Velocity Taekwondo

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1.8 mi

My son has been attending for a few months now. In addition to learning the art of Taekwondo, to my…read moresurprise, they are heavily focused on values such as respect, integrity, hard work both at the academy and at home. Everyone from Master George on down are very kind and patient people. I would recommend Untalan's to anyone at any age.

Don't stand too close!

Testing for orange belt.

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Master Na Martial Arts School

4.0

5.1 mi

My whole family joined and are practicing as one of many families! It's been an amazing journey,…read moreand one that we will continue to evolve the remainder of our lives thanks to Master Na, his philosophy, and his care and belief for all of his students and staff.

Our 5 year has just excelled and grown so much in the year of being a student of Master Na's in…read moreFederal Way. The instructors are amazing and connect with the kids. Our daughter is learning life skills and the art of TaeKwonDo to use as she grows. It is a great place and we could not be any happier.

Splits are important at any age or belt!

Happy splits!

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Master Kim's Peak Taekwondo

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7.1 mi

We have both are kids attending Master Kim's Peak Taekwondo now solely because of how they are…read moreencouraging and really implementing core values in our kids' life. On top of that, they try and accommodate you on things you need with whether it is scheduling, private testing and even parents night out events! We love it here and highly recommend them to everyone who is interested!

My child has just started his class. He is already enjoying every class. Master Kim and other…read moreinstructors are very focused on each child and helps them to achieve every level. I would highly recommend at least to try .

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Freedom Martial Arts Academy

5.7 mi

This review is WAY overdue! We were with FMAA from Oct 2017 - June 2022. My boys loved it and one…read morehas exceeded so much because of the confidence he built from FMAA. He developed leadership skills and still values the 5 tenets of TKD. It's been a year since we moved out of state and he still practices poomsae moves / self defense moves, he learned from FMAA, randomly around the house. We miss FMAA /Mr&Mrs Sauers. We tried other schools here but we can not find another school that holds the same values as FMAA! (We joke and say FMAA is like Miyagi Do and the other school is like Cobra Kai). I love how FMAA gets involved with the community and teaches the importance of community service. The summer camp often left the boys exhausted when they were younger and they also had fun with the demo team at the nearby festivals. Give them a chance!

FMAA is an amazing place to learn Taekwondo! All of the teachers there care about the people they…read moreteach. They spend the time to make sure everyone gets what they need. They aren't afraid to give tough love too, which I, as a parent, appreciate because sometimes that's what a child needs. They also offer lots of classes which makes it very flexible and easy to work around other commitments! I highly recommend them!

First day 1:1 with Mr Sauers Oct 2017 and first board breaking experience.

Trying on uniform for the first time.

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Trying on uniform for the first time.

Master Shon's Tae Kwon Do

7.1 mi

We've had such a great experience at this taekwondo school! The instructor is incredibly helpful,…read morepatient, and truly dedicated to the students' growth. It's clear they've built a strong, welcoming community where every child feels included and encouraged. My kids absolutely love coming to class--they have so much fun while learning discipline, confidence, and important life skills. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a positive and enriching activity for their children!

A true gem in Federal Way! We've been with Master Shon for the past 8 years and love it! Master…read moreShon is one of the top TKD instructors in the USA. Great for beginners and blackbelts, young and old, and all shapes and sizes. The sparring team is top notch and regularly produces national champions!!! The assistant instructors are also awesome and great with the Little Tigers. I highly recommend! TEAM MASTER SHON!!!!

Mister Thomas is THE BEST with the 4 & 5 yr olds. He teaches them to be strong, focused and respectful. He's great!

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Q's Taekwondo

4.1

7.5 mi

"Taekwondo requires high mental and physical standards" is the motto and I wouldn't have it any…read moreother way. The instructors are very knowledgeable, patient and treat everyone like family. The value is placed on the students really learning the techniques and the reasons behind every move. They have managed to find the perfect balance between hard work and keeping it light and fun. The confidence gained through their program is unmatched. I highly recommend Q's to anyone interested in learning taekwondo.

My family has been searching far and wide for a great martial arts school, and we finally found it…read moreat Q's Taekwondo. They absolutely love it and so do the parents watching. The instructors are incredible, and having a grandmaster teaching is such an honor. In the Air Force, I had the privilege of living all over the U.S. and world for 20 years, including in South Korea where Taekwondo originated. I've seen how martial arts schools operate in different cultures. I can confidently say that Q's is the absolute best outside of South Korea. This is real Taekowndo, and instructors with real certifications who absolute love to teach children and adults. The core values, discipline, and real Taekowndo skills they instill here are unmatched. My daughters absolutely love it--Q and the instructors make everything fun while teaching amazing skills and important life values. I'm so thankful we have this in our community. It's a place where kids can grow in character, morals, and integrity, and I couldn't ask for more.

Grandmaster Antonio P. Quiming

Kwanjangnim Sabomnim. Kyosanim

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Kwanjangnim and his girls, Nikohl and Tamarynn

Seattle Taekwondo Academy

3.9

12.3 mi

My son attended Seattle Taekwondo Academy for over a year. We decided to unenroll him when we saw…read moreScott Craig kick him in the groin for punishment. Keep an eye out because this was in front of me and I am unsure if anything happened while I was not with my son. My son felt embarrassed and hurt by Scott's actions, and I am angered by what I saw. We went to the police and nothing was done.

Seattle Taekwondo Academy changed my life!…read more I started when I was four years old because I was obsessed with the Power Rangers, and have never really been able to give it up since. Mr. Craig and Ms. McCall are amazing instructors who work so well with adults as well as children, teaching them respect and responsibility from the start. I honestly don't think there are better instructors out there. While they know how to maintain a serious environment, I chose their academy over many others because they were fun. They keep the class exciting and new, doing extra activities like potlucks and holiday parties to keep a "family-like" atmosphere. Taekwondo is much more than many might think. I am a junior in the business school at the UW, and I honestly can give a lot of credit to where I am today because of STKDA. It taught me how to stick with something and never give up- to respect those around me as well as authority (teachers, coaches, etc.). I also encourage those who want to exceed in sports (I played varsity basketball, soccer, softball in high school) to take taekwondo, it will get you in the best shape of your life, while giving you the best balance you could ever imagine. All in all, I have loved every experience and moment that I have gained from the Seattle Taekwondo Academy, and I seriously encourage everyone to try it.

Ms. McCall and Mr. Craig

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Giant Tae Kwon DO

(1 review)

4.7 mi

Our kids have been coming here for years. Its amazing all that they have learned from here. We…read morereally enjoy it and Master Kim treats everyone like family. He is caring and patient with all the kids. This place is also home to the worlds youngest black belt in taekwondo.

Trek Bicycle Tukwila Southcenter

I'm not a big fan of single-brand "concept" stores. They tend to be characterless and uninviting…read more This was no exception. I walked in. The salesperson was finishing up with another customer. I was then promptly ignored as other customers walked in the door and he started talking to them (despite the fact that I was standing right in front of the salesperson). I was actually interested in getting a new floor pump. I was waiting for the sales guy to stop even for just as second to say, "are you doing okay?", but nope. I guess I didn't rate for whatever reason. Perceived fitness level, income....? I checked out the floor pumps. They didn't seem to be particularly well made, although the Dual Charger gets good reviews online. No reaction from the sales person as he dealt with other people and ignored me. I heard guys in the back, service area, talking, talking, talking. Did the one sales guy holler to the back and get someone to come out since he apparently can only deal with one customer at a time? Nope. I started to make my way out but stopped to look at the shoes that had clearance signage, but couldn't actually get at them because they were blocked by multiples bikes still in boxes shoved up against the shoe display. One more chance for anyone in the store to try to sell me something. I didn't even get a "thanks for stopping in". This is a real shame. A Trek was the first "real" bike I bought with my own money as a teenager. I have fond memories of Trek. I'm just getting back into cycling again. I actually have money to spend at this stage of my life. The single most important thing you can do in retail is acknowledge and greet the customer. And as the saying goes, you only have one chance to make a first impression. I bought a pump elsewhere, as well as some jerseys and shorts. (Full disclosure: if I seem a little harsh, I worked in bicycle and outdoor retail for 10 years, as a tech, service manager and store manager. I used to be quite passionate about cycling, hence I have opinions.)

I called today because I was gifted an older Trek road bike that I got serviced somewhere else. I…read morehad called previously because I was unsure on where the serial number was located. As I shared the serial number over the phone, the staff person was not able to locate it in the computer. The rationale was that if the bike fell between a timeframe of specific years there was no record. The associate appeared helpful and listed the colors of the bikes by year and suggested I go on eBay or another site I don't recall to look up the bike. Now, there's nothing wrong with the over the phone service and the staff seemed like they did their job. Having worked in customer service and sales, I've had associates take down my name and number, do some research, and locate the a skew and model. I've also had associates ask me if there was anything they could do to help further make the customer experience stand out? This could be, come in the shop. I can talk to you about the warranty to see if anything is covered, or feel free and send me pics via email to send to corporate. The funny thing is, recycled cycles pulled up the picture of the bike, eyeballed the year and gave me price of the worth in 5 minutes. Even though they didn't work for Trek they knew their bikes. As a potential Trek customer, I hope that staff are trained to know about the history of the products they are selling and not just the latest models. I hope this can be a learning opportunity at Trek to please try a little harder as this experience needs a tune up.

As you enter the store you'll be happily greeted by the friendly & knowledgeable staff at Trek Tuckwila!

Holiday bike ride

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They know how to properly service all your Bikepacking, Touring, Road, Mountain, Gravel and all other Cycling needs!

Compass Outdoor Adventures

4.7

(32 reviews)

24.3 mi

Went on some excellent shuttle rides on Tiger Mountain. Best way to ride tiger…read more Super friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10 would shred again.

Reservation cancelled at the last second leaving me high and dry…read more Came up to Seattle for work and two weekends of riding, both were booked through Evo/Compass. The first weekend went great with them meeting me at the trail head and being flexible with pickup time. The day before my Saturday rental I got a cancellation notification from Compass letting me know I no longer had a reservation leaving me high and dry as no other shops had a rental available on such short notice.

Checking in for Camp, Day 1: Staff checks all equipment and ensures kiddos have all needed clothing, protection

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Steel Lake Park & Family Funland

4.1

(52 reviews)

4.8 mi

Steel Lake, connected to Steel Lake Park in Federal Way, Washington, is one of the most popular and…read moreaccessible lakes in the area. It's a wonderful community destination because it's easy to reach, and both the park and lake are generally kept clean, attractive, and well maintained. Like many popular recreation areas, the lake can become quite busy on warm days and weekends, and occasionally some litter is left behind. What I appreciate is that by the next morning the area is often cleaned up again thanks to the hard work of park staff and community members who help keep the park looking its best. One of my favorite things about Steel Lake is that it is stocked with trout once or twice each year, providing great fishing opportunities throughout much of the season. Visitors come here to fish, swim, kayak, paddleboard, and enjoy boating, with only battery-powered motors permitted on the lake. Overall, Steel Lake is a fantastic local resource that offers something for everyone and remains one of the best places in the area to spend a relaxing day outdoors.

So much to do and so much fun activities for the kids!!…read more They fixed the playground so there were additional games the kids can do. The best part is you can visit their website and you can check if the water is okay for the kids to play with . There's usually an update regarding if you can swim and such. The only thing I'm worried about is when there is no one there to facilitate the other kids swimming, because I noticed there were lots of kids who goes there without their parents or guardians. The cops do come around for their rounds sometimes, but not all the time . I always have my eyes on my kids because there were sooooooo many people and soo many kids during school break holidays and I can't even imagine summer break. If you want to entertain your kids for hours bring them here and just have a picnic and enjoy the sand with the kids. Don't forget the shovel and bucket though lol.

On the pier with a great view and I spotted a few fisherman.

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Near the swimming hole and on the pier.

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Jon C.

14 years ago

The best Taekwondo school in Washington. Great instructors!

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