Academy of Tae Kwon Do

Academy of Tae Kwon Do The Academy of Tae Kwon Do, located at 2 Brook Street in San Francisco, was established in 1979 by Professor Bill Dewart. It is associated with S.

Henry Cho's Karate Institute in New York City, one of the oldest Martial Arts schools in the United States. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean system of self-defense. It has its roots among the oldest of martial art forms from the Orient. While Tae Kwon Do includes many types of techniques, it is characterized primarily by long, powerful kicking motions. Tae Kwon Do is a philosophy. It utilizes the practice

of a martial art as a mean of achieving both mental and physical harmony. The Academy seeks to develop the "whole" the student, both the mind and the body. The Academy of Tae Kwon Do, located in City Barbell Club at 2 Brook Street in San Francisco, was established in 1979 by Professor Bill Dewart. The classes at the academy are open to everyone. Please call or stop by for more information about classes offered or special arrangements. Grand Master and Professor Bill Dewart is the direct student of Grandmaster S. Henry Cho who opened the first Korean martial arts dojang in the United States. Professor Dewart himself has been teaching for more than 40 years and has taught in New York, New Jersey, Paris and San Francisco. Formerly the AAU Taekwondo Regional Director for California and Nevada and instructor at San Francisco State University, Professor Dewart has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the San Francisco Chronicle, Black Belt Magazine, Taekwondo Times, and other publications. He has been inducted into the All American Hall of Fame, the World Karate Union Hall of Fame and the World Soke Council Hall of fame.

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04/20/2019

It helps me cope with the challenges of my autism.

01/11/2019

"Once outside he attempted to attack again and was dealt with accordingly."

The scoop on our upcoming move. Retrofitting is self-defense!"I'm not excited about moving across town, but we're on the...
03/30/2017

The scoop on our upcoming move. Retrofitting is self-defense!

"I'm not excited about moving across town, but we're on the ground floor of a huge building and I want to make sure that during an earthquake, a large building doesn't come down on us." -- Grandmaster Bill Dewart

The martial arts studio, in business since 1979, will move across town to a temporary location.

03/30/2017

We've moved so our dojang on Oak Street can be retrofitted. Please visit our new location in City Barbell at 2 Brook Street in San Francisco. Classes will continue on the same schedule. Photos of our new space to come.

Nice technique!
06/26/2016

Nice technique!

Grandmaster Dewart is mentioned as the person who recruited Cheyenne to TKD.
07/22/2015

Grandmaster Dewart is mentioned as the person who recruited Cheyenne to TKD.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Cheyenne Lewis climbed into the bleachers and embraced her father immediately after winning the women’s -57 kg. taekwondo gold medal at the Pan American Games on Monday.

Master Matt Weber of Sidekicks Martial Arts in Napa will be hosting an AAU TKD tournament on Saturday, May 30, 2015 – a ...
05/20/2015

Master Matt Weber of Sidekicks Martial Arts in Napa will be hosting an AAU TKD tournament on Saturday, May 30, 2015 – a national qualifier event. See poster for details!

05/19/2015

Grand Master Dewart is holding another TKD Officials Training at the dojang this coming Sunday, Sunday May 24, 2015, 12 – 4pm. Please attend to get re-certified as an Official so you can officiate at upcoming competitions. New Black Belts: become a TKD Official! [998 Oak Street, San Francisco; 415-864-4827] Master Matt Weber of Sidekicks MMA in Napa will be hosting an AAU TKD tournament - stay tuned for location and other details.

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San Francisco, CA
94117

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 5pm - 7:30pm
Friday 5pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 11am - 12pm

Telephone

(415) 845-0211

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