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Kim's Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Augusta, Georgia
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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kimsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (706) 305-3730
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has enjoyed their teaching and it has resulted in more discipline at home and the highest grades we’ve yet seen.”
“Poomsae instruction is equally strong.”
“From a sparring perspective, the training is highly structured and competition-oriented.”
“The girl who never had interest in participating in tournaments has now joined their demonstration team and is super excited about it!”
“(Im making this review after one of my belt tests) I joined with my best friend in January or so and it honestly does feel like a little family here.”
Other martial arts here
“Would recommend to anyone looking to try TKD or wanting to try MMA.”
What students say
“Master Kim and the Black Belt instructors are excellent with the kids.”
“Grand Master Kim and Master Kim, create a welcoming atmosphere at Kim's Martial arts that promotes a balance between building confidence, personal growth, structure and fun.”
“Grand Master Kim and Master Kim, create a welcoming atmosphere at Kim's Martial arts that promotes a balance between building confidence, personal growth, structure and fun.”
“His presence is steady and intentional, and his instruction arrives exactly when it is needed, reinforcing both technique and character.”
“Master Adam is more than a teacher to the students, he is a teacher and mentor who my son has tremendous respect, and whose guidance carries into everyday life.”
“The girl who never had interest in participating in tournaments has now joined their demonstration team and is super excited about it!”
From the reviews
My 12yo daughter had transferred to Kim’s Martial Arts in Feb 2020, after moving from MD. She was apprehensive about starting at a new studio and we agreed she would try it for a year before we would allow her to give up.
Master Kim is always willing to offer helpful suggestions to make kids stronger in their taekwondo subset. He is a wonderful role model with a huge amount of patience! Thank you Master Kim for everything you do!
If you're looking for a true Kukkiwon Taekwondo school that offers top-notch training, look no further than Kim’s Martial Arts in Augusta! We travel for 3 hours just to come to this school! I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with this incredible establishment.
The School That Redefined Martial Arts Excellence If it were possible to give more than five stars, I would. Perfection may be unattainable, but a five star rating honors the pursuit of greatness. And it reflect a genuine commitment to excellence.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Martial Arts
Kim's Martial Arts 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 Martial Arts
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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