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Woodward's Tae Kwon Do Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Oak Harbor, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Website & schedule woodwardstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 360-240-9433
The classes they run
“My daughter was very shy and nervous, the receptionist, Ms Awesome, helped ease my (then) 4 year old out to the mat and we absolutely fell in love with the dojo and everyone in it!”
“I use to volunteer to be the guy in the suit for the women's self defense classes.”
“I use to volunteer to be the guy in the suit for the women's self defense classes.”
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“I use to volunteer to be the guy in the suit for the women's self defense classes.”
What students say
“The whole of the Woodwards staff feel more like a family with each passing month.”
“My daughter's confidence sky rocketed and she looked forward to every class for almost 4 years!”
“I still keep in touch with many of the students that I trained with and Master Woodward.”
“The assistant instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and respectful to students and parents alike.”
From the reviews
The Woodwards are great teachers. Mrs. Woodward is a 4th degree black belt with the demeanor of a Kindergarten teacher.
I studied here for 3 years and still think of it often. I still keep in touch with many of the students that I trained with and Master Woodward. It has a good feeling of family. They are close knit with the community. I use to volunteer to be the guy in the suit for the women's self defense classes.
I started my 5 year old here a couple of months ago and it has been great for him. He was pretty wild and had a difficult time listening but he has shown so much improvement since starting -- he is focusing more and more, and is proud of everything he has learned and is always proud to show off his belt.
My family has been going to Woodward's for 3 years. Mrs. Woodward and Tammy, along with the rest of the instructors and helpers, are of the highest quality. They have been nothing but caring and helpful and it is very evident that they truly do love the children.
New to taekwondo? Start at Woodward's Tae Kwon Do Academy
Woodward's Tae Kwon Do Academy 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 Woodward's Tae Kwon Do Academy
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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