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Kim's Olympic TaeKwonDo Center in Herndon/Reston
4.3 ★★★★☆ 50 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Herndon, Virginia
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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkdchampions.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-467-7777
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child has been a student of Master Kim for 5 years and I am truly impressed by the school and the hard work and dedication the owners put into it.”
“Master Kim give a lot of valuable life advise that helps the kids navigate their journey from elementary school to high school.”
“I have been going to Kim’s Olympic Taekwondo Center for the last 7 years, the community is extremely welcoming and supportive.”
“US Taekwondo College is an amazing school that builds real world skills.”
What students say
“Grand Master Kim is an amazing TKD Teacher, who has been teaching in Fairfax County since 1992.”
“This caring attitude creates a supportive learning environment where you know you're not just another student, but part of a Taekwondo family.”
“Of course the kids love it if you stay to watch, and certainly it's comfy in the chairs provided in the viewing area.”
“Grand Master Kim is the highest-level Dan in the county, and frequently takes winners to State Championships.”
“We found Master Kim to possess a genuine and natural way with his students He blended moral teaching, character development, humor and kindness with knowledge and technique.”
“He is very patient with kids, have a great sense of humor as well as teaches kids great values.”
From the reviews
Grand Master Kim is an amazing TKD Teacher, who has been teaching in Fairfax County since 1992. My kids have been in the TKD College with Master Kim for over a year. He is patient but firm, and a true leader to whom the children really listen.
My child has been a student of Master Kim for 5 years and I am truly impressed by the school and the hard work and dedication the owners put into it. They instill respect, courage and honesty and I have personally seen the positive growth in my child as a result of going to this school.
I remember when I first came to US Taekwondo College in 2017. It was tough, but an amazing experience.I hope to become a master in the many more years to come. It'll take a lot of work, but it's worth it. I'm also glad I met Master Kim. He sure knows what he's doing when he teaches.
This past summer Master Kim and Mrs. Kim have been a blessing to our family. Our daughter has been going to their summer program since the summer has begun and each and every day she tells us how much fun she has had, the many activities they do throughout the day, and most importantly how well she is treated and care…
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Olympic TaeKwonDo Center in Herndon/Reston
Kim's Olympic TaeKwonDo Center in Herndon/Reston 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 TaeKwonDo Center in Herndon/Reston
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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