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Kim's Taekwondo Center Inc.
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Blaine, Minnesota
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
- 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
- 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 tkdkims.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 763-571-5540
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 12:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kid’s forms, discipline and knowledge of Taekwondo exceeded our expectations!”
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What students say
“Master Kim is the best teacher, good needed discipline, overall a good place to learn taekwondo”
“The instructors are well-known and experienced and are great at helping students of all levels succeed.”
“Both the students and the instructors alike are friendly and supportive making this a great place for families and adults of all ages.”
“Another thing I like is the black belts students who give tips and advices on how I can improve on form and techniques.”
“Our kid’s forms, discipline and knowledge of Taekwondo exceeded our expectations!”
“A group of us just went to South Korea recently and we got the red carpet treatment because Grandmaster is so well known over in Korea in the TKD community.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough good things about Kim's Taekwondo Center! From day one, I've been welcomed into a supportive and motivating community. Master Kim is not only incredibly patient but he is extremely dedicated. He makes learning Taekwondo so fun and accessible for everyone.
I started taking Master Kim's taekwondo class as an elective course at the UofM. I enjoyed it so much that I joined Kim's Taekwondo Center in August to further my training where the bar was set higher than on campus.
For the person writing a review on the bathrooms, please choose to address the issue with the instructor directly. This a very passive aggressive way to do it. And the chairs... really? If the instructors are great like you say, at least give them a 3 star review.
As a Matial Arts beginner, I’ve loved my experience at Kim’s Taekwondo. The instruction is top notch and the facilities have everything to make a newbie or black belt feel welcome. Best Taekwondo school in the state!
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Taekwondo Center Inc.
Kim's Taekwondo Center Inc. 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 Inc.
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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