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Kim's Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Houston, Texas
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 kimstkd.us — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 417-2218
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going here for several years and I am really impressed with the holistic approach this school teaches martial arts.”
“Good mix of young kids, teenagers, and several adults who compete regularly in forms and sparring (my personal favorite).”
“They encompass many areas such as the athletic, attention to forms, sparring, respect for the teacher/peers, academic progress, and overall personal development.”
“The instructors are also very receptive to questions and offer private lessons.”
Other martial arts here
“I started my martial arts journey with taekwondo and hapkido at another school several years ago.”
“I also tried judo, wing chun, and decided to return to taekwondo about a year ago.”
What students say
“Every instructor is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping each student improve.”
“He treats every student like family and creates an environment that is welcoming, supportive, and motivating for all ages and skill levels.”
“They are kind and patient with the little ones, and there is a culture of mutual respect and community that makes this place a pleasure to be in for people of any age.”
“They encompass many areas such as the athletic, attention to forms, sparring, respect for the teacher/peers, academic progress, and overall personal development.”
“My son loves the fun and nurturing environment the school provides, and we love their reinforcement of positive discipline and respect for others.”
“Master Derek is not only an amazing martial artist and teacher, but also an exceptional leader and genuinely kind person.”
From the reviews
I am a proud student of Kim's School of Tae Kwon Do for nearly 2 yrs. Master Kim is one of the most genuine and kindest people I have ever met. Her knowledge of Tae Kwon Do goes beyond measure, but her attitude and persistence in her teachings and encouragement is second to none.
Outstanding martial arts school with very passionate, yet reasonable instructors and a commitment to excellence. I started my martial arts journey with taekwondo and hapkido at another school several years ago. I also tried judo, wing chun, and decided to return to taekwondo about a year ago.
My son has been going here for several years and I am really impressed with the holistic approach this school teaches martial arts. They encompass many areas such as the athletic, attention to forms, sparring, respect for the teacher/peers, academic progress, and overall personal development.
My son has been going to Kim's school of TKD since he was 6 (he's 10 now), and he loves it here. There are kids of all ages as well as grown ups that have made Kim's an integral part of their life. The instructors, including the principal Master Kim, are all highly accomplished practitioners of the art.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy
Kim's Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy 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 Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy
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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