We have had such great experiences with True Martial Arts! They are the best. After a series of bad experiences at other places, I was beginning to lose hope of getting my son into a good tae Kwon do school! We drive 35 minutes to get here, passing about 4 other places along the way. Skylar and his instructors are awesome and they take their time to make sure all the students succeed. Pros: -Class Size: they keep a very reasonable amount of students per class and actually work with your child one-on-one. -Instructors: Are some of the instructors "young"? Yes- but they are hard working, know what they are doing and are great at working with kids. My son's favorite teacher (instructional assistant) is probably 15, but he looks forward to hanging out there and sees the instructor as a role model. There are always adult instructors when I go in. -Discipline: they hold kids accountable- teaching them responsibility and self-discipline. I have seen a change for the better in my son. -Honesty: all prices and policies are reasonable and clearly explained before any money is exchanged. They actually charge less then most places- which helps when you want multiple kids to go there eventually ;) -they create a fun environment and a great support system for my son and my family! They emphasize form- which is so important! It's The hardest thing to teach in some ways, and I'm glad my son is getting a strong foundation for his punches and kicks. The only con is the parking lot. I highly recommend True Martial Arts to everyone! read more

We started at True Martial arts with my daughter to provide her structure, have her learn the value of discipline, and encouraging her drawing a connection to something that she wanted to because SHE wanted to do it, not because we were hoping she would. The structure, format teachers and overall environment is great for encouraging growth towards the next rank, building confidence in accomplishing something of value, and really does drive a culture of respect, honor and being a part of something greater than themselves. My daughter thoroughly enjoys the school, teachers, as well as learning Taekwondo and mastering the skills required to be great. read more

My son has been going to TMA for 4 years now and we have no regrets. He's learned so much not just about taekwondo but more importantly about friendship and discipline. Their summer camps are also great! Highly recommend this place. read more

The only reason I'm giving this place two stars is because there is a group of highschoolers that teach occasionally and they just are the coolest most positive kids. There are however teenagers who are made to teach and really don't care about helping you learn they're just doing what they're made to do, and those classes are very lacking in the techniques. There are some very smelly students which are hard to spar with. I got a foot fungus from this unclean studio, they could learn something about hygiene from the jiu-jitsu place in Sammamish who has people clean their feet before getting on the mat. Sanitizing wipes available all around the mat and are a better price for all the workouts and training, you get. The adults that own and also help run the studio though are very rigid and seem very much profit over people kind of business. Even when we had an illness in the family, they still insisted we pay them for the month and several instances such as that. It's also not very fun in the adult class as the adults who teach it are really rigid and speak to the adults as if they are little children, super rigid and controlling. It is a good workout and you seem to get fairly good technique here but overall, I'd rather study tae kwon do with people who enjoy the discipline of the arts versus treating it like it's a rigid and Punishing discipline. read more

True Martial Arts in Sammamish has been a wonderful part of our lives for the past 3 years. Both of my sons train here, and we've seen incredible progress--not just in their martial arts skills, but also in their focus, confidence, and discipline at school. The instructors are supportive, encouraging, and truly care about each student's growth. Highly recommend! read more

Our son has been attending private lessons, group classes, and various seminars at TMA for about two years now. Originally a member of the SNAP classes, he gained confidence and skill through private lessons, and has since moved into group classes. He has thrived all along his journey thanks to the welcoming environment, supportive instructors, and lots of practice and discipline. TMA has been a terrific environment for our son to both learn martial arts and grow as an individual. read more

My son has been going to Tue Martial Arts for the last 4 years. He really enjoys the goal oriented approach and the sense of community that the institution creates. TMA camps are a great mix of physical, mental and emotional stimulations for kids that is needed during the summer months. read more

Our kids have been attending regular TMA classes for almost 3 years now. This summer they have attended their first TMA camp. They thoroughly enjoy the classes and have made a lot of progress in a few days. Even though the first day was tiring for them, they acclimatized on the second day itself. They look forward to their camp every day. I also appreciate that TMA goes beyond the martial arts and holds active discussions about positive thinking and good behavior with their students. They also hold charity drives and do good for the local community. read more

My child made at least 30 friends at TMA within 2 years! The instructors are very nice and caring wish I could give 10 stars! Recommend.

After 8 years of my child attending judiciously on his own volition I can say that he achieved the rank of black belt. The studio is family run by two generations of a mother / son combo who I can easily say helped raise my child to the person he is today. It has helped with setting goals, respect, physical and mental discipline. The road to black belt was both physically and mentally a challenge. During the ceremony, the sentiment was echoed by a number of other achievers so my thoughts aren't just my own. One of the big bonuses is that as your child progresses, they may be given the opportunity to become a paid instructor, which has had the added bonus of financial responsibility and really a job that my child really enjoys read more

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Both my son have trained here for over 10+ years. Truly a great place to send your kids for self-defense, building self-confidence, and most importantly self-discipline. We highly recommend TMA. read more

True Martial Arts is amazing! It teaches kids step by step Tae Kwon Do, Arnis and self defense. My daughter looks forward to every single class and event to attend and enjoys to be part of TMA family. read more

Both my kids attend True Martial Arts at Sammamish. We love the community and the instructors. In addition to learning Teakwando, Arnis and self defense, they also have leadership opportunities for high schoolers to be student instructors. My kids also love the summer camps, seminars and tournaments. The instructors show a lot of patience and encourage each kid to grow at their own pace. Unlike other schools they the bar high for each belt test. read more

Signed up for adult classes, was very disappointed. Sign your kids up if you have them, but if you're an adult whose serious about learning martial arts sadly this is not the place for you. read more

True Martial Arts is such an amazing place! The instructors there are very nice and they keep everyone in order. They teach the students carefully and make sure the progress well. read more

True Martial Arts --with its well-structured curriculum, focus on discipline, and consistent growth opportunities-- has enabled my young kids to thrive over the past six years. Regular classes, workshops, summer camps, and periodic assessments contribute to a journey that fosters continuous growth up the ranks. The dedicated instructors have created a nurturing environment that helps children develop their physical and mental strengths and understand accountability. Highly recommended! read more

My 7 year old son has trained at True Martial Arts for nearly 2 years. He loved his weekly class so much that he now goes twice a week and has joined their summer camp program. The instructors are so encouraging and patient, and it's an amazing family-owned business. Can't recommend enough. read more

True martial arts is a very good place to go if you want to learn taekwondo. My son goes there and they teach him arnis, self-defense, and taekwondo. The instructors are very nice and you can get these cool wooden weapons like a dagger and a sword. You learn a lot and have fun at the same time. They have special events inter-school tournaments, night outs/sleepovers nights. Their summer camps are the best because there is lot of physical activity and zero screen time. read more

My son has been going to True Martial Arts for past 2 years. It has been an amazing experience for him, he has learnt a lot and we plan to keep sending him there in future. read more

I took Skyler's class and LOVED it! I was greeted with the warmest welcome. Class was easy to understand and had great energy! I highly recommend visiting this studio. Especially if you're a beginner! read more

True Martial Arts has been one of the most important aspects of shaping the man I am today. Thirty three years ago a joined as a bratty 7 year old with no discipline. After thousands of pushups and other well earned opportunities for personal improvement, I achieved black belt and later 1st degree. I trained alongside Skylar and was trained by his parents. I can honestly say they were a 2nd family to me for more than 15 years. The traits that made TMA special in my era live on today with Skylar. While it has been many years since my formal martial arts training, I will never forget the life long lessons and friendships it produced. read more

Please fire the English lady who sits at reception, so rude , just refuses to do her job and always frowning to talk

I can't say enough positive things about True Martial Arts Pine Lake. Both my kids and myself have gone through their programs (over a span of 10+ years) - it was not an easy path for us to achieve black belt, which I love because in return we've gained leadership, fitness, grit, self confidence, and a very supportive community. My now adult kids will often comment on how the Zoppi family and True Martial Arts have shaped them into who they are today. If you are thinking about signing up for one of their classes, DO IT! It's a year-round sport that is both mentally and physically beneficial AND it's fun!! read more

I have been training at this place for almost 8 years i think. I absolutely love it and have no intention to stop they are all so nice and friendly it feels like a second home i highly recommended training here. read more

It is a good place to learn and practice self defense and for other people that wanna learn self defense this is a good place for you!

I would've given more stars if I could. My son has been going to TMA for the last 8 years and I am proud to see the person he has become. A lot of his growth is because of the discipline TMA provided. Classes are regular and structured. Each belt promotion is based on student performance in the class. Although there were ups and downs during the last 8 years, including some incidents when I was not too fond of TMA policies. but they addressed all my concerns timely. Now, looking back, I am extremely happy and thankful that TMA is here in Sammamish. The only regret I have is why did I not sign myself up for the TMA classes. read more

My son has been taking Tae Kwon do at this facility for the last 2 years. It has helped him boost confidence and gain physical strength. It has also helped him maintain focus with his classwork at school and highly recommend it. read more

It is not immediately expressed that the instructors for the class (at least for some of them, if not all) are taught by kids and that there really isn't an adult overseeing the class except for some parents watching. There wasn't a lot of focus on form or discipline and more on hitting targets. Specifically, the child instructor kept repeating that if you hit the side of your opponent's head that would earn you two points. This certainly wasn't what I was expecting given all the other positive reviews. read more

I highly suggest parents to rethink before signing up at this facility. Front desk lady is very rude and its all about money here no learning.... On the other side TMA in Redmond is very nice and friendly ....by just talking with this facility you can tell the difference. I ended up signing my kids at TMA redmond and very happy with my decision. read more

I have known and trained with Renshi Matthew Sikora for almost 22 years. He is dedicated to the way of martial arts, and therefore, wants to see his students thrive and excel in all areas of life. At True Martial Arts, we are one big family. The instructors and staff are friendly and always there for you. This is definitely the place to be, not only to learn martial arts; but to change your life for the better. It is my honor to be part of the family! read more

My son and I trained at True Martial Arts for 12 years, and we both highly recommend this school for learning Tae Kwon Do and Arnis. We've made life-long friends, managed to be in the best shape of our lives, and learned more than just the physical aspect. We learned honor, courage and respect... something everyone can benefit from. read more

This business may not honor their Groupon promotions. In my case, they added extra terms that were not mentioned on their Groupon ad. Wasted time calling, giving my information, going there in person to register, because that is the policy, only to get a phone call from TMA several days later and be told that additional terms apply and they won't apply the promotion. I said I had read carefully the terms before making a decision to purchase. Those terms contributed to my decision to buy. Nope, the owner says they have a different policy, but they could not point where on the promotion they disclosed it. To me, that is false advertising and a dishonest bait strategy. I've read good reviews about the actual classes so there must be some good, devoted people working there. However, the person on the phone was contentious, then proceeded to a line of interrogation about my intentions as if I were an impostor trying to hoax them. Who wants to be treated like that? Will keep my money for other local busineses that treats customers politely. TMA, please state all of your terms clearly and improve customer service skills. Very unpleasant experience and such a waste of time. read more

We had enrolled our son into a different Taekwondo program located on the Eastside in the past, and ultimately, we didn't feel like it was the right fit for us. I am truly grateful that we found True Martial Arts. The entire staff is so nice and very responsive. The instructors are extremely patient with the kids, they have excellent communication skills (which I think make them fantastic teachers), and they make it really fun for the kids. My son loves coming to class, where before, it was a challenge in order to get him to go. I appreciate the continuous positive messages that are incorporated into the True Martial Arts program, and I think that has definitely had a positive impact on my son...mentally, emotionally, and physically. I have been truly inspired personally by the "thought of the week" that is shared at the closing of class. It has actually given me the chills multiple times...haha...and I've actually shared some of those same quotes with other people after. I highly recommend True Marital Arts. They do an incredible job, and we think that it is a great place!! read more

Amazing, well organized, and exactly what we were looking for! We plan on bringing both of our kids through their programs!

Both of my children have been training at TMA for 5 years now. I love that the school is a locally-owned family business. They teach and model responsibility and respect and students gain confidence as they move through the ranks. The instructors are also students at the school, something that impressed me the first time I went for a visit. I like that my children have the opportunity to become instructors. The self-defense techniques are realistic and effective. I feel confident knowing that my kids could defend themselves from a dangerous situation. I've watched both of my kids persevere through some tough moments (like board breaking and belt tests) at TMA and they always come through after putting in 100% effort. The lessons they learn are priceless. read more

Beware ! Their only policy is "NO REFUND". What they promise at the reception when they try to join you might be deceiving. When I inquired about enrolling my 6 year old for taekwondo class, they convinced me to choose 6 month pre-pay and when asked about the refund policy, told me that there will be no refund for the classes attended, which was perfectly fine.They also promised that they will give individual attention to everybody in their class. I paid for 6 months which is whopping $900. After 2 months, my kid did not even learn the basic forms. Either me or my wife will always be watching the classes. Even when I requested the reception about giving more attention to my kid, they watched her for few minutes and then told us that she will pick it up after few classes. This repeated for the third time and I decided to discontinue the class and get the refund for the remaining 4 months which is close to $600. Now they are saying "NO REFUND" and that is their policy! They kept my $600 and the promises they made earlier where all gone! I had a traumatic experience when I asked for my money back. Their policy says "No refund for tuition fee" but it is actually "NO REFUND", thats what Mr. Zoppy told me. If you get any discounts you could try this Business. I will not recommend you spend the hard earned money here. When asked about guaranteeing at the least yellow belt by end of 6 months, Mr.Zoppy said they won't do that. They need your money, but dont care about what you learn. All classes are crowded and I believe that is the reason why they are not able to manage. Their policies are not posted in the website which is a red sign to this Business. read more

I took my son to True, as it was in the area and seemed to cost less than other studios. Being new to martial arts, I figured that all of the schools would be comparable for beginners. There is definitely truth to the saying, however, that you get what you pay for. Let me begin with the smell: most of the time that we were there, it smelled so badly that I was unable to sit through the classes. I asked about it and was told it was sweat. I was equally bothered when I saw students regularly sharing sparring helmets. With all of the lice issues the schools have, it seems that no one would be encouraging people to share head gear. In fairness, I will say that they do, of course, allow you to buy your own helmet; this was not encouraged for newcomers, however, as they charge a lot for them. Third, students who were late--and we are talking about 5-7 year olds, who do not bring themselves to tae kwon do--were "punished" by having to do push-ups. This never happened to my child but I saw it occur almost weekly. It seems unfair to me to punish a young child for a parent who is late. If it becomes a problem, then speak to the parent. These things were bothersome but if the owners and management had been any good, I would have kept my son there longer. The owner is extremely unfriendly. In fact, she is SO unfriendly that I had been warned by several people, just so I knew in advance and could prepare my son. He had her at his after-school program and did not like her, but I knew he was going to have a different teacher at their location, so figured it would be okay. I had my own run-in with this owner when I picked up some sale merchandise to look at. She snapped at me as one would an errant toddler, and insisted that I put it down and not touch it again. She then muttered that she was in a bad mood and stalked right past me. When I compained about this, I was told that this is how she is and I should have known. Actually, there were some observers there when it happened and they all commented that that really IS how she is and you have to "get used to it." Since I feel that professionalism starts at the top, as well as friendliness, that is not something I should have to get used to when I am paying for a service. We did like the teacher but there was one talking incident when my son became upset and cried. When I went to pick him up, I found him crying and no one talking to him or ready to talk to me. I had to find out what had happened from another parent, rather than from an employee. When I suggested that the teacher should let me know in the future if there was a problem in class, so that I could help resolve it or speak to my son, etc., I was told that management was "satisfied" with how it was handled, that that was their "culture," and that I should probably take my child elsewhere. It was amazing to me that it was easier to get rid of the client rather than simply ask a teacher to communicate. We have since moved to a new school and are thrilled with it. From the owners on down, you find professionalism, a positive attitude, and happy, caring employees. There are two adults per class, rather than one adult and a young adolescent, and my son comes out having learned and feeling good about himself. All I can say is that for us, True was TRULY awful. read more

TMA is an awesome school. Both my son and daughter have trained there for 9 years. A school that truly lives by its mission. They truly help their martial artists build strong bodies, strong minds and character with a very valuable life skill of having a positive attitude to facing any situation in life. In addition to all this they teach self defensive art forms Taekwondo And Arnis. You will get so much back from the school that you would feel fortunate to have picked it. Wait till you see the huge community of students and families who train there. Great place to find some awesome friends. The school also trains the young teenage martial artists to teach all that they learn. It is full of Super dedicated instructors. Our family had the privilage to see our son grow from a carefree 5yr old into a responsible disciplined instructor at this very same school. Awesome School!!! read more

True Martial Arts - Instructor at TMA, 1st degree Black Belt - Martial Arts Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

The fitness program at True Martial Arts is fantastic! The instructors have a ton of energy and they make the classes a lot of fun by varying the activity in each class. No experience with kickboxing is required - both beginners and long time kick boxers will get a great workout! read more

True Martial Arts is a top notch martial arts school. I began there when I was just 15 years old. Years later I can truly say that it has given me so much in my life. If you are thinking of doing Martial Arts don't hesitate to start at True Martial Arts, a second family that I have always called my "Martial Arts Family." read more