Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts

Master Pae's World Class Martial Arts We teaches Taekwondo, self-defense. We offer classes for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors.

Taekwondo buddies beyond the dojang! 🥋⚽️💚💙Love seeing our students having fun together outside of Taekwondo. The friends...
09/07/2026

Taekwondo buddies beyond the dojang! 🥋⚽️💚💙

Love seeing our students having fun together outside of Taekwondo. The friendships they build along the way make these moments even more special.

What a great day at the Sounders game!

Taekwondo buddies beyond the dojang! 🥋⚽️💚💙So great to see our students spending time together and having fun outside of ...
09/07/2026

Taekwondo buddies beyond the dojang! 🥋⚽️💚💙

So great to see our students spending time together and having fun outside of Taekwondo. The friendships they build along the way are just as special as the skills they learn on the mat.

Looks like they had an awesome time at the Sounders game!

Thanks to Alexis for sharing this great photo with us! 😊

🥋 BACK TO SCHOOL. BACK TO STRONGER. ❤️Summer gave us time to rest, travel, make memories, and enjoy a different rhythm.B...
09/01/2026

🥋 BACK TO SCHOOL. BACK TO STRONGER. ❤️
Summer gave us time to rest, travel, make memories, and enjoy a different rhythm.
But we have to admit… we’ve missed this.
The sound of kihaps filling the dojang.
Friends training side by side.
The smiles after a hard class.
Students encouraging one another.
And that feeling of being together again. ❤️
Tomorrow, September 1st, regular classes are BACK!
As our students return to school, it’s also time to return to the routines that help them grow — focus, confidence, discipline, perseverance, fitness, and respect.
And to our families who have been away for a little while this summer:
Don’t worry about how long you’ve been gone.
Don’t worry about where you left off.
Just come back. 🥋
Your instructors are ready.
Your teammates are waiting.
And your place on the mat is still here.
We can’t wait to see our WCMA family together again and begin another amazing school year.
New school year. Fresh start.
Let’s grow stronger together. ❤️
🥋 Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts
📍 Lakewood, Washington

08/31/2026

They moved all the way to South Carolina.

But look closely at what Jayden and Lucas are still wearing at Yellowstone. ❤️🥋

Their Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts hoodies.

A few days ago, their family unexpectedly sent Mrs. Kim and me these photos along with a message that meant more to us than they probably realized.

“Since we have made such a huge and unforgettable milestone with Master Pae and Mrs. Kim, you will be always in our heart.”

This is why teaching Taekwondo has never been just about belts, kicks, forms, or tournaments for us.

We get to watch children grow.

We see them become stronger and more confident. We watch them struggle, improve, succeed, laugh, and create memories with their teammates and families.

And sometimes, even after a family moves thousands of miles away, that connection remains.

Jayden and Lucas — keep training, keep growing, and keep making us proud.

No matter where your journey takes you, Mrs. Kim and I will always be cheering for you from Washington.

We miss you all. ❤️🥋

— Master Pae & Mrs. Kim
Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts
Lakewood, WA

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08/31/2026

Sometimes, a message from a family reminds us why we do what we do. ❤️

Jayden and Lucas trained with us for years before their family moved from Washington to South Carolina.

A few days ago, their family surprised us with these photos from their travels.

When Mrs. Kim and I saw the boys standing at Yellowstone, thousands of miles away, still wearing their Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts hoodies, we both smiled.

But then we read their parents’ message.

“Since we have made such a huge and unforgettable milestone with Master Pae and Mrs. Kim, you will be always in our heart.”

That stopped me for a moment.

As instructors, of course we want our students to develop strong technique. We want them to kick better, become stronger, earn their belts, learn discipline, and become confident martial artists.

But after many years of teaching, moments like this remind me that Taekwondo can become something much bigger than what happens on the mat.

We watch children grow up.

We see the shy child begin to believe in himself.
We see students struggle, try again, and finally succeed.
We celebrate belt tests, demonstrations, tournaments, birthdays, graduations, and so many ordinary days in between.

And somewhere along the way, students, parents, instructors, and families become an important part of one another’s lives.

Military orders come.
Jobs change.
Families move.
Children grow up.

But the relationships and memories don’t simply disappear when someone leaves the dojang.

Jayden and Lucas, seeing these pictures made Mrs. Kim and me so happy.

Keep training. Keep growing. Keep challenging yourselves.

Wherever your Taekwondo journey takes you, know that there will always be people here in Washington cheering for you.

And to your whole family — thank you for allowing us to be a part of your boys’ lives and for continuing to let us be part of their journey.

We miss you all. ❤️🥋

This is one of the greatest privileges of being a Taekwondo instructor.

Master Pae & Mrs. Kim
Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts
Lakewood, Washington

08/29/2026

A new school year is about more than new classes, new teachers, and good grades. 🎒
As parents, we want our children to walk into school with confidence.
We want them to stay focused when things get difficult, make good choices when we’re not there, treat others with respect, and have the courage to keep going when something doesn’t come easily.
That’s what we work on every day at Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts.
Through Taekwondo, children don’t just learn how to kick and punch. They learn how to listen, focus, persevere, control their emotions, respect others, and believe in themselves.
And those lessons don’t stay on the mat.
They go with them into the classroom, back home, and eventually into life.
This school year, give your child more than just another after-school activity.
Give them an opportunity to become stronger—inside and out.
🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL
🥋 2 Weeks FREE Trial
🎁 FREE Uniform Included
Come experience our program and see the difference for yourself.
📍 Master Pae’s World Class Martial Arts — Lakewood, WA
🌐 masterpaema.com
Strong body. Focused mind. Confident child.
Skills for school. Skills for life.

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8811 South Tacoma Way, #101
Lakewood, WA
98499

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm

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+12534740554

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