501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Kirkland (425) 803 - 6800 | Northgate (206) 523 - 6865
Kirkland (425) 803 - 6800
Northgate (206) 523 - 6865
Oom yung doe™
Kids Martial Arts · Ages 4–5 · 1,500-Year Lineage
The years between six and nine shape how your child sees themselves for the rest of their life. Give them something that builds that foundation right.
Oom Yung Doe
Children at this age are forming their sense of what they are capable of. Traditional martial arts training builds that belief through genuine challenge, real instruction, and progress they can feel; not participation ribbons. Parents consistently remark on how welcomed and looked after their child feels from the very first class.
No Contracts. No Experience Needed. Start at Your Level
1,500+
Years of Unbroken Lineage
289+
Years Combined Instructor Experience
10,000+
Lives Changed in This Region
53 Years
one of americas longest standing martial arts
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WHAT TO EXPECT
What Training Here Actually Produces
Most activities keep children entertained. A good season, a trophy on the shelf, and then the next thing. Oom Yung Doe builds something different: a child who knows they can handle difficulty. Parents consistently report changes that show up everywhere, not just in class, but in how their child carries themselves at school, responds at home, and approaches anything hard.
Focus and the ability to listen, follow through, and stay present; skills the classroom immediately rewards
Confidence that comes from earning something real, not from being told they did great
Respect for others and self-discipline built through genuine structure, not fear or intimidation
Physical coordination, strength, and balance developed correctly at the age it matters most
The composure to walk away from conflict, and the capability to handle it if they cannot
A practice with enough depth and variety to hold genuine interest long after the novelty wears off
who walks through our door
Built for Young Children, and the Parents Who Know Them Best
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The One Who struggles to Listen
At home it is a negotiation. At school the teacher has mentioned it.
You are not looking for a quick fix. You want a structured environment where your child learns what it actually feels like to pay attention, follow through, and earn something. Where the expectation is real and the instructor holds it with patience, not pressure.
The Quiet One
They are capable of more than they are showing.
Shy, hesitant, slow to try new things. You are not trying to change who they are. You want them to discover what they are capable of while they are still young enough for that discovery to shape how they see themselves for years to come.
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The One With Too Much Energy
They just need something that actually matches them.
Team sports helped but something was still missing: the bench time, the waiting, the pace. Every child in this class is working the entire hour. No one is sitting out, and no one is bored.
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The One who might Be Targeted
You want them to carry themselves differently before it gets worse.
Real confidence is not something you can tell a child to have. It develops through training that is genuine. Children at this age carry themselves differently within months, and other children notice it before a word is spoken.
The Parent Playing the Long Game
You want to give them something that shapes who they become
You have tried the rotation of activities. Most held interest for a few months. You want something with real depth and real expectations; a practice that grows with your child, develops their character, and is still serving them a decade from now.
Whatever brought you here, the door is open.
Every age · Every condition · Every starting point.
"Both of my children started in April 2024. Both have improved dramatically in self confidence, control and focus. We really enjoy the classes and the instructors. We always feel welcome. The facility is well kept and clean. I would highly recommend Oom Yung Doe to kids and adults; it's a wonderful place to train."
Mia B.
One School · Every Background · Every Age · One Community, Bettering Themselves
WHAT SETS US APART
What you will not find at any other school in the state.
The Line of instructors
A 4 level system you will not find anywhere else.
No matter your rank, you can train with certified instructors at any of our four levels, from someone with 4 years of experience all the way up to a Master with over 50 years of experience. Most schools cannot offer a fraction of that. At most martial arts schools, you train with whoever is available that day. At Oom Yung Doe, every student has access to four tiers of instructors: Local Instructor, Regional Instructor, National Instructor, and Master. It does not matter if you walked in last week or have been training for ten years or more. There is always another step for continued improvement. This structure also means your own local instructors are always learning from the tiers above them for consistent critique on their techniques, which these advanced adjustments can be passed down to you within your lessons. You are never the most advanced student in the room with no one left to learn from, and your instructor is never the most advanced teacher.
Oom Yung Doe
8 complete martial arts taught as one system.
Not eight styles taught one at a time. Eight styles woven into a single practice that builds your entire body at the same time, same effort. Mentally, physically, internally, externally, all developing in a balanced way during your practice. Since 1971, the schools of Oom Yung Doe have always taught “8 Complete Styles Taught as One”. Incorporating Kong Su (Karate and Taekwondo), Kung Fu, Aikido and Hap Ki Do, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, Tai Chi Chung, Bagua, Kom Doe (Samurai Sword), and Ship Pal Gae (18 Traditional Weapons). Oom Yung Doe also offers much depth into Qi Gong (Nae Gong) and Yoga movements. Most unique to the Oom Yung Doe style are the ultimate forms from Asia; Nae Gong Bope, Way Gong Bope, and Kyong Gong Sul Bope. All taught and critiqued by the Master Level Teaching Team. Proper forms and movements, developing all areas of the body and mind at the same time brings about a deeper benefit one cannot achieve through various forms of exercise, weight training, sports, or punching and kicking. When you are young the body can withstand over and under use of muscles and joints. However, with proper training one can build a proper foundation within themselves at any age or condition. Within a short period of time, you will know and feel the difference.
the lineage
1,500 years of tradition, refined from grandmasters to grandmasters.
Oom Yung Doe traces its lineage back over 1,500 years through generations of East Asian martial arts masters and grandmasters. Refined from masters and grandmasters to masters and grandmasters, this depth of martial arts knowledge and wisdom was brought to the United States by Grandmaster "Iron" Kim in the early 1970s, and it is the same line you train in today at both of our Northwest schools. This is not a system invented in a strip mall in the 1990s. It is not a modern interpretation of something somebody read in a book. When you learn a movement here, you are learning the movement that has been refined by a limited number of accomplished masters and grandmasters over centuries, then passed down without shortcuts and without compromise. You are not training a fitness routine. You are training a practice that has been alive longer than most countries.
No Contracts. No Experience Needed. Start at Your Level
what students say
The reasons people stay for years, in their own words.
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My son started training one month ago, and already we have seen a big improvement in his focus at school and his attitude at home.
Karen M.
"I looked at several other schools prior to choosing Oom Yung Doe for my daughter. I highly recommend this school. I've seen her flourish under excellent instructors. The head instructors have a high emotional acumen and are able to motivate the students without using fear and intimidation. My daughter has gained confidence, discipline, and is learning what is possible through hard work."
Jason F.
"I have had my children training at Oom Yung Doe for almost a year now. The instructors have a wonderful understanding of the way children need to be trained, not only where they are at physically, but where they are at mentally. The foundation of the many different styles is set first, and when the child was comfortable and ready to be challenged, they move on. We are going on three years now and still love this place. My boys are strong and confident and have competed in tournaments and one even earned a bronze medal."
Adrienne K.
"My daughter attends classes at Oom Yung Doe. The instructors are friendly and supportive. They have helped her find confidence and strength in herself. Where she struggled before with insecurity, she now stands with pride and passion. Oom Yung Doe is a fantastic place. I recommend the school with great enthusiasm!"
Kelly P.
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"Oom Yung Doe has changed my life. I have been affected greatly not only physically but mentally and I can easily say Oom Yung Doe is one of the best things that happened to me."
Annalise
"Both of my children started in April 2024. Both have improved dramatically in self confidence, control and focus. We really enjoy the classes and the instructors. We always feel welcome. The facility is well kept and clean. I would highly recommend Oom Yung Doe to kids and adults; it's a wonderful place to train."
Mia B.
"My child has been taking lessons for years, and it has done wonders. Not everybody is successful with children who have special needs. The instructors have a manner that engages kids and drives them to keep stretching their abilities. At the same time, they are warm and caring to each individual. I've never seen a child they couldn't reach."
Christie R.
"I'm very picky about the classes and activities my child attends. After trying a few different ones I can say that Oom Yung Doe is the best choice. The instructors are dedicated, well trained and very much involved in my child's training and overall development. This is so much more than a physical martial arts class; it teaches children important life skills, patience and respect."
S.P
"My daughter has had such a great experience with Oom Yung Doe. She has gained a great amount of confidence in learning the art of martial arts. Oom Yung Doe is a great school based on superior instruction, flexibility of classes, and dedicated instructors."
Heather H.
"I am so glad I found Oom Yung Doe. It is a traditional martial art which blends mental and physical training. I have developed mental focus and greatly increased my flexibility and physical strength. It has also given me a great way to bond with my kids. I'd highly recommend Oom Yung Doe to anyone, both for themselves, their kids, or both."
Chris B.
YOUR FIRST LESSON
What to Expect at Your Free Trial Lesson
1
Your childarrive in comfortable clothes.
No uniform required. Nothing to buy. Just show up.
2
They meet their instructor and a few of the students they will train alongside.
Before anything begins, your child gets introduced to the instructor and some of the students in their class.
3
They join the class and learn foundational movements at their own pace.
The instructor fits the movement to your child's starting point. Every student in the room is working at their own level, even within the same class.
4
You're able watch from the side and ask questions afterwords.
Schedule, class options, what training typically looks like over the first several months for a student their age or if satisfied you sign up.
5
You both leave knowing if this is the right fit.
Either way, the lesson is yours. Free, with no obligation either way.
45 minute lesson. Parents are welcome to observe the full class from start to finish.
Kirkland
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Monday Through Friday
Northgate
4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
Monday Through Friday
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
45 Minutes to See If This Is the Right Fit
The hardest part is walking through the door for the first time. Your child's free trial lesson is 45 minutes, with no obligation and no commitment to return. Just an honest look at what training here feels like, for them and for you.
Free. No purchase or commitment required
Personalized feedback from a real instructor, fitted to your child's age and starting point
Any age, any background, any starting point
No contracts ever. Month to month, pause anytime
501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your development is the mission
OOM YUNG DOE™
Oom Yung Doe schools located in Kirkland and Northgate are managed as part of the Oom Yung Doe USA 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations made are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Federal Tax ID under the name Oom Yung Doe Kirkland is 82-2858274.
© 2025 by Oom Yung Doe
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
No Contracts
EIN 82-2858274