Adult Taekwondo Classes in Cedar Mill, OR

Ages 18 and Up

Adult Taekwondo Classes in Cedar Mill Are Where Self-Defense Meets Fitness!

Adult Taekwondo at W1 is open to ages 18 and up, and draws a genuinely wide mix: professionals from companies like Intel and Nike, complete beginners, and members who've trained with us for years, ages roughly 28 to 70. Classes are a 40-minute, high-energy workout built around reaction-based, strength-based, and team games, taught by instructors with real high-performance Olympic sparring backgrounds.

We follow the standard Kukkiwon rank system and only award official Kukkiwon Black Belt certification: real milestones, not gimmicks. Members have lost significant weight and kept it off, trained with us into their 70s, and earned Black Belts starting as complete beginners well into adulthood. Many end up becoming real friends outside of class, too.

What Makes Our Adult Taekwondo Classes Different?

A sustainable workout routine that keeps you coming back, not burned out
Personalized guidance from experienced instructors at every skill level
Real self-defense skills you can rely on in everyday life
An encouraging, supportive community that pushes you to be your best

Adult class schedule

Tuesday8:00 to 8:40 PMKicking and striking. Combinations from beginner basics up to Olympic level sparring combos.

Wednesday6:40 PMSparring and self defense.

Thursday8:00 to 8:40 PMForms and pads. Official Kukkiwon forms mixed with pad kicking.

Any class can include strength and conditioning drills, starting with bodyweight basics like pushups and squats.

What you train

Adult classes are built for people who want to stay active and healthy. Every week you work on flexibility, agility, cardio and strength. Our self defense training covers striking, awareness, and building natural reflexes so you react quickly in case of danger.

What research says about taekwondo for adults

In a 2023 randomized controlled trial published in Frontiers in Public Health, women with an average age of 63 trained adapted taekwondo for 8 weeks (24 sessions). They improved leg and arm strength, aerobic endurance, lower body flexibility, and balance with eyes closed, and reported better mental and general health. Read the study.

Adults who train at W1

Ms. Marny earned her black belt with us in her sixties.
Mr. Terry trains with us at 70.
Mr. Ken lost about 20 pounds training with us.
Mr. Andrew joined together with his son, and they are working toward their black belts this year.
Mr. Mason and his three kids train together as a family, and two of his kids have medaled nationally in Olympic sparring.
Ms. Aubrey, an art teacher at Sunset High School, joined after her son started and calls class an oasis in her week.
Ms. Kaidi, a parent, comes to class for stillness of mind, to refine the details of her forms, and for the community.
Ms. Dipti joined to build confidence and work toward the achievable goals our belt system provides.
Mr. Taylor joined at 28 to add a positive activity to his life and stay physically ready to perform.

Belts and sparring gear

Adults test for Kukkiwon belts the same way kids do and earn official Kukkiwon certification. When you are ready to start sparring, you buy your own sparring gear. See how our athletes compete on the W1 Competition Team, or watch Master Adrian break down kicks in our free Taekwondo video lessons.

Adult taekwondo FAQ

When are adult classes?

Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 8:40 PM, and Wednesday at 6:40 PM for sparring and self defense.

Do I need experience?

No. Beginners start every week, and no experience is needed.

Is there an age limit?

Adult classes are for ages 18 and up. Our adult members range from their late 20s to 70, and Ms. Marny earned her black belt in her sixties.

Do adults earn real belts?

Yes. Adults test for official Kukkiwon ranks and earn Kukkiwon certification, the same as our kids.

Is self defense included?

Yes. Wednesday class focuses on sparring and self defense, covering striking, awareness, and building natural reflexes for real situations.

Do I need a uniform?

We provide a uniform with trial memberships. Once you are ready to spar, you buy your own sparring gear.

Compare all of our programs for kids, teens and adults, or call (503) 626-1888 to ask about adult classes.

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