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Wheaton's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Burien, 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wheatonsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (206) 724-8401
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Wheaton is great working with the kids, as far as communicating & letting them know what it means to train & work hard.”
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What students say
“Master Wheaton is great working with the kids, as far as communicating & letting them know what it means to train & work hard.”
“My boys look up to him & adore him as if he were family, & with the taekwondo team & fight team they've built in the last couple years, they know that this is where they belong.”
“Im so proud of how much my kids have learned & I definitely love rooting for them on the side.”
“My 2 boys have been training with Master Wheaton for the last 2-3 years & have continued to train with him every chance they get.”
“The instructors truly invest in the kids—helping them build confidence, communication, commitment, and respect.”
From the reviews
My kids take both Taekwondo and Muay Thai here and absolutely love it! Master Wheaton and instructor Thison are fantastic with children - patient, encouraging, and highly skilled. I highly recommend this place whether you're looking to get your kids into Taekwondo, Muay Thai, or both.
My 2 boys have been training with Master Wheaton for the last 2-3 years & have continued to train with him every chance they get. The boys enjoy & look forward going to class, they work hard & know that their hard work does not get unnoticed.
We love Wheaton’s Martial Arts in Burien! My daughter, niece, and nephew all attend, and it’s been such a positive and empowering experience. The owners are amazing local community members, and the facility is always clean, friendly, and welcoming.
5 Stars, Highly recommend joining Ive been training and fighting under Master Wheaton for 17 years. This school has a high level Taekwondo program along with a high level Muay Thai program, Coaches have 15+ years of fighting experience which makes training that much more real.
New to taekwondo? Start at Wheaton's Martial Arts
Wheaton's 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 Wheaton's 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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