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Taekwondo - White Tiger Martial Arts
4.1 ★★★★☆ 9 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
- 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 taekwondo-whitetigerma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-823-3450
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Loeffler is excellent with children and treats everyone with respect.”
What students say
“The instructor is extremely patient while, at the same time, maintains discipline in the classroom.”
“These classes are held at Portland community centers in southeast and are wonderful for all ages.”
“The instructor is extremely patient while, at the same time, maintains discipline in the classroom.”
From the reviews
This is a great martial arts class. The instructor is extremely patient while, at the same time, maintains discipline in the classroom. The prices for the classes and uniforms are great, belts are free, and students can make up a missed class by coming into one of his other classes.
These classes are held at Portland community centers in southeast and are wonderful for all ages. Our daughter started going about 7 years ago, and my wife and I were inspired and joined up a year later. Mr. Loeffler is excellent with children and treats everyone with respect.
Great instruction by excellent teachers. Mr. Loeffler is extremely patient and effective. He will teach the same move in different ways to help his students understand in the way that makes sense for them. He is encouraging and clear, letting students know what they must master to progress.
My oldest daughter started taking lessons with Mr Loeffler when she was four. She's now six and we have passed our beginning class and now take the intermediate classes together.
New to taekwondo? Start at Taekwondo - White Tiger Martial Arts
Taekwondo - White Tiger Martial Arts 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 - White Tiger Martial Arts
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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