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Kim's Taekwondo Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Covington, Washington
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
- Membership memberships run around $187/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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 ·
- Phone (253) 854-0040
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been a member of this place since almost a year and half ago.”
What students say
“This business is a family-managed Taek Won Do club.”
“My kids love it here and they are getting a lot out of their classes.”
“Grand Master Kim, and Master Kim are fantastic and my boys love their classes.”
“Respect, discipline, exercise, all while having fun and learning from two very good teachers.”
From the reviews
Mr. Kim is an amazing teacher. You can tell all the people who go here love and respect him.
Master Kim is the best, love his whole family. I went here when I was younger for years. Now my son will be attending, get to pass it on to him. Wouldn’t trust any other school over this one.
Great Martial arts school. My kids love it here and they are getting a lot out of their classes. Teachers are very knowledgeable and their are a lot of convenient class times.
Respect, discipline, exercise, all while having fun and learning from two very good teachers. Grand Master Kim, and Master Kim are fantastic and my boys love their classes.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Taekwondo Martial Arts
Kim's Taekwondo Martial Arts 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 Taekwondo Martial Arts
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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