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Sunrise TaeKwonDo
4.6 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Portland, Oregon
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
- 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 3–13) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkdsunrise.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-292-1037
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Lee and all the other wonderful instructors work hard to instill focus and respect in the kids, but also to keep it fun so everyone wants to keep coming back.”
“My daughter began her studies here when she was 3, as a "little tiger", mainly to learn to focus and to be respectful.”
“Both Master Lee and Master Oh are instrumental in the development of the kids and young teens.”
“These two work together and create an environment that fosters respect, discipline, focus, physical fitness and self defense.”
“h) The after school program was wonderful and helped my kids as they worked to review earlier levels in preparation for black belt testing.”
Other martial arts here
“These two work together and create an environment that fosters respect, discipline, focus, physical fitness and self defense.”
What students say
“Master Lee has an amazing way with kids, even shy or differently abled ones, and I have seen so many children become confident and strong young adults through this program.”
“I've also been taking Master Lee's family classes once a week, It's given my son and I valuable time together where we can learn alongside one another.”
“He kept them engaged with fun activities while also implementing proper form and values.”
“Our kids have grown to know true respect , confidence and everything that comes from TaekWonDo.”
“Master Lee and all the other wonderful instructors work hard to instill focus and respect in the kids, but also to keep it fun so everyone wants to keep coming back.”
“Master Lee and all the other wonderful instructors work hard to instill focus and respect in the kids, but also to keep it fun so everyone wants to keep coming back.”
From the reviews
It has taken me a while to write this review. Pros: Most of my family's experiences were positive. a)They do a great job with young kids, helping them build self confidence and coordination. Both my kids benefitted from this. b) During some tough times they were a constant.
Master Lee and Master Oh are wonderful instructors! They are both kind, understanding and lots of fun. I would recommend Sunrise Taekwondo to anyone looking to experience great martial arts training.
Sunrise TaeKwonDo changed my 9-year old son's life. His confidence has increased dramatically because of Master Lee's attention and guidance. It used to be that my son had a hard time being friends with other boys because he felt easily intimidated by any overly physical or aggressive energy.
My family and I have been training here for almost 10 years now. My eldest daughter and I are now 3rd degree black belts and my younger daughter should be a junior black belt soon. As you can guess, we all highly recommend this school.
New to taekwondo? Start at Sunrise TaeKwonDo
Sunrise TaeKwonDo 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Sunrise 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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