Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy
Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy, 1350 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
About
Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy offers Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, and grappling. The Tae Kwon Do program includes dynamic kicking and aerial tricks that highlight agility and creativity, and classes are structured to accommodate all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners. The Jiu Jitsu program emphasizes technique and strategy, focusing on self-defense and grappling, and teaches students how to control opponents through leverage and technique.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy was founded in 1988 by Kwan Jang Nim Teri Lee and started out with 1,700 square feet and 0 students. In 2014, her oldest son Jian Lee decided to teach alongside her upon graduating from college. The school has been serving and teaching the community since 1988, and there is a team of instructors who have devoted their lives to sharing their knowledge and love of martial arts. Offered program options include Tae Kwon Do for children, teens, women, men, and Little Dragons, and Jiu Jitsu for teens, women, and men.
The academy’s stated mission is to use martial arts as a way to bring people together in order to enrich their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually while maintaining an environment that encourages self improvement, perseverance, and discipline. The mission also states that the academy is dedicated to having students reach their individual potential and experience what it describes as the life-changing benefits of martial arts, and that the collective mission is for every student to receive fun and challenging classes while making progress toward individual goals.
One testimonial from Kyoshi F. DePalma describes founder Teri Lee as a leader in martial arts for both women and men and notes that she has produced black belts and leads a strong team of instructors. Another testimonial from a parent, E.K., states that a son has been practicing at the academy for about 10 years and highly recommends the academy. A student named Kathleen M reports attending for 7 years as a mature adult and credits excellent instructors, fellow students, and a welcoming environment with achieving a 3rd degree black belt. Another parent, Huzan S, describes an amazing team of teachers who are encouraging and positive and notes that their kids love coming to the academy.
Last updated June 21, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy was founded in 1988 by Kwan Jang Nim Teri Lee and started out with 1,700 square feet and 0 students. In 2014, her oldest son Jian Lee decided to teach alongside her upon graduating from college. The school has been serving and teaching the community since 1988, and there is a team of instructors who have devoted their lives to sharing their knowledge and love of martial arts. Offered program options include Tae Kwon Do for children, teens, women, men, and Little Dragons, and Jiu Jitsu for teens, women, and men.
The academy’s stated mission is to use martial arts as a way to bring people together in order to enrich their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually while maintaining an environment that encourages self improvement, perseverance, and discipline. The mission also states that the academy is dedicated to having students reach their individual potential and experience what it describes as the life-changing benefits of martial arts, and that the collective mission is for every student to receive fun and challenging classes while making progress toward individual goals.
One testimonial from Kyoshi F. DePalma describes founder Teri Lee as a leader in martial arts for both women and men and notes that she has produced black belts and leads a strong team of instructors. Another testimonial from a parent, E.K., states that a son has been practicing at the academy for about 10 years and highly recommends the academy. A student named Kathleen M reports attending for 7 years as a mature adult and credits excellent instructors, fellow students, and a welcoming environment with achieving a 3rd degree black belt. Another parent, Huzan S, describes an amazing team of teachers who are encouraging and positive and notes that their kids love coming to the academy.
Last updated June 21, 2026.
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