Went to fosters as a drop in and was met by James, he was a very kind man that welcomed me in, I…read morefelt a very welcoming vibe from his school, he is extremely knowledgeable l and the gym was very clean, his students were all very skilled and non of them had an ego especially for someone visiting, if I lived in Seattle I would definitely sign up here, my favorite is the advance class for blue belts and up it's definitely a concept I wish other gyms would incorporate, this is an incredible place and I hope that anyone reading this would give this place a try. James is the best

I would not recommend bringing your children here. My son practiced with them for almost a year and…read moredid very well, but he never received a stripe. Meanwhile, the children whose parents are friends with the owner seem to receive stripes regularly. Unfortunately, it feels like recognition is based more on who you know than on a child's effort or progress.

Contact the owners through Facebook and they were helpful and informative. For an women getting…read moreinto the sport I choose this place because they have a women's class on Tuesday and Thursday from about 7-9pm - Shannon is an excellent instructor but there are other instructors that help that are awesome! I am enjoying the community, the sport, being more aware of self defense and have really liked being a part of this group.

Frank and hai academy are top notch! He's an extremely friendly and articulate instructor, where…read morethe academy is as competitive as it is friendly. Highly, highly recommend checking it out if you're in the NOVA area! 10/10

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!!!!

Great little dragons program for little ones!…read more Definitely a class that happens to also incorporate karate and self defense. Respect, active listening, taking direction, participating, and discipline are taught in a fun and exciting environment with peers.

AKEA is exactly what I've been looking for. They use a combination of individual and group…read moreinstruction, and are affordable as well. I like that they have you do an introductory course first. You pay a small fee and that gives you 2 lessons and a test. It gives you a feel for what their instruction is like and the test gives them an idea of whether you will be a good student (i.e. are you going to practice, etc). Mr. Jordan was a great teacher throughout the introductory sessions, and I enjoyed myself so much that I signed up. I am now signed up for the school and am excited to begin working towards my first belt. The school has a student manual which has some great information in it. I am still reading through it. I love that it makes it clear which skills you need to perform well in order to progress. While COVID has posed some challenges, AKEA has adopted their group classes to meet the state requirements. I am looking forward to going to my first group lesson next week.

Best gym hands down. I went here for awhile before the bridge from my area to there went down and…read morethen I got sidetracked. But you can't argue with this place!! Led by a guy who won in the UFC and guys training there are winning in the UFC now!! Only thing to know is you basically will never get promoted here haha so if that motivates you go elsewhere. They do promotions once a year and if you miss it you wait til next year so come for the training not the belts and you gonna have the best time!!

Best Martial Art education you could ever receive (and nestled at the base of a volcano too)…read more Fantastic facility (beautiful mats, pads, bags), easy access, and wide variety of programs available (including, if I dare say, a Christian-based self defense course). You won't be disappointed trying any of the programs here. Definitely impressed me the first time. Oh and there's a full-size MMA cage too!

This place is awesome for kids to learn Martial Arts. They teach Taekwondo and great life skills…read more All the instructors are fantastic!

We've been coming here for a few weeks now and after the free trial, we decided to enroll both our…read morekids (ages 7 and 3) in their respective classes. The teachers are wonderful: patient, kind, but also firm in teaching discipline. They are remarkably good at dealing with the little kids especially - which can be a challenge! We're excited that both our kids are having fun here and know being involved in Taekwondo will be beneficial to their health, attitude, and long-term welfare.

Been going to the adult classes for a few months now. Great place to train! Both the coach and…read moreother students are super supportive. Would highly recommend!

My kids have been going to Lions Way for over 10 years. They do an amazing job with kids at all…read moredifferent levels and from all different cultures. Skip does a perfect balance between tough and playful with the beginning classes. And it's a wonderful mentor with the older teens.

My 7 year old started Han Mu Do in late August of 2024. I've been looking around to find a…read moredefensive style of martial arts for awhile (I wanted him to learn Aikido or Hapkido). I saw this place being recommended by many of the local moms in the Maple Valley/Covington Mom group on facebook, so I checked out their website and found that Han Mu Do incorporates Aikido/Hapkido in their teaching! I contacted Washington Han Mu Do for my son to attend the trial class. My son loved the trial class, and he wanted to continue (He is one of the most undecisive kid on this earth, and him wanting to continue is a big deal). It's been almost 2 months since he started, and he loves the classes. The environment is very family friendly and they teach the kids respect and discipline in addition to martial arts (which my son needs badly). Their prime location is also what sealed the deal for us. They are located within close distance from the local elementary schools, which makes it convenient to take my son to the class after picking him up from the after school program. In the same center, there is Taco Time and McDonalds just across the street for easy dinner after the class.

Long time customer…read more Good place if you want a workout other than the gym and kickboxing. Not so great if you want a mix of the physical and mental, yin and yang, contrary to the yin-yang symbol incorporate into their logo. While Han Mu Do is a good form of martial arts, the Maple Valley location is the only location in Washington State. You will likely start over if you leave. With only a few licensed instructors, mature students are often relied upon heavily to lead lower students and classes. Favorites are compensated, others are not. As a result, the schedule is not reliable due to leader availability. Unlike Washington Han Mu Do, other martial arts studios often include some aspects of Asian philosophy, such as an active focus on the balance between mind and body, meditation as part of the session, and understanding that spirit and body need to be in harmony. This studio is about forms, sets, and workouts. Repeat. Overall, a good cost to experience ratio when compared to a gym or other exercise place. But is that really what you wanted to do when you join a martial arts studio?