Home › Texas › Lakeway › American Tigers World TaeKwonDo
American Tigers World TaeKwonDo
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lakeway, Texas
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tigeraustin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 698-2158
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you want or your kids to enhance self-esteem, build confidence, develop discipline and teach self-defense, taekwondo is a good way to learn.”
“My daughter started at age 4 and my son started at age 6.”
“From women self defense class, to children and adults.”
“I highly recommend this Tae Kwon Do school, which is taught by Master Kim, who has lots of experience and is part of the National Tae Kwon Do Demonstration team.”
“If you want or your kids to enhance self-esteem, build confidence, develop discipline and teach self-defense, taekwondo is a good way to learn.”
“Students have to work hard to reach their goals; whether it be a stripe or the next belt.”
Other martial arts here
“If you want or your kids to enhance self-esteem, build confidence, develop discipline and teach self-defense, taekwondo is a good way to learn.”
What students say
“My 3 yrs old twins start to take classes with Grandmaster Kim from last week. He is patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable.”
“This is a great facility for the entire family.”
“If you want or your kids to enhance self-esteem, build confidence, develop discipline and teach self-defense, taekwondo is a good way to learn.”
“I highly recommend this Tae Kwon Do school, which is taught by Master Kim, who has lots of experience and is part of the National Tae Kwon Do Demonstration team.”
“She has been enrolled in the beginning class and Grandmaster Kim has been awesome and I am so amazed at how much she is learning each week.”
“Just to name few, they will learn to respect each other, have self control, self confidence, and continue a healthy life style to excel in this challenging era!”
From the reviews
He is the real deal! I myself grew up in Korea and went through a rigorous training to become a black belt holder in Korea. Master Kim is in a different level than your average town martial art instructors. Learn the real stuff from the real master who even competed for the Korean national team.
When I first started Taekwondo, I had the luxury of having Master Kim as a teacher. He would constantly push me to my limits and help me learn and improve my skills. Based on my personal expierence with him, I can confidently say that he is a wonderful teacher that always has his mind set on Taekwondo.
My 3 yrs old twins start to take classes with Grandmaster Kim from last week. He is patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. Even though it has been only a week, It is clear my kids love him. He teaches with honor and respect with big hugs.
I personally know Grandmaster Young Hoon Kim, and he is an awesome instructor. I hold black belt in taekwondo, and I myself had practiced taekwondo for several years. If you want or your kids to enhance self-esteem, build confidence, develop discipline and teach self-defense, taekwondo is a good way to learn.
New to taekwondo? Start at American Tigers World TaeKwonDo
American Tigers World TaeKwonDo comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at American Tigers World TaeKwonDo
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
More taekwondo schools near Lakeway
Tae Kwon Do Kicks Lakeway
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Texas Traditional Taekwondo
Lakeway TaeKwonDo
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews