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USTA Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bellevue, Washington
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 masterhwang.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-401-5150
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have been with him for 6 yrs now and will keep going till my child is an adult .”
“He makes the class fun and teaches kids from age 5 to adults .”
What students say
“Great place and great instructor Master Hwang.”
“The focus isn't just on learning kicks and punches but includes doing your job at home, being kind to your family, excelling in school and a whole bunch of other good life skills.”
“I am currently a black belt after an amazing almost 3 years here, Master Hwang and all the other coaches are so welcoming, hilarious, and FRIENDLY.”
“This is a wonderful place to build character and discipline, but also to have a safe space to open up and meet new friends.”
From the reviews
Master Hwang is a great teacher.We have been with him for 6 yrs now and will keep going till my child is an adult . This is the only location where master Hwang teaches , there are other USTA or master Hwang’s Martial arts places but those are run and owned by other people.
I am currently a black belt after an amazing almost 3 years here, Master Hwang and all the other coaches are so welcoming, hilarious, and FRIENDLY. And I have always been encouraged to push myself and have been surrounded with so many other amazing examples of who I want to be when I grow up.
Respect and discipline are taught here. The students learn in a strict but inviting environment. The focus isn't just on learning kicks and punches but includes doing your job at home, being kind to your family, excelling in school and a whole bunch of other good life skills.
Great place and great instructor Master Hwang. He really does a nice job with my 6 year old and getting him to be better at home.
New to taekwondo? Start at USTA Martial Arts
USTA 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 USTA 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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