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Lakeside Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in The Colony, Texas
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 3–13) — 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 dallastkdacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 972-878-7991
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had the opportunity to watch my grandson during class, and I was very impressed with how patient and caring Master Kim is with the children.”
“My kids, ages 5 and 8, have been coming here since August 2025 with no prior experience, and the growth we’ve seen has been incredible.”
“Great Taekwondo program to learn self defense and Dream Kids discipline skills with core value.”
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“Great Taekwondo program to learn self defense and Dream Kids discipline skills with core value.”
What students say
“Master Kim is an excellent instructor-patient, supportive, and encouraging.”
“Master Kim is an excellent instructor-patient, supportive, and encouraging.”
“Both of my kids genuinely love coming to class and have never once pushed back on their scheduled class times — they’re excited to be there and truly thriving.”
“I had the opportunity to watch my grandson during class, and I was very impressed with how patient and caring Master Kim is with the children.”
“My daughter Brooke is master Kim's student and I have to say I have the utmost respect and admiration for master Kim.”
From the reviews
My daughter Brooke is master Kim's student and I have to say I have the utmost respect and admiration for master Kim. He cares about his students wholeheartedly. One hundred percent is devoted to their development.
Master Kim is a great instructor. Encourages children through positive reinforcement and makes sure to focus on each child’s abilities. Definitely a great academy.
Great Taekwondo program to learn self defense and Dream Kids discipline skills with core value. Also Movie night with Pizza.Making Friends is greatly helpful for kids to enjoy all year long in a safe environment. Join today and experience the best.
Master Kim does a wonderful job teaching all ages, my 8, 10 and 17 learn quickly and really enjoy the glasses. He is very accommodating with their schedules. He offers free trial classes!
New to taekwondo? Start at Lakeside Taekwondo
Lakeside Taekwondo 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 Lakeside Taekwondo
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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