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Kim's ATA Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Madison, Alabama
Part of ATA Martial Arts
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (256) 772-0625
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both my daughter (age 6) and I (age 40) have been attending Master Kim’s ATA Taekwondo School for 16 months.”
“Both my daughter (age 6) and I (age 40) have been attending Master Kim’s ATA Taekwondo School for 16 months.”
What students say
“Master Kim is a amazing teacher who teaches students discipline through taekwondo.”
“In my humble opinion, Master Kim is the real deal, an authentic master who conveys much more than the physical discipline of Taekwondo.”
“I also like the fact that ATA, American Taekwondo Association, is a nationally recognized organization where you can find schools and tournaments around the country.”
“In my humble opinion, Master Kim is the real deal, an authentic master who conveys much more than the physical discipline of Taekwondo.”
“In my humble opinion, Master Kim is the real deal, an authentic master who conveys much more than the physical discipline of Taekwondo.”
From the reviews
My kids have been going to Master Kim for over two years and we could not be happier. Master Kim is a wonderful teacher and gentleman. He teaches the beautiful form of taekwondo, the art of weapons and the skill of combat. He also teaches the kids leadership, discipline and self-control.
Master Kim was an outstanding instructor to my child in the tiny tigers class (5-6 year old). He teaches discipline and respect while also making the environment fun for his students. Highly recommend him for younger students!
I joined before they even opened. I was a child and part of a low income family and master Kim was so kind and worked my mother
Have tried many Martial arts for my son. Master Kim @Kims ATA is the best in town!!! Taekwondo!!!
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's ATA Taekwondo
Kim's ATA Taekwondo 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 ATA Taekwondo
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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