Lakewood family taekwondo and battleground mma
Curriculum videos are now available.  Please check the adult and children's testing requirements pages to see JD performing the forms.

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Instructors

Head Instructor: Mr. Rocky Burns

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Mr. Burns began his Tae Kwon Do Training in 1982 and started Teaching Martial Arts in 2002.   Read More...

 

Assistant Instructor: Mr. JD Burns

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JD Burns started his martial arts training at the age of 6.  Read More...

 

MMA/wrestling club Head Instructor: Mr. Andrew Palmer

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Andrew Palmer grew up in Fife Washington where he wrestled throughout Junior High and High School.  Read More...

 

Wrestling Club assistant Instructor: Mr. Josh Kilfoyle

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Josh Kilfoyle grew up in Orting, Washington. He has been active in sports since Read More...

 


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We now carry Iron Smash MMA clothing and gear.  Stop by the Dojang or visit the Iron Smash website to pick some up.

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Welcome to Lakewood Family Taekwondo and Battleground MMA

"The highest reward for a persons toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it."

 

Welcome to Black Belt USA Taekwondo and Battleground MMA. Our goal is that you have fun while improving yourself through discipline of the body and the mind. Through the study of the martial arts you will develop strong moral character, self-confidence, respect, self-esteem, and patience.

Black Belt USA Taekwondo is a great place for families to work-out together. In this hectic world it can be challenging to find time to spend with your kids. Our studio offers a great solution for you. You and your kids can spend some time exercising and learning the life skills mentioned above together. What better way to spend quality time as a family.

Black Belt USA Taekwondo teaches a variety of martial arts techniques including Taekwondo, hapkido, judo, juijitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and yoga.  Our mixed martial arts students and instructors are well respected and some of the most successful in the area. 

Black Belt USA Taekwondo and Battleground MMA. We develop strong leaders in the home, the school, the community, and in life.

Located in Lakewood Washington near Tacoma.  For more information please contact us.

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Battleground Sponsored Soccer Team

The Dojang has sponsored a soccer team.

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Ultimate Birthday Party

We are now offering Birthday Parties.  It is a birthday party that your child will never forget, for ages 4 and up.

Member Pricing: $225 for 90 minutes

 

This party includes:

  • Party for 12 guests ($10 for each additional child).
  • 12 Martial Arts Party Invitations.
  • Gift bags for all 12 guests.
  • 40 minutes of Taekwondo instruction.
  • Fun Games like "Black Belt says", Ninja Balloon Breaking, Martial Arts Ostacle Course, Bean Bag Block, Tiger Tag and more.
  • Birthday child will become "Black Belt For the Day"
  • Birthday child will get to cut the birthday cake with a real Ninja sword
  • Fun Music.
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Totally Taekwondo Magazine Issue 31
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Little Tigers Class
Pre-school age children have different physical, mental and emotional developmental needs than their older peers in the junior class.  For this reason, the Little Tigers curriculum is developed specifically to meet the requirements of children in the age group.  Physically in this age group we focus on developing balance, coordination and gross motor skills.  We also spend a great deal of time teaching students how to listen, focus and follow directions.  These are the essential skills necessary to be
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Black Belt Level of Responsibility

Are you testing for your black belt soon?  If so, you need to read this article FIRST.    

Aspiring Tae Kwon Do trainees enter the dojang for the first time and typically view the black belts around them as possessing some anceient golden key allowing them to unlock a door to the mystical wisdom and power of the Eastern traditions. 

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The 5 Tenets of Tae Kwon Do

  The Five Tenets of Tae Kwon Do and What They Mean

 

1.  COURTESY

        Enduring respect for and consideration of self and others.  Being polite, using your manners  and having humility.

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ADHD and Tae Kwon Do

The child that has ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is gifted. This special child is creative and spontaneous with the ability to hyper focus on any interesting task.

Conversely, this same child is a challenge to parents because they can often be aggressive, hyper, distractible and impulsive. The world views these children as "hard to handle" which can permanently harm self-esteem.

Children are frequently distracted or inattentive and often impulsive on occasion, but a child living with ADHD experiences these attributes most of the time.  A parent has a great deal of influence in helping their child perceive these character traits as advantageous, not a liability.

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There Are Always Second Chances!

Many years ago, a troubled man stood at the crossroads of his life.  He fought with this parents, performed poorly in school and had trouble making friends.  Like many his age, he also struggleD with issues of identity:  He often thought to himself, "Who am I? and Where do I belong?"

 In a desperate bid to fit in with his peers, he joined a street gang, and so began his life as a street thug.  Then after a violent street fight and encounter with the police, he realized his life wasn't on the right track.  It was time for a change. . .

 

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What's New

Current Specials

  • 1 Day Pass
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    One Day All Access Pass
    $15
    Take this opportunity to try any or all of our classes for only $15 for 1 day.  Come see what you are missing!
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  • 20% Discount

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    We are offering 20% discounts on enrollment for FIre, Police, Military and Multiple student families.  Mention this ad when you come in for details.

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  • BattleGround 2 week trial
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    BattleGround MMA 2 Week Trial Lessons

    $20

     

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  • New Student Special

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    Want to see a positive change in your child? 

    Give us four Lessons!

    No Risk 1 Month Trial Course and Free Uniform

    ONLY $49

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Testimonials

Great Environment
I have two boys in Tae Kwon Do here. They love it! From their very first lesson they were hooked. I love how individualized the attention is that instructors give. They know all the names of the children and give each a chance to shine. They teach respect by showing it. My childrens' self confidence has grown and they couldn't be happier here!



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