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Kim's Tae Kwon Do Rainier Valley
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Seattle, Washington
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rainiervalleytaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 206-787-0993
Hours
| Monday | 4–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–6 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Women’s self defense workshop on 1/26/19 was excellent!”
“I attended a self defense class and found it to be extremely valuable & informative.”
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“I attended a self defense class and found it to be extremely valuable & informative.”
What students say
“Of you're looking for a great community, and a place to reach your health goals, this is the place.”
“This class is a must for everyone, especially for women who happen to be by themselves.”
From the reviews
I attended a self defense class and found it to be extremely valuable & informative. The class was full of important, useful & practical information. You'll learn which body parts are your best weapons, how to breakaway from grabs & outwit your assailant.
Women’s self defense workshop on 1/26/19 was excellent! Learned many physical maneuvers that will help in case of attack. Will be attending the next class in April with my husband. Thank you Master Ahn and assistant trainers!
Wonderful place, amazing people. Of you're looking for a great community, and a place to reach your health goals, this is the place.
Your first taekwondo class at Kim's Tae Kwon Do Rainier Valley
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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