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King Tiger Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Washington, North Carolina

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule kingtigerwashington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (252) 557-8883

Hours

Monday 1–7 PM
Tuesday 1–7 PM
Wednesday 1–6:30 PM
Thursday 1–7 PM
Friday 1–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at King Tiger Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 2 mentions

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Very freindly and and knowledgeable instructors, Reasonable tuitions and Offers training for all ages.”

From the reviews

Best place to learn martial arts place in Washington Nc and a great master that is great with kids and knows how to teach very well my experiences here have been amazing and i and my children look forward to the future with king tiger :) 5 stars

★★★★★ — Versace, Sep 2024

Best place in the area for martal arts lovers. Very freindly and and knowledgeable instructors, Reasonable tuitions and Offers training for all ages.

★★★★★ — Yazi, Mar 2018

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New to taekwondo? Start at King Tiger Taekwondo

King Tiger Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at King Tiger Taekwondo

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find King Tiger Taekwondo

828 Washington St, Washington, NC27889

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