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US World Class Taekwondo Hollywood
4.8 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Portland, Oregon
Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do
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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule portlandtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-284-7843
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Classes are fully booked immediately preceding with older kids, and following with kid and parent groups, so clearly business is healthy.”
“We started our kids in the Tiny Tiger program almost three years ago.”
“I practiced as a teenager, ages 14 - 18, and earned my 1st degree black belt.”
“Whether you’re focused on improving fitness, learning self-defense, or creating meaningful family memories, every session leaves you feeling empowered, motivated, and accomplished.”
“I wish they would do the belt test/award ceremony separately for each age group since it is a little long when they do it all together.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you’re focused on improving fitness, learning self-defense, or creating meaningful family memories, every session leaves you feeling empowered, motivated, and accomplished.”
What students say
“Our family has absolutely loved our time with Masters Dan and Minu, and all the incredible instructors at Hollywood Taekwondo.”
“The training programs are of exceptional quality, and the environment is both welcoming and professional.”
“When my older child wanted to do martial arts, they convinced our whole family to try, and it's been one of the best family decisions we have ever made.”
“They know how to help you master your forms and techniques, with simple to follow instruction.”
“My daughters loves coming here and it is a great place to develop confidence.”
“As an international sports journalist with experience visiting 14 countries, I recently had the opportunity to visit the USWC Taekwondo Association - Hollywood in Portland.”
From the reviews
USWC Taekwondo - Hollywood is a fantastic school. Chief Master Diwakar “Dan” Maharjan is friendly, kind, hard-working, and is an excellent teacher. He pushes me and all the students to do their best, while also encouraging us to do what’s right for our bodies’ capabilities.
I first went to US World Class Taekwondo Hollywood in 2001, because I'd already taken some other Taekwondo classes and I wanted to start up again. Master Diwakar and all the instructors are very kind and supportive -- they genuinely want each student to achieve their best!
Such a great place! The teachers are kind and patient with the kids. My daughters loves coming here and it is a great place to develop confidence. There is a side room that the parents can watch the kids lessons.
The very best! My son has been in this program for six months now, and the impact is clear. His confidence and self-regulation shows in class, at school, and at home. We appreciate everyone here.
New to taekwondo? Start at US World Class Taekwondo Hollywood
US World Class Taekwondo Hollywood 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 US World Class Taekwondo Hollywood
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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