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Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Boston, Massachusetts
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) · Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkd-boston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (617) 266-5050
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
The classes they run
“My daughter began taking classes here for a year and a half and we love it!”
“There is also light sparring on Weds and full contact sparring on Friday nights, which I've loved and would recommend.”
“The lunchtime classes are usually very small and it can be essentially a private lesson with a super teacher.”
“Great place to learn the traditional martial art and its practicality in self-defense.”
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“Great place to learn the traditional martial art and its practicality in self-defense.”
What students say
“Learners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities epitomize the tenets of ethical self conduct and unity among members.”
“Everyone is kind and supportive and the teachers do a great job providing firm but loving instruction to the students.”
“Throughout the past six months, I have felt nurtured, mentored, motivated, and have learned five forms and many taekwondo skills under Master Kim's guidance.”
“It's also making my son more disciplined, focused and motivated to work hard.”
“Grandmaster Kim and all the other instructors are amazing and continue to provide individualized tips and encourage everyone to do better.”
“It is a gift to your child or a good reminder for yourself: the gift of patience, humility, commitment, perseverance, self-discipline, and rigor.”
From the reviews
I started practicing a year ago after my son started classes and love it. The practice space is huge and there are usually kids classes happening at the same time as adult classes, which makes it convenient for families. There are also lunch time classes during the week.
My son started learning Taekwon-do and I started mainly to encourage him. When I started a year ago, I was not sure how long I would do it but now I'm sure that I'll continue for as long as I can.
This unassuming door front, around the corner form Fenway Stadium, leads to a gem of a place! Go up a set of steep stairs and you will find an authentic and amazing Taekwon-do school led by master and living legend-Jae H. Kim. This martial arts institution is the real deal.
OUTSTANDING! The core values this place stands for extend far beyond the art of Taekwondo. It is a gift to your child or a good reminder for yourself: the gift of patience, humility, commitment, perseverance, self-discipline, and rigor. All packaged in a welcoming and diverse community.
New to taekwondo? Start at Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute
Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute
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.
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