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Barners Blue Dragons
4.9 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Spanaway, Washington
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 8–14) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule barnersbluedragons.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (253) 531-1963
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for a place to improve yourself, your life, or your children's you should check out this dojo.”
“If You are an adult looking to learn self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Fantastic karate academy great instructors.”
“She has started participating in Jiu Jitsu tournaments with Barner’s.”
“He’s a seasoned black belt and surrounds himself with other people of high caliber that are able to effectively teach high-level self-defense and sports mixed martial arts.”
“If You are an adult looking to learn self-defense.”
What students say
“My two preschoolers are learning so much and we look forward to the welcoming atmosphere and community Barner’s Blue Dragons has provided.”
“My two preschoolers are learning so much and we look forward to the welcoming atmosphere and community Barner’s Blue Dragons has provided.”
“They have wonderful staff and have helped my son tremendously. He loves coming to the mat and learning the different techniques!”
“He is learning discipline, leadership now that he is a high belt and assisting in classes and personal growth and strength.”
From the reviews
My two preschoolers are learning so much and we look forward to the welcoming atmosphere and community Barner’s Blue Dragons has provided. My AuDHD son is absolutely thriving in this environment.
As a kid for many years, I studied under Sensei Barner. He is super knowledgeable and one of the best that I’ve ever seen in his industry. He’s great with kids and I should know because I’ve been studying with him since I was a child.
I've been training at Barners for going on 2 years and it's been an incredible experience. The instructors are highly skilled and patient, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for all levels.
My son has been coming here for 2+ years now and we have seen him grow in both body and mind.. He is learning discipline, leadership now that he is a high belt and assisting in classes and personal growth and strength... I highly recommend both kids and adults..
New to taekwondo? Start at Barners Blue Dragons
Barners Blue Dragons comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Barners Blue Dragons
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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