Golden State Taekwondo
Golden State Taekwondo (in the B Street Boxing Gym building), 223 S. B Street, San Mateo, CA 94402
About
Golden State Taekwondo offers martial arts instruction in a spacious facility with adult and junior classes. The program has experienced instructors and offers a free lesson to new participants.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Golden State Taekwondo’s leadership team includes owners Deb Pedersen and Chris Jensen, with instructors Marty Mackowski, Chris Jensen, Mike Lipinski, and Deb Pedersen. The studio opened in 1988, and its roots trace back to Mackowski’s TKD founded in 1965, with the school’s lineage in the United States connected to Ki Hwang Kim. The program’s mission statement is “Building Community Through Martial Arts,” and it states that it has trained thousands of children and adults over the years, building character, strength, and fostering community. Golden State Taekwondo describes itself as one of the oldest and most respected martial arts schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and notes that it has produced a long list of current and past world class athletes. One parent, Manidipa Bhattacharaya, describes Golden State Taekwondo as a second home for her children and credits the guidance of Mr. Jensen and Ms. Pedersen with her children’s numerous world championships and success in their careers or studies.
Last updated June 6, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Golden State Taekwondo’s leadership team includes owners Deb Pedersen and Chris Jensen, with instructors Marty Mackowski, Chris Jensen, Mike Lipinski, and Deb Pedersen. The studio opened in 1988, and its roots trace back to Mackowski’s TKD founded in 1965, with the school’s lineage in the United States connected to Ki Hwang Kim. The program’s mission statement is “Building Community Through Martial Arts,” and it states that it has trained thousands of children and adults over the years, building character, strength, and fostering community. Golden State Taekwondo describes itself as one of the oldest and most respected martial arts schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and notes that it has produced a long list of current and past world class athletes. One parent, Manidipa Bhattacharaya, describes Golden State Taekwondo as a second home for her children and credits the guidance of Mr. Jensen and Ms. Pedersen with her children’s numerous world championships and success in their careers or studies.
Last updated June 6, 2026.
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