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Kim's Taekwon-Do Portland
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Portland, Oregon
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kimstkdportland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-708-9083
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are all really friendly helping out with Taekwondo for all ages, they have classes for little kids to middle aged people and beyond.”
What students say
“Master Brown and Mr Master Brown have been the best Taekwondo Instructors for our two kiddos.”
“The instructors are all really friendly helping out with Taekwondo for all ages, they have classes for little kids to middle aged people and beyond.”
“The instructors are all really friendly helping out with Taekwondo for all ages, they have classes for little kids to middle aged people and beyond.”
“Master Brown and the other instructors are excellent, and they run a happy, tight ship for kids and adults alike.”
“Kim's Taekwondo is inspiring both physically and mentally, we all gained physical strength, confidence and a wonderful community as well.”
From the reviews
I began training there with my three children. Besides a fantastic workout, it has been an amazing bonding experience going on this journey with my children. The Instructors are of the highest quality and character I have ever experienced and influences the positive principles that Tae Kwon Do teaches into the…
My kids were practicing at another Taekwondo facility before we moved over to Kim’s, and my kids are sooo happy we switched!! All the instructors here are top notch.
My daughter has been attending Kim’s Taekwondo for 6 years. I have watched her grow in confidence and skills as well as learning to be a leader. The Master’s Brown have created a space where kids not only learn taekwondo but how to apply those traits in the rest of their lives to be better members of society.
Master Brown and Mr Master Brown have been the best Taekwondo Instructors for our two kiddos. We started when they were 5 years old and now they are 11, going on 6+years of attending such a well designed program, that instills discipline, motivation and inspiration to our youth.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Taekwon-Do Portland
Kim's Taekwon-Do Portland 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 Taekwon-Do Portland
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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