of Coaching Experience
30+ Years
⬤Padden Market Center · 13501 NE 84th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
Kids & Family Taekwondo Classes in Vancouver, WA
Han's World Class Taekwondo Academy blends traditional Taekwondo philosophy with modern, high-performance training for kids (4–12), teens, adults & families. We're one of the only schools in the Vancouver area with a true Sport Taekwondo competition pipeline for
USAT and AAU — building confidence, focus, and discipline one black belt at a time.
PHARMACISTS
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DOCTORS
PAS
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26+
years in vancouver
10,000+
Students Since 2000
40+
Years of Martial Arts Linage
Web Special: 3 Weeks for $69 — includes a free trial class and uniform | New students only · Vancouver location
★★★★★ 5-Star Rate
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Padden Market Center
1413501 NE 84th St · Vancouver, WA 98682
Open: Mon–Sat
Evening classes · Sat mornings
Taekwondo · Sport TKD · Weapons
Kids · Teens · Adults · Family classes
Since 2000
26 years · One black belt at a time
Our Programs
Find Your Perfect Program
Every program at Han's World Class Taekwondo Academy is built around one goal: graduating confident, disciplined black belts — not just students.
Our foundational kids program builds teamwork, respect, focus, and discipline in a fun, rewarding way — designed to quick-start every child toward our black belt training programs.
focus · respect · confidence · teamwork
basics
Teens & Adults
Led by Senior Instructor Randy Baker with its own unique curriculum: eye-level training for adults and teens, life skills for real life, and parents training right alongside their kids.
fitness · self-defense · family bonding · all levels
Teens, Adults & Family
age 13+
Our elite competition track — high-performance Sport Taekwondo with a proven pipeline to USAT and AAU events at the local, state, and national level, including Team USA opportunities.
sparring · poomsae · usat & aau · nationals
team | sport tkd
competitive
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
✓ You want structure and discipline
✓ You can commit consistently
✓ You value process over quick results
✓ You respect coaching and standards
✓
You want real growth, not entertainment
THIS IS not FOR YOU IF...
✕ You want fast belts or trophies
✕ You want a drop-off program
✕ You expect results without consistency
✕ You plan to coach from the sidelines
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You want fun without accountability
Why Han's World Class
We Are a Black Belt School.
When a student enrolls at our academy, we don't wonder how far they'll go — we ask how we'll ensure they graduate. Grandmaster Kyeong S. Han, a 7th Dan Black Belt, founded HWCTA in 2000 on 40+ years of martial arts lineage that began in South Korea. Today his son, Master Matthew Han, leads a no-contracts, family-oriented school where traditional philosophy meets modern instruction.
ADHD-Friendly
Regularly recommended by child therapists, school counselors, and children's education professionals.
Bully-Proof Confidence
Students learn to defend themselves physically — and to use their voice to stand up for themselves.
Kukkiwon-Certified Path
Black belt ranks certified by the world governing body of Taekwondo in Seoul — recognized for life, anywhere.
Family Culture
Parents train on the mat with their kids ages 4–12, plus monthly parent workshops. No contracts, no gimmicks.
2000
Founded in
Vancouver, WA
“A black belt is simply a white belt who never quit.”
The HWCTA Philosophy
Kru Rodney Libramonte is the coach behind Bethpage Kickboxing Academy and the training culture that defines BKA. A New York-based martial arts instructor specializing in Muay Thai and Kickboxing, Kru Rodney brings decades of martial arts experience, including time spent as a martial arts trainer at the American Top Team affiliate gym in Franklin Square, NY.
His coaching style is built on real technique, discipline, respect, and serious training without ego. Through Muay Thai, Kickboxing Conditioning, Kali Combatives, and Future Champs youth training, Kru Rodney helps beginners, athletes, kids, and adults build confidence, strength, focus, and real martial arts skill one class at a time.
Meet Kru Rodney
Our Instructors
The Masters Behind the Mat
Every instructor at HWCTA is home-grown — meeting weekly to sharpen how we teach, so your student gets world-class instruction in every single class.
Grandmaster & Founder · 7th Dan
Grandmaster kyeong s han
Teaching for 35+ years across South Korea, Colombia, California, and Vancouver. A multi-dan black belt in multiple arts, GM Han founded HWCTA in 2000 and has guided over 10,000 students.
Headmaster · 5th Dan
Master Matthew Han
Co-Head of Oregon United Taekwondo and Vice President of AAU Oregon Taekwondo. Master Han leads our life-skills program and volunteers at local elementary schools in the community he grew up in.
Senior Instructor · 3rd Dan
randy baker
A home-grown black belt who trained here from white belt to 3rd dan. Mr. Baker leads our Family and Teen/Adult program — eye-level training and philosophy built for today's life challenges.
“BKA have been nothing but welcoming and treated me like family.”
I’ve been coming here for two months now training in Kali and Muay Thai. At 49 (and 2 months before my 50th birthday) the classes have challenged my conditioning and pushed me to be in my best condition. Everyone has been motivational, inspirational, and encouraging and I have found my new home… Come get this work! I’m proof that you’re never too old to learn something new.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Robert C.
Hear It From Our Families
Real Students. Real Families. Real Black Belts.
Families from Orchards, Five Corners, Brush Prairie, Sifton, Fishers Landing, and Hockinson share their HWCTA experience.
26+
Years Serving Vancouver, WA
10,000+
Students Since 2000
3-4 yr
Average Journey to Black Belt
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"My daughter was the kid hiding behind my leg at every birthday party. Eight months at Han's and she's leading warm-ups in front of the whole class. The instructors didn't just teach her kicks — they taught her to use her voice. Her teacher even asked us what changed."
— Parent of a Basics student, Orchards
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Our son's occupational therapist actually recommended Han's by name. He has ADHD, and we'd tried soccer, swimming, everything — nothing stuck. The structure here is different. He knows exactly what's expected, he gets constant encouragement, and his focus has carried over into homework. His teacher noticed before we told her he'd started."
— HWCTA parents, Brush Prairie
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I signed my kids up and planned to watch from the chairs. Master Han talked me onto the mat instead — now it's the one thing our whole family does together, twice a week, no phones. No contracts, no pressure, just a school that genuinely cares whether your kids become good people. We've been here three years and we're not going anywhere until we're all black belts."
— Family program member, Fishers Landing
FAQs
Common questions from vancouver families
Serving the Orchards, Five Corners, Brush Prairie, Sifton, Fishers Landing, and Hockinson areas since 2000.
Is Han's World Class Taekwondo good for beginners?
Yes — Taekwondo is a great way to start the process for any activity. We focus on building each student's self-confidence and teaching the Tenets of Taekwondo, with Respect and Focus as core life skills that translate to any future activity. We consistently hear great things about our students who move on to other pursuits after their black belt.
What age can my child start?
Students can start at 4 years old — and we have students training with us who are nearly 60. Every class at HWCTA is offered as a family program, and we highly recommend parents get on the mat with their kids ages 4–12.
Is martial arts good for kids with ADHD or focus issues?
Martial arts is great for kids with ADHD or focus challenges — we're commonly recommended by child therapists, school guidance counselors, and other professionals in children's education. Like anything, it takes time, but we've seen amazing results over nearly 30 years in the Vancouver area.
What is the 3 Weeks for $69 web special?
After your free complimentary trial class, our extended trial is $69 for 3 weeks and includes a uniform. If you love it, we'll sit down with our manager to talk programming — no contracts, no gimmicks, no cancellation penalties. Ever.
Where are you located and is there parking?
We're at 13501 NE 84th St, Vancouver, WA 98682 — in the Padden Market Center near Heritage High School, Padden Parkway, and 84th St. There's plenty of parking in the shopping center.
How long does it take to earn a black belt?
On average, most students take 3–4 years to earn a black belt — though extraordinary students always rise to the challenge. Our black belts are officially certified by the Kukkiwon, so your rank is internationally recognized for life.
No Experience Needed · No Long-Term Contracts
Get Started with 3 Weeks for $69
Start with a free trial class, then 3 full weeks of training — uniform included. Come see why Vancouver families have trusted HWCTA one black belt at a time since 2000.
Han's World Class Taekwondo Academy · 13501 NE 84th St · Vancouver, WA 98682