Seattle Times Nominated 2025 for
Best In The PNW Martial Arts Program

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

Training in Taekwondo is a fun and effective way to stay fit while developing discipline, self-confidence and perseverance. All of our Instructors are internationally certified through the World Taekwondo Headquarters and The Korea Taekwondo Moodukkwan Association. Our Instructors have experience working with Preschoolers, Children, Teens, Adults; As well as indivduals with autisum, ADHD, Down Syndrome and Physical Handicaps. Our instructors are welcoming of any and all students with a willingness to learn and will teach students the fun of challenging themselves to be better today than they were yesterday. We focus our teaching on self-defense, good sportsmanship and positive character development. Hawks Family Martial Arts is a proud partner of the City of Covington Parks and Recreation. Voted Best Martial Arts School in the Maple Valley/Covington Area the last 3 years in a row. Received a 2025 nomination for Best In The PNW by the Seattle Times. Our Program has 18 certified instructors, 23 Student Instructors and over 260 active students. Our philosophy is simple, teaching from our hearts should not empty your wallet!

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Class Schedule

Unlimited training schedule for one rate

Maple Valley

27203 216th Ave SE #10, Maple Valley 98038

Monday - Thursday

Tiny Tigers ages 4-5 years 5:00-5:45pm

Kids ages 6-9 years 6:00-6:45pm

Covington

15827 SE 272nd St, Kent 98042

Monday - Friday

Cadets ages 6-9 5:00-5:45

Jr's/Adults ages 10 and up 6:00-6:45

Black Belts 7:00-7:45 Mon

Advanced Ranks 7:00-7:45 Tues Competition Training 7:00-7:45 Fri

Locations coming soon for Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Auburn and Renton

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PRINCIPLES OF TAEKWONDO

Respect

Self-Discipline

Focus

Confidence

Perseverance

Self-Control

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MEET PRIMARY OUR INSTRUCTORS

Master Hawks is the founder of Hawks Family Martial Arts, currently the PNW head of the Dojang Sports Organization in WA State and is an internationally certified black belt in Taekwondo. A student descendant of Honorable Grand Masters Dan K. Choi, one of the original Masters responsible for introducing Taekwondo to the U.S.; and Hyun Choi, the former president of the U.T.A. and currently one of the highest ranking, most respected Black Belts in California. A current student of Grand Master Leonard Ortez. Master Hawks is a lifelong practitioner of the Martial Arts with 40 years of training experience and 35 of active teaching experience. He also holds high Dan ranks in Okinawan Kenpo and Karate.

Kwanjanim Hawks

Owner and Master Instructor

Chogumin Daisy began her Martial Arts Journey 11 years ago. She is a 4 time consecutive State Champion and National Qualifier. She is currently attending UW working towards a degree in Teaching with a minor in American Sign Language.

Assistant Instructor

Chogunim Daisy Linder

Chogunims Taylor and Sean began their Taekwondo training in 1999. Choganim Sean has been a Para Educator for 7 Years. Choganim Taylor has been an Assistant Teacher in Martial Arts for 20 years.