San Jose, California

Strength you can
carry with you.

Traditional Martial Arts training for stronger bodies, focused minds, and confident lives at every age and experience level.

Try your first class free.One free class per new student.
40+Years in Martial Arts
5Training days weekly
AllExperience levels
Kwan Jang Nim and Scott Cordero of East Valley TEK

Find your path

Training that meets
you where you are.

Whether it’s a child’s first class or a lifelong Martial Artist’s next chapter, growth starts with showing up.

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Young Martial Artists

Kids & Teens

Taekwondo is the heart of youth training, supported by age-appropriate Eskrima and sparring that build coordination, confidence, focus, and respect.

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Train together

Adults & Families

Children and adults can train in Filipino Eskrima or Kenpo Karate on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. These two practical arts are taught in a focused, welcoming environment.

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Our training space

Our training
space.

A welcoming space built for focused training, personal growth, and community.

Wide view of the East Valley TEK training floor
Room to train. Space to grow.
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More than a workout

Character is the highest rank.

Led by Mr. Scott Cordero, East Valley TEK draws on more than four decades of experience in Taekwondo, Eskrima, and Kenpo Karate.

Students train technique and fitness while practicing the habits that matter beyond the training floor: patience, courage, accountability, and respect.

01Courtesy
02Integrity
03Perseverance
04Self-control
05Indomitable spirit

Official affiliation

Proud Member of WEKAF

East Valley TEK is a member of the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation, supporting the practice and preservation of Filipino Martial Arts.

Learn about WEKAF ↗

Meet the Founder

Leadership that lasts.

Experienced instruction rooted in discipline, respect, and decades of Martial Arts practice.

Kwan Jang Nim Scott Cordero

Kwan Jang Nim · Founder and Head Instructor

Scott Cordero

With more than four decades in Martial Arts, Scott Cordero guides young students through disciplined Taekwondo training while introducing Eskrima, sparring, confidence, and respect.

Weekly training

Make your move.

Youth Taekwondo meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Adult & Children's Eskrima & Kenpo Karate meet Tuesday and Thursday.

Call (408) 202-9029
Youth TaekwondoMonday · Wednesday · Friday
Beginner4:30 to 5:20 PM
Intermediate5:20 to 6:10 PM
Advanced6:10 to 7:00 PM
Private Training7:00 to 7:50 PM
Adult & Family ScheduleTuesday · Thursday
Eskrima6:00 to 7:00 PM
Kenpo Karate7:00 to 8:00 PM

Holiday hours may vary. Please call ahead.

Visit the school

Right here in
East San Jose.

Eastridge Center

2200 Eastridge Loop
San Jose, CA 95122

Upstairs in the Community Fitness Room, near Cinnabon.

New students

Take the first step.

Try one full class, meet the instructors, and experience East Valley TEK for yourself. One free class per new student.

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