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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Head Instructor: Mr. Rocky Burns

Rocky Burns. Head Instructor

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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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 Tae Kwon Do Magazine
Exciting news!  We are now carrying the Totally Tae Kwon Do electronic magazine. 
Totally Tae Kwon Do is a free online magazine for Tae Kwon Do enthusiasts across the globe.

The magazine dedicated to all aspects of the martial art of Tae Kwon Do, arguably the world's most popular martial art and Olympic sport. The magazine caters for all styles of the art, so whether you're
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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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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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Current Specials

  • 1 Day Pass
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    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

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Testimonials

a hard working irish guy who loves to fight
I will say this about the excellent staff and instruction here at battleground... they are very knowledgable of many different styles and techniques.... I, being a student myself can tell you that they are 100% commited to the development of  a well rounded and well disciplined fighter....I can tell you after I signed up, my views on life and the way I do things have changed having trained at this fine academy... great teachers... great students and great fun family atmosphere.
Larry Conley
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