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Taekwondo Tigers
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Kirkland, Washington
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 →
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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule taekwondotigers.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 206-941-8286
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Mehdi is both strict enough to teach real discipline and respectful behavior, yet has a wonderful sense of humor that keeps the kids engaged.”
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What students say
“Chief Instructor Max is absolutely incredible—patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping every child grow both in skill and confidence.”
“He cultivates a close, personal relationship with each student and fosters a strong sense of community, welcoming families to be part of the journey.”
“Taekwondo Tigers is an excellent place for anyone looking to achieve high levels while learning proper technique.”
“We’ve seen huge improvements in my son’s discipline, respect, focus, and overall attitude at home and at school.”
“The Grand Master is outstanding and takes time to work with each student individually, making sure techniques are done correctly while pushing everyone to improve.”
“Taekwondo tigers mantra helped them on the journey of discipline and continuous improvement and I am so grateful that they got to learn this from the best.”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough good things about Taekwondo Tigers, Taekwondo class. I joined in 2022 and have enjoyed every single session since. Master Mehdi puts so much time and energy into every class and it’s truly incomparable to anything I’ve experienced before and I’ve been practicing martial arts for many years before…
My twins started taekwondo when they were 6, just to do something that positively enforces them to get ready for the world of assignments and responsibilities while it’s easily measurable and rewarding.
My son has had such a positive experience at Kirkland Taekwondo Tigers. Chief Instructor Max is absolutely incredible—patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping every child grow both in skill and confidence.
In the 5th grade, my daughter Suridara joined Taekwondo. She joined due to passing by one day after her hip hop class. She heard a lot of noise and out of curiosity, she peered in, and Sir Mehdi said she could come join one of the classes and see how she likes it. That was history..
New to taekwondo? Start at Taekwondo Tigers
Taekwondo Tigers 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 Taekwondo Tigers
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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