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Northwest Taekwondo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Liberty Lake, Washington

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule libertylaketaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 509-994-7933

Hours

Monday 5:30–6:30 pm
Tuesday 4:45–7:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4:45–8 pm
Friday Closed
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 Northwest Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 15 mentions

“My sons have had the opportunity to go from white belts to black belts, one even to second-degree black belt, along with opportunities to help instruct and provide private lessons.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My sons have had the opportunity to go from white belts to black belts, one even to second-degree black belt, along with opportunities to help instruct and provide private lessons.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Mr Himebaugh has been my instructor along my entire journey and I could not Recommend a better place to teach kids about discipline, self defense, and of course, great fun!”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Northwest Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Mr Himebaugh has been my instructor along my entire journey and I could not Recommend a better place to teach kids about discipline, self defense, and of course, great fun!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“The instructor was so knowledgeable and great with how he worked with the students.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“It is hard to find people to trust your kids with these days so we just love that we have that with NWTKD Academy.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“Mr Himebaugh has been my instructor along my entire journey and I could not Recommend a better place to teach kids about discipline, self defense, and of course, great fun!”

From the reviews

Myself as well as my three boys have all studied under Mr. Himebaugh. Two of my boys became black belts, one is a second degree black belt. This school is not a place that you will buy your rank. You will learn, grow, and excel based on your time, effort, and input. What you learn here will stick with you a lifetime.

★★★★★ — Jeff, May 2021

My son was was so nervous about joining Taekwondo and not only that but he was so nervous about testing... After his first testing he walked out he told me that he could cry he was so happy and proud of himself. Thank You Mr. Himebaugh for having patience with him. We truly appreciate you!

★★★★★ — Alma, Oct 2022

Mr. Himebaugh at Northwest Taekwondo Academy has the students' best interests at heart. Not only is the instruction top-notch, but the level of professionalism and individual attention given is the best you will find.

★★★★★ — Finnegan, May 2021

My son wanted to join TKD. I was able to find the class information and pricing easily from the Hub. In addition after contacting Mr. Himebaugh he was very communicative and answered all of our questions. Once my son tried the class he really liked it. My daughter has joined now as well and is enjoying it.

★★★★★ — Our, May 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at Northwest Taekwondo Academy

Northwest Taekwondo Academy 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Northwest Taekwondo Academy

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 Northwest Taekwondo Academy

19619 E Cataldo Ave, Liberty Lake, WA99016

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