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Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-Do Institute
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Seattle, Washington
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkd-seattle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Perrin has created a positive, challenging, inspiring environment for the students (children and grown-ups) and my son has learned so much.”
“It had been many years (almost 20, to be exact) since I originally trained as a teen.”
“Perrin has created a positive, challenging, inspiring environment for the students (children and grown-ups) and my son has learned so much.”
“There is a lot of different options in terms of classes you can take (general classes, forms, sparring, etc.”
“In addition to physical training, JH Kim develops socio-emotional skills, self defense, self reliance, confidence, and team building.”
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“In addition to physical training, JH Kim develops socio-emotional skills, self defense, self reliance, confidence, and team building.”
What students say
“I was nervous the first time I watched my kid put on the padding to (lightly) spar with other students, and VERY nervous the first time I did it myself.”
“Once you start, it would not take you long to find out this place is exceptionally good, not only for training Taekwondo, but also for the head master, instructors, and community.”
“She also takes the time to work with individuals in class and critique technique in order to help the students’ progress in skill and keep them safe.”
“Through the school, I’ve met wonderful new friends, gained many new skills and am in the best shape of my life, both in terms of flexibility and strength.”
“It has improved my son's coordination, confidence, and joy in life.”
“Ms Perrin, the head instructor, is very professional yet very approachable, very knowledgeable, and is also focused on the details of the techniques and moves we do on the floor.”
From the reviews
As with everything else, there are pros and cons. Cons are more personal( I wish there’d be more adults class on daytime, available vending machine for refreshers..
An amazing school. In addition to physical training, JH Kim develops socio-emotional skills, self defense, self reliance, confidence, and team building. There are tons of opportunities for community building, too: parties, potlucks, movie nights, for students to become aware of the power of community and…
Cannot recommend highly enough! My son and I started practicing here when we moved to Seattle in 2014. The dojang has become a center for our family. It has improved my son's coordination, confidence, and joy in life. Mine too.
I can honestly say joining JHK TKD Seattle was life-changing! Last March I rediscovered my love of taekwon-do and I am a better person for it. It had been many years (almost 20, to be exact) since I originally trained as a teen. Back then it was simply a great way to get out of the house and spend time with friends.
New to taekwondo? Start at Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-Do Institute
Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-Do Institute 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 Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-Do Institute
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. 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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