Located in the charming town of Potomac, MD, East West Tae Kwon Do stands as a beacon of martial arts excellence. This esteemed establishment offers a welcoming environment for students of all ages and skill levels to hone their techniques and discipline. East West Tae Kwon Do is an official member of the World Taekwondo Federation and Kukkiwon (the world governing body for Tae Kwon Do).
At East West Tae Kwon Do, we strive to create not just a place to learn martial arts, but to create a complete experience for every member! Our focus is on building strength in body, mind, and spirit.
Olympic-Style Tae Kwon Do Training and Competition
For those students who want to challenge themselves, East West Tae Kwon Do provides the pathway to the Olympics! As one of the few studios locally that teaches and competes in Olympic-style Tae Kwon Do, each year we send students to the Maryland State and USA National Tae Kwon Do Championships. To date, we have trained over 200 Maryland Champions and 50 USA National Champions! We push our students to achieve great things as martial artists, but also to be humble, to be part of a team, and to always exercise good sportsmanship. We are the only pathway to the Olympics in Potomac! Join Us And Be Champions in Tournaments and in LIFE!
East West Tae Kwon Do competes on the USA Taekwondo and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit at the local, state and national level. Our team at East West Tae Kwon Do is proud to expose young martial artists to the exciting opportunities offered by the martial arts, and there's no better proving ground that in local and national championships.
Recent achievements include:
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- 2025 AAU National TKD Championship, Salt Lake City, Utah results:
- 3 team members selected for AAU Traditional Forms Nationals Team
- 8 Gold
- 4 Silver
- 5 Bronze
- 2019 USA National TKD Championship Results:
- 5 Gold
- 5 Silver
- 5 Bronze
- 2018 USA National TKD Championship Results:
- 4 Gold
- 1 Silver
- 7 Bronze
- 2017 USA National TKD Championship Results:
- 4 Gold
- 3 Silver
- 5 Bronze
Kids Tae Kwon Do: Building Confidence, Focus, and Leadership
At East West Tae Kwon Do, we have been teaching Tae Kwon Do to kids of all ages in Potomac for over 30 years. Our Kids Tae Kwon Do program is safe, effective, and fun! Tae Kwon Do is a fantastic activity for the entire family. Regardless of age and ability, students of Tae Kwon Do will enjoy improved focus, self-discipline, confidence, coordination, physical fitness, flexibility, and strength. At East West Tae Kwon Do, we strive to teach core character building philosophies or tenets through movement, discipline, and hard work!
East West Tae Kwon Do focuses not just on training the body, but also on improving the self-discipline, focus, confidence, and mental and physical strength of our students. Our Kids Tae Kwon Do curriculum teaches kids the practical, lifetime benefits of Tae Kwon Do, offering kids from around Potomac the opportunity to take on a fun and exciting activity that will improve their lives!
Benefits include improving:
- Focus
- Confidence
- Strength and Fitness
- Fine Motor Skills
- Self-Discipline
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Dealing with Bullies
East West Tae Kwon Do has created a Kids Tae Kwon Do program that is guaranteed to instill your child with the vital confidence, fitness, and motivation to excel in every aspect of their life!
What are East West Tae Kwon Do Classes Like?
Our Kids Tae Kwon Do program here in Potomac has different class types:
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Tiger Program (Ages 4-9)
Our youngest students will begin to practice and develop “early skills” in our fun and structured beginners’ program. Kids enjoy and take pride in being a part of a regular routine as they make progress in each class and learn what they can do! Watch their confidence grow as they develop balance, coordination, and listening skills in a fun and safe environment as they begin to learn some basic martial arts techniques.
Kids Program (White & Yellow Belts)
Our Kids’ Program is designed to develop life skills such as listening, focus, self-discipline, and self-control. This program includes training in Tae Kwon Do, self-defense, and fitness and is a great way to develop your child’s confidence and self-esteem. We emphasize character and leadership. Sparring begins at yellow belt.
Advanced Kids Program (Green, Blue, and Red Belts)
Our Advanced Kids program is for older kids who have been with East West Tae Kwon Do for a while. Through setting goals and advancing through the martial arts ranking system, your child will develop ambition, drive and determination. Through practicing their moves, they’ll learn discipline and the value of hard work. By paying attention in class, and respecting their instructors and fellow students, they’ll learn patience, respect and courtesy. Our Advanced Kids learn more advanced self-defense techniques as well as how to deal with bullies.
Adult Tae Kwon Do curriculum is a program focused on improving striking ability for self-defense, and for improving the effectiveness of the body's motions. Through our program you will gain increased physical and mental balance, and improved confidence for every day life.
After School Shuttle Program: Simplify Your Schedule
At East West Tae Kwon Do, we recognize that being a parent can sometimes require being in two places at once. That's why we offer our after school shuttle program! Fill out the form on your screen for more information about scheduling and location availability!
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Our After School Program Is Safe and Reliable. Children are picked up directly from their school in our vans/buses and are brought to our studio for an afternoon full of martial arts, homework, games, and exercise. All of our After School Program workers have gone through an official background check through the FBI and CJIS. Our rates are comparable to day care, with the added bonus that you receive Tae Kwon Do instruction included in the fees. Our After School program is trusted by private and public schools throughout Potomac!
We are proud to serve these schools around the Potomac area:
- Potomac Elementary
- Bells Mill Elementary
- Carderock Elementary
- Wayside Elementary
- Cold Spring Elementary
- Ritchie Park Elementary
- Beverly Farms Elementary
- Diener School
- Norwood School
- Hoover Middle
- Cabin John Middle
- St. Andrews School
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Summer Camp and Birthday Parties
Now in its 28th year of camp in Potomac, East West Tae Kwon Do’s Summer Camp gives your child a fun, safe, and exciting summer. East West Tae Kwon Do has years of experience providing exciting, high-energy kids birthday parties that truly make lasting memories.
“My son has been taking TKD at East West Tae Kwon Do for the last 6 years. We are amazed at how much this has contributed to his confidence. Their teaching methods are outstanding and Master Sharma provides an authentic TKD curriculum."