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Kim's Academy of Tae Kwon Do
4.5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wichita, Kansas
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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kimsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (316) 686-3272
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Kim is one of the greatest Teakwando master in town period, he’s so great with the kids and given them a lot of life lessons.”
What students say
“Master Kim is one of the greatest Teakwando master in town period, he’s so great with the kids and given them a lot of life lessons.”
“My kids have been taking classes with Kim's Academy through our community center for a year and a half.”
“My son attends classes as well and we both love Grandmaster Kim and Mason!”
“Master Kim is one of the greatest Teakwando master in town period, he’s so great with the kids and given them a lot of life lessons.”
From the reviews
My kids have been taking classes with Kim's Academy through our community center for a year and a half. I love how kind and patient their instructor is (Alicia Looney you rock!) We have been to the main school for testing and to take the Saturday family class before the pandemic. Master Kim is AMAZING!
This is a fabulous place to drop your kids off for a while so you can focus on other things, all-the-while knowing that they'll be taken good care of, encouraged to be their best self, work hard, and be taught great values such as discipline and self-sacrifice. I love Kim's Academy!
Master Kim is one of the greatest Teakwando master in town period, he’s so great with the kids and given them a lot of life lessons.
I was super out of shape when I started, but this place is great for people of all levels. I'm thrilled with the progress I've made, which I attribute to the patience and encouragement of the amazing instructors. My son attends classes as well and we both love Grandmaster Kim and Mason!!
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Academy of Tae Kwon Do
Kim's Academy of Tae Kwon Do 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 Kim's Academy 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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