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Rock Creek Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 159 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–13) — 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 allkidslovetkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-645-2515
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The school is incredibly well-run and they go above and beyond by hosting fun events like pizza and movie nights, which really helps the kids bond.”
“My son started here in 2023 when he turned 4 in the little tigers group, he is now 5.”
“Their sparring program is excellent, and incredibly fun to watch.”
What students say
“My family loves this studio, Master Marius and all of the wonderful musicians instructors (special shout out to Lynn and Ranger).”
“They are incredibly patient, energetic, courteous and highly dedicated for overall growth in their students in addition to brilliant Martial art techniques.”
“Master Marius and his team are truly wonderful—encouraging, professional, and great with kids.”
“Master Marius and his team of Ranger and Lin make Taekwondo classes look so easy and fun that my daughter is always eager to attend it.”
“The instructors are incredibly patient, motivating, and dedicated to helping every student grow not only in martial arts skills but also in confidence, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love the experience at rock Creek taekwondo. My oldest son reached his blue belt before choosing a different sport. Now it's my little man's turn to shine, learn self discipline, self confidence, and skills to create a solid foundation of personality and growth.
My family loves this studio, Master Marius and all of the wonderful musicians instructors (special shout out to Lynn and Ranger). My child has been a part of the studio for almost 3 years and enjoys the classes, has learned so much, and looks forward to attending each week. I highly recommend!
Our experience with this Taekwondo school for both our boys has been absolutely amazing! The instructors are incredibly patient, motivating, and dedicated to helping every student grow not only in martial arts skills but also in confidence, discipline, and respect.
My son has been attending Rock Creek Taekwondo studio for a year now, starting when he was five, and it’s been an incredible experience for him. The environment is fun, challenging, and supportive—perfect for building confidence, discipline, and strong listening skills.
New to taekwondo? Start at Rock Creek Taekwondo
Rock Creek 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Rock Creek 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.
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