Ages 5–12
Kids TaeKwonDo
Tigers, Dragons, Lions & Eagles — grade-based groups that build focus, respect and coordination.
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★★★★★ 5.0 on GoogleAges 5 to AdultBellevue · Kelsey Creek Center
Kicks, character & confidence for life.
Traditional TaeKwonDo taught personally by Master Joon I. Hwang — a 7th Dan Kukkiwon master — for kids, teens, adults and whole families in Bellevue.
7thDan Master Instructor
5.0★Google rating from local families
5+Ages welcome — kinder to adult
6daysClasses Monday – Saturday
More than kicks & punches
A complete program for mind, body & character.
At USTA Bellevue, TaeKwonDo is a vehicle for growth. Every class blends powerful technique with the habits that help students thrive at school, at home and in life.
- Discipline
- Respect
- Self-Confidence
- Balance
- Coordination
- Strength
- Focus
- Self-Defense
7Master HwangKukkiwon 7th Dan
Programs
A class for every age & stage.
Small, age-grouped classes so every student gets coaching at the right level — from first bow to black belt and beyond.
7th Grade +
Teens & Advanced
Challenging training, leadership and black belt level testing for motivated teens.
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Adults
Adult TaeKwonDo
Evening classes for color and black belts. A real workout, real self-defense, real community.
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Master Joon I. Hwang
Majored in TaeKwonDo at Yong-In University in Korea — one of the world's leading martial arts universities — and holds a 7th Dan certificate from the President of the Kukkiwon, the World TaeKwonDo Headquarters.
Families describe him as “a terrific combination of friendly and firm.” He personally teaches every class at this, his only school, and has guided generations of Bellevue students from white belt to 3rd Dan.
7th Dan TaeKwonDo5th Dan HapkidoKukkiwon Master CertifiedLicensed Coach & Teacher
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Why families choose USTA
Built on tradition. Focused on your child.
Master-led classes
Taught by a 7th Dan university-trained master — not a rotating cast of junior instructors.
Clear belt path
14 color-belt ranks to black belt, with structured testing so progress is visible and earned.
Character first
Every level centers on a virtue — honesty, perseverance, loyalty, leadership — with real-life homework.
A real community
Annual USTA Hanmadang, team testing and black belt service projects create lifelong friendships.
Reviews
Bellevue families say it best.
★★★★★ 5.0 average across Google & Yelp reviews
★★★★★
“I am currently a black belt after an amazing almost 3 years here. Master Hwang and all the other coaches are so welcoming, hilarious, and friendly… This is a wonderful place to build character and discipline, but also to have a safe space to open up and meet new friends. I am never leaving!”EFEileen F.Google · Black Belt student
★★★★★
“Master Hwang is a great teacher. We have been with him for 6 years now and will keep going till my child is an adult. He makes the class fun and teaches kids from age 5 to adults. Just call and get into a trial class — you will not regret it.”PP.B.Google · Parent, 6 years
★★★★★
“Master Hwang is absolutely incredible. Truly a master, teaching kids not just the martial arts but great habits too. Highly recommended!”USUpma S.Yelp · Parent
USTA Hanmadang
Every year, we show what we've got.
Hanmadang — “one big yard” — is the annual gathering of USTA Martial Arts schools across Washington. Our students perform forms, board breaking, demonstrations and black belt routines alongside hundreds of fellow martial artists.
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Find us at Kelsey Creek Center.
15015 Main Street, Suite 115Bellevue, WA 98007 · Floor 1, Kelsey Creek Center (next to Tuna House)
425-401-5150Call or text to reserve a trial spot
Mon–Thu 12:00–7:50 PM · Fri 4:00–8:00 PMSaturday 9:30 AM–12:20 PM · Sunday closed
