HomeWashingtonRenton › Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School

Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School

5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Renton, Washington

Taekwondo school ITF Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 →

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 — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule rentontaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 425-254-3526

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 12–8 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
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 Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“I recently enrolled my child in a local Taekwondo school, and our experience has been outstanding.”

All schools that run kids taekwondo →

🎓 Belt Testing

“Im a black belt and testing for 2nd degree in about 3 months and I have to say, try and talk to your instructors for more advice if you really want to get into the martial art.”

All schools that run belt testing →

Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The instructors are supportive, encouraging, and focused on helping students of all ages grow both physically and mentally in a positive environment.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 16 mentions

“The instructors are supportive, encouraging, and focused on helping students of all ages grow both physically and mentally in a positive environment.”

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“Im a black belt and testing for 2nd degree in about 3 months and I have to say, try and talk to your instructors for more advice if you really want to get into the martial art.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“Success Martial Arts does an outstanding job teaching discipline, confidence, and life skills alongside martial arts training.”

From the reviews

I recently enrolled my child in a local Taekwondo school, and our experience has been outstanding. The school has a solid reputation, and it lives up to the expectations. First and foremost, the instructors are incredibly patient and competent. What impressed me the most is how they know every child by name.

★★★★★ — Pushkar, May 2024

My child has been learning here for over 3 years now, and absolutely loves it. The instructors are fantastic. We definitely recommend Kim's Tae Kwon Do!

★★★★★ — Shauna, Jan 2023

After a few years of training at Kim’s TkD I have been witness to many different situations where the instructors are strict yet compassionate, guiding yet supportive to all the students.

★★★★★ — Holistik, Mar 2026

We have been with Kim's Renton Highlands location for over 2 years now. We started with their introductory program at the YMCA. Our experience has been exceptional. They teach kids self control, respect, and inclusion. Everyone works together, no matter the skill level or size.

★★★★★ — Aletta, May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School

Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School

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 Success Martial Arts, a Kim's Tae Kwon Do School

4616 NE 4th St, Renton, WA98059

Get directions Facebook

More taekwondo schools near Renton

HONG IK MARTIAL ARTS | Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

3176 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

1.4 miles away

Premier Martial Arts Fairwood

5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

14240 SE 176th St, Renton, WA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–18

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team friendly, family atmospherestrong forms & techniquestrong kids program

3.0 miles away

Master Mari's Martial Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

17707 140th Ave SE, Renton, WA

Taekwondo school Kids & teens builds confidence & discipline

3.1 miles away

All taekwondo schools in Renton, WA →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this school? Claim your listing — it's free.