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JK United Taekwondo Center

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Aurora, Colorado

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jkunitedtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (720) 900-4546

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–8 PM
Friday 3–8:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at JK United Taekwondo Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 17 mentions

“Master Jin is amazing with the students, and has really given my daughter a lot of power, and her confidence is slowly growing in all areas of life.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“She is learning discipline, goal setting, and healthy eating--all in addition to self defense.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“It also has testing for the next belt in two months.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at JK United Taekwondo Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“She is learning discipline, goal setting, and healthy eating--all in addition to self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 8 mentions

“Master Jin is amazing with the students, and has really given my daughter a lot of power, and her confidence is slowly growing in all areas of life.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Master Jin is awesome with all ages and will spend time encouraging each child, and also push them where they need it.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“Lessons here have also greatly improved the way she now respectfully interacts with her family most of the time.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“His studio is incredibly fun and provides really great exercise.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Master Jin has been such a positive influence on my daughter. She is learning discipline, goal setting, and healthy eating--all in addition to self defense.”

competition & tournament success 6 mentions

“Master Jin Kim is a Champion in many tournaments like State Championship, Regional Championship, National Championship, and US OPEN International Championship.”

From the reviews

I've been learning Taekwondo from Master Jin since 2019. He's an amazing Taekwondo master. His classes are always cheerful and fun. All of the kids are very dedicated and passionate about Taekwondo because of his care for all of the kids. His studio is incredibly fun and provides really great exercise.

★★★★★ — Livesand, Jan 2024

I am so glad I found JK United! This is one of the only schools I've found where you don't have to sign a years-long contract. Master Jin has been such a positive influence on my daughter. She is learning discipline, goal setting, and healthy eating--all in addition to self defense.

★★★★★ — Sharon, Apr 2018

Master Jin Kim has so much passion as an athlete competitor and love teaching TAEKWONDO to students. Master Jin Kim is a Champion in many tournaments like State Championship, Regional Championship, National Championship, and US OPEN International Championship. I am Grand Master Pok Sun Yang.

★★★★★ — Grandmasteryang, Mar 2018

Master Jin is amazing with the students, and has really given my daughter a lot of power, and her confidence is slowly growing in all areas of life. Lessons here have also greatly improved the way she now respectfully interacts with her family most of the time.

★★★★★ — Charlene, May 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at JK United Taekwondo Center

JK United Taekwondo Center 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at JK United Taekwondo Center

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find JK United Taekwondo Center

22651 E Aurora Pkwy Unit A-8, Aurora, CO80016

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