About
Tiger Taekwondo Academy offers an After School Martial Arts program. The program is available to University Place School District students and serves ages 5 through 18.
Programs
- After School Martial Arts program — Available to University Place School District.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
Tiger Taekwondo Academy has served the University Place, Tacoma, and Lakewood areas since July 2006. It was founded by Master Jaeseok Choi and Master Kiho Kim. All classes are taught by Master Jaeseok Choi, a 6th Dan Black Belt, and Master Russell Larson, a 5th Dan Black Belt, with help from several Black Belt students and color belt students selected by Master Choi as Junior Leaders. The academy is based on the philosophy of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. It is under the umbrella of World Taekwondo and is affiliated with USA Taekwondo, and it can issue Official Black Belt Certificates from Kukkiwon.
What families say
“A wonderful place for children and grown ups alike to learn respect and the art of self defense and techniques from wonderful souls like Master Choi and great teachers like Mr. Larson, Miss Ishikawa, & Mr. Stewart!” — Anna Vincent
“Wonderful school and instructors! My son has learned so much from them. We could not be more satisfied.” — Lucia Randazzo Evans
Last updated October 27, 2026.
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