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Kim's Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cary, North Carolina
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 (ages 3–12) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kimstkdcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 377-2066
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has shown significant improvements in his ability to focus and dedicate himself to his work, thanks to the training he has received at this center.”
“) My two sons and I have been a part of the KTC family for 3 years through both private lessons at first and then the general group classes.”
“Kim's Taekwondo Center places great emphasis on both forms and action, including sparring and self-defense, which we wish everyone could learn there.”
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“Kim's Taekwondo Center places great emphasis on both forms and action, including sparring and self-defense, which we wish everyone could learn there.”
What students say
“Master Kim, Master Kim’s wife Martha and Master Preston are absolutely amazing and have embraced our family from day one.”
“There’s no other place that would have made martial arts as approachable and non-intimidating as KTC did for my boys.”
“) My two sons and I have been a part of the KTC family for 3 years through both private lessons at first and then the general group classes.”
“He had previously learned Taekwondo when we were in another state, so we were particular that he mastered the forms well.”
“Thanks to the encouragement, guidance, and commitment of the KTC team, both of our sons have grown in confidence and achieved greater mastery at each level.”
“Master Kim and his staff have been the PERFECT mentors for him and they've been extremely patient, supportive, and encouraging to my boy.”
From the reviews
Awesome family owned and run Taekwondo studio. Master Kim is great with all ages and personalities. 2 of my kids tend to be on the shy/anxious side and Master Kim has done wonders with helping them open up and build confidence.
My son is extremely shy and has an especially tough time dealing with strangers. We had taken him elsewhere for TKD and he burst into tears within minutes of our arrival. Master Kim and his staff have been the PERFECT mentors for him and they've been extremely patient, supportive, and encouraging to my boy.
Master Kim, Master Kim’s wife Martha and Master Preston are absolutely amazing and have embraced our family from day one. Our son (H.F) has been in their class for about a year now and he absolutely loves it!
Our son has been attending Kim's Taekwondo Center for some time now, and we’re delighted to see him grow into a more confident and stronger child. He had previously learned Taekwondo when we were in another state, so we were particular that he mastered the forms well.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Taekwondo Center
Kim's Taekwondo Center 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 Taekwondo Center
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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