Our son learned so much in his time here that has helped him in many other areas of his life: respect, focus, goal-setting, perseverance, endurance, balance, and self-worth to name a few. Taekwondo has been an important part of his identity for the past 2.5 years. Master Park and team have been incredible and a huge influence in his life. read more

World Tae Kwon Do Center - Tae kwon do - Taekwondo Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

My son started going here for last 6 months and there has been a drastic change in him and he has increased his focus and listening abilities, I really appreciate WTC investing time and effort in grooming and training the kids. read more

Master Park is simply the best. He's so great with the kids and his always enthusiastic approach to teaching Tae Kwon Do is phenomenal. The dojang is very well-run and we're looking forward to many years with Master Park and Miss Mindy. A gem for sure. read more

I started training with Master Park years ago, after my youngest daughter started at his school. She went through to second degree black belt, and my older daughter and I have continued on, due in significant part to Master Park's extensive knowledge of tae kwon do and his infectious enthusiasm for the sport and his students. I learned constantly from his classes, and benefited greatly from his support when competing at state- and national-level competitions. Definitely worth checking out his school, if you're thinking of getting involved in martial arts. read more

We've visited other taekwondo studios in the area and I can confidently say that World Taekwondo is a notch above the rest. Even if this is a bit farther for us than other options it's still worth the drive. The classes are taught by adult instructors who really make an effort to make it a positive experience for the kids. They focus on discipline and respect vs competitiveness, and they do an amazing job managing varying class sizes. The full-year contract was really quite intimidating given the commitment required, but we have no regrets seeing the growth and learning we see in the kids. read more

Master Park is an amazing instructor. My children have been with him for the past 7yrs. He is sincerely dedicated to teaching his students in the highest quality manner. Master Park takes the the time to learn the best way to teach his students as individuals which is extremely valuable in their success. He goes above and beyond just being the teacher, he is also a mentor. I am very grateful to have found such a talented, committed instructor to guide my children. read more

Master Park is an exceptional Taekwondo instructor. He has extensive knowledge, skill, and experience in the martial art. He genuinely cares for his students and teaches with encouragement, enthusiasm, and charisma. He takes the time to get to know his students and caters to their individual needs. He pushes each student to strive for their goals and become their best physically and mentally. He has trained and coached many Taekwondo champions in the Pacific Northwest. His classes are always challenging and exciting whether it is kids, adults, or family classes. Learn from the Best! Reach Success! read more

My son has been coming here past few months and really enjoys the classes. Teachers are very attentive and supportive. They have online classes as well as in person. I feel very safe having my son come here in person. They check everyone's temperature before entering and parents must wait outside but can peer through the window to see their progress. My son rarely focuses on anything but I can see he's actually paying attention to his taekwando classes. I like that they also teach about discipline and tell them from the beginning they are not learning to bully others around and if they do, they cannot progress forward. They have 2 weeks lessons for free for anyone that wants to try it out for their kiddos. They also only allow you to sign up for classes no more than 2 weeks in advance so people can't hog classes year round. They also spray the mats in between classes to disinfect in between class. I won't post pictures to protect the kids privacy but the gym is a decent size. read more

My wife, daughter and myself had the very great privilege of studying for 3 years under the direction of Master Park. I am a veteran of over two decades as a high school teacher and a varsity football coach. I know what it takes to be a solid motivator, instructor and leader. Master Park is one of the most exceptional instructors I have ever seen. He carefully tailors his classes to bring out the best in every one of his students. You feel as if every session is a private lesson. I have had numerous serious injuries throughout the years which has limited my flexibility and mobility and Master Park was able to adapt techniques and drills so that I could quickly master the necessary forms and skills needed to work my way towards my black belt. Many times I grew discouraged and was unsure if I had the ability to continue. Master Park was there to provide the confidence I lacked. I leaned heavily on his support to get me through some difficult training and eventually reached the point to where I was confident enough to compete not only in forms but in the sparring as well. Master Park was coach, cheerleader and friend throughout my journey towards my 1st degree black belt. You and your children will gain so much from Master Park's classes. So much more than just the forms and techniques of Taekwondo. Master Park instills confidence and self-discipline in children, his warmth and enthusiasm for the art of Taekwondo is infectious. An amazing instructor and one of the finest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. read more

My 3 boys are in a 4-week trial period here for now. We like Master Park and the facility but the front desk lady is too pushy and aggressive. After only going for two times, she asked if we wanted to sign up. I explained that we needed more time to see how my boys were doing (we still had 3.5 weeks left on the trial). She kept asking, saying that the sign-up promotion (nothing more than a waived registration fee) was going to end, and trying to pressure me into making an early decision. To me, the whole point of a trial is to evaluate and make a decision near the end, so it was off-putting to be pressured into making a longterm decision after only two visits. When people sign up for a trial and bring their kids to the class, they are clearly showing interest, so why can't she give ample time to evaluate? She should be asking about sign-ups near the end of the trial, not the start. It felt very aggressive. I also saw another mom who was visibly uncomfortable upon being repeatedly pressured into testing for the next belt level. I want to sign up my boys, but this is a one-year contract. If there was a month-by-month option, we would have already signed up. But a whole year is quite a long time and with three boys in our family, quite a bit of money as well. We wanted to make the decision after making sure our boys were enjoying it, at the end of the trial period. It turns out that I had a misunderstanding about the trial period, which I understand. I could accept it, but her response was that "I'm the only one that thinks that way." I didn't appreciate the way she addressed the situation, so I pointed out that she could have been more clear in the initial description, saying that I had also told my friends about the trial in case they wanted to also come. Her response was "your friends didn't come here." Huh? Seriously? What kind of response is this? It is clear that she had decided some time ago that I wasn't going to be business for her and didn't care about us as customers, despite my having voluntarily taken flyers and introduced this place to several of my friends. This isn't true at all; I had seriously been considering signing up for a year but didn't want to make an early decision, especially since we'll be out of town for two months in the near future. I was going to ask Master Park today how my boys are doing because even though one of my boys is complaining about going to TKD, all of my boys seem to be doing their best in the class. But after talking to her, her narrow view and short-term vision of customers was evident. One piece of advice: don't burn bridges with your prospective customers! read more

The discipline of mind and body focus my son learned from Master Parks is nothing short of wow for a mom of a very rambunctious kid. How cool is that there's a Girl instructor also to inspire and teach. read more

We heard from some friends that a new martial arts studio had opened near our house so we decided to give it a try. World Taekwondo Center has been fantastic, and both me and my 7 year old are now members. Master Park is very good with children and very good with beginners of all ages, I highly recommend their 2 week trial to see what you think. read more

This place is just amazing! My son who is 7 has been going here for about 5 months here and loves it now! There is such a positive vibe about this place. It is fun but at the same time we really like the discipline enforced here. I love how they always greet us with a smile. Master Park is superb of course! He is strict but not as to intimidate the kids! He is so dedicated to teaching. Instructor Julia, Ms. Mindy...they are all so good! Believe me...I have toured many centers and also enrolled my kid in a a few, but nothing comes close to World Taekwondo center. I know my son is growing up to be strong, disciplined and skilled in this art. Huge kudos to this place and everyone working here! You guys ROCK!! read more

Our kids have been going to Master Park's school for several months now and they like it more than they first started. We sit in during the class and see the discipline and skills they learn in a positive environment. We like that Master Park and Mr. Sam are strict but have a sense of humor at the same time. It's also always clean in there (bathrooms included). I think they need to add more seating for parents though as they get more students. I see new sign-ups almost every time I take my kids there (twice a week)...good for them! read more

My 10 year old son started attending class at World Tae Kwon Do Center about 2 months ago. He had tried every sport under the sun (flag football, basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming) and he never gravitated to any of these sports..until we found World Tae Kwon Do Center in Sammamish. Master Park is excellent with the students, he makes learning challenging and fun, and he connects with the students! He teaches not only Tae Kwon Do but character traits such as Focus and Respect. My son looks forward to going to his classes, he actually asks to go, and has a goal of becoming a Black Belt. Everyone at World Tae Kwon Do Center is friendly, kind and helpful. I'm so happy we found World Tae Kwon Do! read more

My family and I have known Master Park for 9 years. I am testing for my 3rd Degree black belt in a month and I have worked with many masters and instructors over the last decade. I can honestly say that Master Park is the BEST!! Not only is he from South Korean and a Yong-In University graduate (Yong-In is like the Harvard or MIT of martial arts), but he is so friendly and so good with kids, yet at the same time encouraging and wants his students to strive to be better. Not just better at taekwondo, but better in all aspects of life (attitude, polite manners, chores, comfortable at public performances, etc)...my son is 12 and a 2nd Degree Black Belt and my daughter is 10 and a 1st Degree Black Belt, both under Master Park as well. Both of my kids get complimented all the time on how good their manners are and how comfortable they are in school performances. This is a HUGE Credit to MASTER PARK for the confidence level that he instills in his students, and the importance of respecting others...always. If you're considering signing yourself or your kids up for taekwondo (or both), LOOK NO FURTHER. Again, Master Park is the best, and he can change your life by helping mold your children into young, respectful adults that are well mannered, AND JUST HAPPEN TO KNOW TAEKWONDO. read more