional patterns and forms, breaking, sparring, and goal achievement. The school holds a rating of 4.80 from the customers who have reviewed it.

Students join a community that works together toward improved physical strength and stamina, better focus and concentration, greater self-discipline, competency in self-defense, and increased self-confidence. The school describes its practice of martial arts as respecting, encouraging, supporting, and celebrating one another's successes. Instruction is tailored to the needs of each individual, and the school emphasizes transparent communication and an approachable atmosphere.

Parents have noted the effect of the instruction outside the studio. One parent, a teacher of 17 years, described the manner and presence with the kids as inspiring and said children feel valued at Napa Taekwondo. Another parent reported that a student showed improvement in doing homework with greater attention and took on extra chores and odd jobs around the house. A third parent observed lessons in personal character development and positive reinforcement, saying the school empowers kids and teaches them to believe in themselves.

Napa Taekwondo Academy is located at 1758 Industrial Way, about 0.1 miles from the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center and a steel sculpture, and roughly 0.2 miles from Trancas Street, Kaiser Permanente Napa Medical Offices, the Napa Post Office, and Saint Helena Highway.

With more than three decades of teaching in Napa and a 4.80 rating from reviewers, Napa Taekwondo Academy has built its martial arts program around self-esteem and character as much as physical skill.