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Kim Studio Of Tae Kwon Do
4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lancaster, 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
- 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
- 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 kimstudiolancaster.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 717-392-7100
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I were able to get our black belts together and we keep attending regularly because every class is different and that keeps it fun and interesting.”
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What students say
“That, combined with the family friendly and collegial environment make Kim Studio a great place to learn Tae Kwon Do.”
“The structure and discipline was great for all of us.”
From the reviews
I have been attending classes at Kim studio for over 3 years. My daughter and I were able to get our black belts together and we keep attending regularly because every class is different and that keeps it fun and interesting.
Kim Studio has changed my life in many ways, they teach traditional Tae Kwon Do and make it fun and interesting for students of all ages and belt ranks, When my son gets old enough he will be joining to learn this awesome martial art from an awesome school!
I have been at Kim Studio TKD for over 32 years. I started there with my three sons. The structure and discipline was great for all of us. My sons have moved on and live outside the area, but I remain at the studio. I totally recommend this studio to everyone. I hope that God will allow me to be there another 32 years.
It has been nearly 2 years since I started studying Tae Kwon Do at Kim Studio. The experience has enhanced my mental and physical well-being, and improved my quality of life. That, combined with the family friendly and collegial environment make Kim Studio a great place to learn Tae Kwon Do.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim Studio Of Tae Kwon Do
Kim Studio Of Tae Kwon Do 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 Kim Studio Of Tae Kwon Do
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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