SEATTLE TAEKWONDO proudly serving the cities of Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Brier and Bothell since 1993
Seattle Tae Kwon Do is the longest running Martial Arts school in the area. Seattle Tae Kwon Do is a 4-time winner of King 5’s Best of Western Washington for best Martial Arts school in the State.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in . We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, experience level, or natural aptitude. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Master Dalton
7th Degree Black Belt
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Master Dalton is the Chief Instructor at Seattle Taekwondo. He is a 7th Degree Black Belt, and has been training for over 37 years in Taekwondo. Starting under the tutelage of Grandmaster Jack Pierce, Master Dalton took ownership of Grandmaster Pierce’s Taekwondo school in 2019 after his passing. In October 2024, Master Dalton entered into an agreement with Grandmaster Brandon Richards to purchase Seattle TKD, allowing Grandmaster Richards to move on to a new chapter in his life and Taekwondo Journey, while allowing Master Dalton to lead Seattle TKD into the future. In his time as a Taekwondo Instructor, Master Dalton has promoted hundreds of students to Black Belt ranks under Kukkiwon, the world Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea. Additionally, Master Dalton served over 20 years in the US Army, and competed as a member of the US All-Army Taekwondo Team.
In addition to Taekwondo, Master Dalton has trained in various other styles of martial arts, including Judo (Brown Belt), Karate (1st Dan), Jujutsu (Brown Belt), Muay Thai (4 Years) Hapkido (1st Dan), and Tang Soo Do (2nd Dan). Ending his 20 year career in the Army as a Staff Sergeant, he served in vaious capacities, including PATRIOT missile system Fire Control Specialist, Combat Medic, Occupational Therapy Lead, Drill Sergeant, and Instructor for SROTC programs.
Mrs. Megan Dalton
3rd Degree Black Belt
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Mrs. Megan Dalton is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, and the director of Seattle TKD’s tiny tigers (Preschool) Taekwondo program. Mrs. Dalton started her training during the pandemic, where training was only available virtually. Since that time, Mrs. Dalton has earned her Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, certified as an instructor, and competed many times at the national level. Mrs. Dalton brings her knowledge as an educator and as a certified instructor to the forefront as she works to ensure that our youngest students receive the absolute highest quality Taekwondo education possible, with empathy, kindness, warmth, and at the same time, a high level of discipline, in order to better prepare them for our traditional program and for the challenges that they will face as they get older.
Outside of Taekwondo, Mrs. Dalton shares a daughter with Master Dalton, Charlotte, who is a student in our Tiny Tigers program. She is also in the midst of her Master’s Degree program in Elementary education, with a goal of being a teacher for students in elementary school, further guiding the youth of today toward the successes of tomorrow.
Master Michelle Gundersen
5th Degree Black Belt
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Master Michelle Gundersen is a 5th Degree Black Belt, having started training after her children at the young age of 42 years. She has competed throughout her martial arts career, earning local, regional, and national championships in her respective divisions. Her knowledge and expertise in competition and the standards established by the highest levels of Taekwondo have allowed her to undergo the instructor certification process, the Kukkiwon Master’s Course, and the Kukkiwon Examiner’s course.
Master Gundersen has made the transition from a 25+ year competitive career to one of teaching the next generation of martial artists to guide them toward their own future successes in Taekwondo and in their lives. Master Gundersen also has three grown children, all of whom have also been students and black belts of Seattle Taekwondo in the past, however their lives have taken them in different directions, but the teachings of Taekwondo continue to guide them in their careers and their lives today.
