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Whidbey Island Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Oak Harbor, Washington
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — 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 (ages 3–13) — 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 whidbeyislandmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 808-990-7530
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have done many different types of martial arts in many different locations, but we have never been to a better place.”
“We have two boys, now ages 4 & 6.”
“They learn forms, personal protection (stranger danger and anti-bullying diffusion), board breaking and weapons.”
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What students say
“The school is family friendly and has amazing instructors that teach great core values - respect, self-esteem, communication, discipline, believing in one's self and honesty.”
“It is a family oriented environment that fosters strength, independence, respect and self discipline for all ages.”
“The same could be said about the prior owners, and the family oriented feel and professional standards have remained top notch through the transition earlier this year.”
“They learn forms, personal protection (stranger danger and anti-bullying diffusion), board breaking and weapons.”
“They learn forms, personal protection (stranger danger and anti-bullying diffusion), board breaking and weapons.”
“Good for the basics, competition prep as well as competition level.”
From the reviews
Absolutely the best! This is just not your typical martial arts studio. The owners treat the students like family. The instructors are caring and supporting. They celebrate everyone’s accomplishments and encourage to overcome weaknesses. Our son has excel not only in class but in his personal self.
My family has been going to Armstrong Taekwondo, now Whidbey Island Martial Arts, since August of 2019 and we absolutely love it! The school is family friendly and has amazing instructors that teach great core values - respect, self-esteem, communication, discipline, believing in one's self and honesty.
We have two boys, now ages 4 & 6. Let’s just say we have a lot of “physical energy” in our household- and taekwondo has been a perfect outlet to teach them discipline and respect while allowing them to get that energy out. Our older son has been in the tigers program for 2 years, and our younger son almost a year.
Our family has been practicing ATA Taekwondo here since 2018—starting with the Armstrongs and continuing with Whidbey Island Martial Arts, which has been an awesome experience that has exceeded expectations. Practicing Taekwondo here has changed our lives.
New to taekwondo? Start at Whidbey Island Martial Arts
Whidbey Island 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 Whidbey Island 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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