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Yong-In Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Portland, Oregon
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
- 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule yong-in-oregon.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-292-7887
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8:15 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He has a unique ability to connect with kids, building their confidence while teaching them valuable life skills such as discipline, respect, and perseverance.”
“As a senior child and adolescent sport psychiatrist I have been very critical of many youth sports experiences.”
“For adults, the training, both mentally and physically continues to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and mental agility.”
What students say
“I have been training under Master Ha and the other great instructors at Yong-In for just a little over a year and have already been promoted to Brown belt (almost to Red).”
“From our first visit, my 5-year-old son was excited by the welcoming environment and the encouragement from Master Ha and the other instructors.”
“My specific reason for staying so long, however, is the non-competitive, positive, familial community of students and instructors in which I will always feel included.”
“I am especially grateful at the attention to detail in preparing our son for his 1st Tae Kwon Do competition!”
“Tae Kwon Do has been a pivotal activity for our son that has increased his regulation, focus, and desire to improve in all areas of life.”
“I was also encouraged to compete in outside TKD competitions and was supported amazingly by the team of teachers.”
From the reviews
My father and I have worked with Grand Master Ha for over ten years now and have found every minute to be of value. Yong-In is unique in that you get an 8th degree (VERY impressive) grand master who studied at the Kukkiwon world tae kwon do headquarters in South Korea who personally teaches over 95% of the classes…
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Yong In Tae Kwon Do! The instructors are incredibly skilled, passionate, and dedicated to helping each student reach their fullest potential, no matter their age or skill level. Grand Master Ha is truly outstanding.
Amazing Taekwondo school! Students receive a ton of individualized attention and teaching from the instructors and Grand Master, which is hard to find at other Taekwondo schools. There is also a great community of students, ranging from young kids to adults, who are of all different skill levels.
I rarely will write any reviews. As a senior child and adolescent sport psychiatrist I have been very critical of many youth sports experiences. Master Ha and Yong-In TKD is a true gem in our community. 15 years ago my youngest son attended a summer camp at Yong-In.
New to taekwondo? Start at Yong-In Tae Kwon Do
Yong-In Tae Kwon Do 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 Yong-In Tae Kwon Do
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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