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Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kimsjudotkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (412) 716-7689
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My grandson Jake goes here , he loves it and he has fun while learning Bless the teacher Tanner he changes this daily to keep the kids interested”
Other martial arts here
“As a life long Judo and BJJ practitioner, there is no where else I would go.”
“A real Judo/TKD School, with tradition and years of knowledge passed down through Grandmaster Kim, A true Judo icon and mentor.”
What students say
“I have been at many other schools around the country over the years and the Kims are some of the best instructors I have ever met.”
“The instructors are highly skilled and create a beginner-friendly environment while pushing you to do your very best.”
“All Coaches explain things so beautifully that kids love doing all moves.”
“A real Judo/TKD School, with tradition and years of knowledge passed down through Grandmaster Kim, A true Judo icon and mentor.”
“Whether you are looking to improve your health, gain confidence, or simply have fun, this is the place for you.”
From the reviews
I was looking for some traditional martial arts center where my daughter can learn basic to advance levels of Taekwondo. Found this center so good and great. All Coaches explain things so beautifully that kids love doing all moves.
Kim’s has my highest possible recommendation. The instructors are highly skilled and create a beginner-friendly environment while pushing you to do your very best. Whether you are looking to improve your health, gain confidence, or simply have fun, this is the place for you.
I started my judo training with Master Eugene Kim and he truly is the best. His sons are great too and I’ve learned much from them. Though I’ve moved out of Pittsburgh now due to work, I truly miss training here. Edit: 4.
We visited this dojo tonight to let our grandson observe a class. He was able to participate in the class and had a fantastic experience. Everything was explained to us very thoroughly by Tanner and our grandson had a very great time.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness
Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness 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's Martial Arts & Fitness
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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