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Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lakewood, 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 facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 253-474-0554
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts Academy for four years, and we could not be more happy or satisfied with the services we have received.”
“My favorite aspect of his classes is that he doesn't just teach curriculum style Taekwondo, he also teaches real life situation self defense techniques that are applicable.”
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“My favorite aspect of his classes is that he doesn't just teach curriculum style Taekwondo, he also teaches real life situation self defense techniques that are applicable.”
What students say
“My son has been attending Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts Academy for four years, and we could not be more happy or satisfied with the services we have received.”
“Master Paes marital arts is an amazing place I would recommend it to everyone of all ages.”
“Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts is more than a training facility, it is a community that truly invests in your child’s growth, confidence, and character.”
“My favorite aspect of his classes is that he doesn't just teach curriculum style Taekwondo, he also teaches real life situation self defense techniques that are applicable.”
“This was one of best decisions she made for our son. Our son is much more confident and is more willing to try new challenges than before, both at school and at home.”
“My son has been attending Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts Academy for four years, and we could not be more happy or satisfied with the services we have received.”
From the reviews
My son and I have been training at Master Pae’s for the last few years and are grateful to have found this incredible dojang. Classes are active and taught with honesty, integrity, and tradition.
My wife was looking for a martial art academy for our older son to take classes. She spent months researching different martial arts academies in the area. After stopping by quite a few places, she finally decided on Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts Academy. This was one of best decisions she made for our son.
Master Pae and his staff are amazing. He truly believes in the children and adults that attend his classes. We had 3 of our kids attend and right from the start they loved it. Just within two months they showed so much improvement and discipline.
Master Pae's WCMAA is an excellent place to learn Tae Kwon Do. Myself and my family have all made it to the black belt level, which is quite an achievement. Most folks think of a long, tiresome, grueling journey to get to black belt, but Master Pae, and Miss Pae make the journey fun.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts
Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts
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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