The dojang may not be as fancy as others; as it is located in the upper portion of a historic…read morebuilding and can be a bit tight when classes are full..but the 3 Masters are a great team and provide excellent training for all ages. Master Colver, Master Trinity and Master Criswell. All three are 4th degree black belts approaching their 5th. They are all patient beyond what most humans can be when it comes to working with children. They are great with kids who have ADHD as well. All are ranked high nationally in sparring in their respectful divisions. Belts are earned here..this is not a black belt factory. They focus on quality, not quantity. Learning self defense, hand and feet techniques, sparing, pomsae and physical fitness. Each belt has its own set of the above to learn and demonstrate with proficiency. Cost is better than most. You pay a monthly tution and it covers all your classes. Come to one or all that are available in your level. However, it is required to attend a min of 2 classes a week to advance in a belt. NWSTKD is part of the Washington United Taekwondo association and trains with the top schools in Washington. Those who are interested in being part of this competition team go through a 3 month audition to show their passion and dedication to being part of this team. They are then invited to join and be an official WUT team member after they have proven themselves. Traveling local, nationally and international to compete and represent Washington. My boys have been with NW for 2 years and LOVE it! I feel like i live here, but that is because I stay for practices (not required). Give them a try. I believe they have trials for you... And as a bonus, parents can train for free with their kids through their yellow belt.

Hands down - very impressed with Master Colver and the NW Sport Staff. We have been researching and…read moreinterviewing Martial Art studios around the east side of Seattle for our son over the past year. What we learned was pretty shocking. Apparently there are many studios that accept children as young as 3 years old. They host large classes of 20+ students where the instructor can is unable to monitor all the children or correct their positions when they are wrong. The children go through the motions picking up and building on bad habits. Some even sponsor day cares and field trips (at a Martial Art studio - ?!) Upon sitting down and speaking with Master Colver and discussing how he conducts his sessions, what he expects of his students and the discipline in which he uses with his students was a breath of fresh air. First of all he explained that children under the age of 5 should not engage in Martial Arts due to their developing growth plates. He broke down and explained the different disciplines of Taekwondo and interviewed us as well to ensure our interest in enrolling our son were for all the right reasons and that our expectations were realistic and in alignment with their philosophy. Next we watched as Master Colver instructed his group of three students. It was almost as if our son was receiving a private lesson. Not only was our son receiving 1:1 attention from a Master, but he was also receiving hands on direction in ensuring his positions were correct, but he was instilling in our son, focus, respect, accountability, and discipline. Even more impressive, is the personal interaction that the NW Sport Staff has given us via FB Messenger. Anytime we have questions, they are quick to respond and even follow up after classes to ask how our son is doing. The personal touch is refreshing and reassuring. With NW Sport - we feel we have finally found a studio where our son will actually properly learn a wonderful form of martial arts and hopefully develop some life long skills that will build not only his confidence and focus, but his mind and spirit. Very impressed and excited to see how our son responds as he builds his experience and skill set with Master Colver as his instructor.

Amazing environment, role models, and experience for my teenage son. Adults, amateurs, all levels…read moreare treated with respect and inspiring knowledge. HIGHLY RECCOMEND Louie, great instructor with the youth. 11/10 stars review.

The best in the business. If you are looking for a good workout or are looking to become a highly…read moretrained martial arts machine this the place! Coach Belton is the best in the business. They have kids programs, teens and adults. The gym is large and very well stocked. Stop by for a class and check it out! Everybody is very welcoming.

My first Gracie Combatives session today, with Ben, was just awesome. I went in somewhat nervous,…read morenot knowing what to expect, but all that anxiety went away in about 3 seconds once the session with Ben began. For me, this session was both challenging and enjoyable at the same time, which I think is what the optimal experience can be. I learned and practiced several techniques, the process was intellectually stimulating, it was a solid physical exercise, and I learned more than I thought I would. Throughout, Ben showed good care and checked in with me many times ("any questions about this?", "how do you feel?", "is this too much?"), and gradually increased the difficulty as I practiced the techniques. In short, this session was awesome. I'm grateful to Ben for today, and I can't wait to go back again!

Nak2 has been an incredible experience so far. I started the Gracie Combatives course a few months…read moreago, never having done it before, and have left every day smiling. Great place to learn and it is an incredibly welcoming community for someone new. Would highly recommend giving it a shot!

I was basically raised in this dojo....I started when I was 11 years old, and now as a young adult,…read moreI still consider it my home. I trained here for years before becoming a children's instructor, which was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Koei Kan Martial Arts Academy in Bellevue is the kind of place that becomes a part of your family, a place where you sweat, where you push yourself, where you grow, and where you learn. One of the most unique things about this dojo is that often families train together, kids and parents of all ages side by side. It really is a place for family, and it's changed my life.

This is an awesome dojo, and can't say enough good things about this place…read more This dojo is definitely more on the fighting/kumite side of karate, while other traditional aspects of karate are taught, everything with this style goes back to kumite/fighting in the end. Sparring is freeform and rarely point although point fighting is taught as it's apart of the system. They also practice bogu kumite which if your unfamiliar with I suggest looking it up! The sensei's/students are very mindful about limitations and will meet you wherever you are. Throws/take downs and ground fighting are also heavily focused on. Many students cross train in this system and bjj, the school also hosts bjj(gi/no gi) events and often hold training events with other styles. Again everyone is super mindful of limiations/experience and will meet you where you're​ at. On the lighter side kata (empty hand and weapons) are also taught and comes from a shudokan/shuri-te background. Bunkai (application of kata), nage (throws/takedowns/self defense techniques) are also taught and focused on. To sum it all up, this dojo is great no matter where you are in martial arts (new or experienced), great for kids/family's too, and offer flexible training times throughout the day. It's well worth checking out!

My daughter and I both take karate lessons at USSD Sammamish. Sensei Rob is very supportive and is…read morea great instructor. He focuses on practicality of the Kempo karate and Shaolin Kung Fu techniques as well as useful and real life sparring techniques. I transferred to this dojo from another USSD studio in California, and I feel like I've evolved and grown a lot through Sensei Rob's teaching. I highly recommend Sensei Rob!

This place is THE BEST ! My daughter has been attending Jungyae Martial Arts past 2 years and she…read morehas learnt so much! It builds on every aspect of one's personality. It is a second Family to us.

Our family is a big fan of Jung Yae Martial Arts. Master Davis (Sir) provides excellent,…read morepersonalized instruction in both physical techniques and character development. He is a wonderful blend of strict and fun. He has built a great community in which children, teens, and adults alike to learn and grow in many facets of martial arts. I would highly recommend Jung Yae to anyone who has interest in growing in strength and in spirit.

I've been training Krav Maga for a few years and was looking for a KMW gym as soon as I moved from…read moreOR to WA. I was welcomed by all the coaches and students to jump right into training. While the gym is small, it's clean and has all the equipment needed for training (kick shields, tomb stones, training knives and guns). The gym also has a kickboxing program led by a group of amazing instructors so you can get a good sweat session. Most importantly, the KMW training is consistent with what I've seen in other KMW gyms, with knowledgeable instructors, clear training plans (with standard belt testing), and a safe community of students, instructors and owners. During these unprecedented times, I encourage you to check this location out and see what you can do to protect yourself and loved ones.

This training center has been open for around two years and is affiliated with the popular Krav…read moreMaga Center in Renton. The Bellevue training center is open for in-person classes and I attended a free trial class there last night. You can schedule the trial class via text message once you have requested the class online. That was convenient. Coach Christian also took the time to call me and talk me through what to expect, what to wear, what to bring, etc. The training center was sparkling clean and everyone was very welcoming. It was a great workout and in every class you learn or repeat two or three highly applicable self-defense techniques first by yourself and then with a partner. Coach Jesse who leads the Wednesday Level 1 class was very responsive, provided guidance and helped correct wrong techniques. I will be back next week and I hope you come give it a try as well! Great workout for all ages, all shapes and forms with or without martial arts background!

I enrolled my daughter at Infinite Taekwondo Academy a few months ago to help build her confidence…read moreafter being bullied at school. She's been thriving and she loves Master Lee. She really cares about her students and even checks in on my daughter when she's sick. Thank you Master Lee! Sarah's mom.

My son is so lucky to join Infinite Taekwondo academy and learn martial art from Master Lee. My son…read morehas been practicing Martial Arts for over three years. He earned black belt last summer and still is excited to go to the academy. Master Lee is very energetic and professional. She provides a high quality of training in class and fun activities last few minutes. My son's self-discipline and confidence have been boosted by Master Lee's strict coaching style and passion for martial arts and the desire for his students to succeed in their lives. Due to the COVID -19, Master Lee closed the academy and offered online class for a while. Now I am so glad it reopens a limited number of in person classes with sanitizers and masks.