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JK TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Style / system: 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
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ilovejktaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (717) 919-3948
Hours
| Monday | 1–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8 PM |
| Thursday | 1–8 PM |
| Friday | 1–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You can train together in a pleasant environment and a bright atmosphere, so you can exercise not only for children but also for men and women of all ages!”
“There is a great mixture of skills and games for the little tigers!”
“From intense kicking to Poomsae, it's great for fitness and self-defense.”
“From intense kicking to Poomsae, it's great for fitness and self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“We have had several experiences with different karate studios over the years and JK is the best of the best.”
“From intense kicking to Poomsae, it's great for fitness and self-defense.”
What students say
“Master Kim is a great instructor who taught my daughter to be goal oriented, disciplined and focused.”
“You can train together in a pleasant environment and a bright atmosphere, so you can exercise not only for children but also for men and women of all ages!”
“The facilities are neat, and the master Kim instructs us in a friendly and organized manner, so the children are enjoying Taekwondo but improving quickly.”
“Master Kim not only made my kids fell in love with Taekwondo but it also made our family expand by meeting and making friends with other families during tournaments.”
“The facilities are neat, and the master Kim instructs us in a friendly and organized manner, so the children are enjoying Taekwondo but improving quickly.”
“You can train together in a pleasant environment and a bright atmosphere, so you can exercise not only for children but also for men and women of all ages!”
From the reviews
My kid has a good learning experience in JK Taekwondo. Master Kim motivates everyone with the life skills for kids and make them follow discipline at studio and home. The class has lot of fun activities and learning and energy. We love to attend the classes regularly.
Exceptional skill and grace when teaching my neurodiverse kiddo. I love this place. My child has never been so confident and comfortable stating his truth after just a few months working with Master Kim. Worth every penny.
Master Kim is the most awesome master I ever found. I trust him and his other masters 100% to teach my kids in martial arts. He is fun, energetic, and gives all his students his best in martial arts; and the most important part is his love. That's why everyone always called him "I love master Kim!
My two daughters started Taekwondo with master kim 14 years ago and ever since than they never stopped loving it because of him. He’s been a great teacher and role model to them. Not only did he teach Taekwondo but also respect and discipline. They’ve become the women they are today because of him.
New to taekwondo? Start at JK TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
JK TAEKWONDO ACADEMY 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 JK TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
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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