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Lim's TaeKwonDo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Alameda, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- Website & schedule alamedatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 522-2224
The classes they run
“Especially, positive experience to grow with for children, and adolescents.”
“Especially, positive experience to grow with for children, and adolescents.”
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What students say
“Very friendly environment and challenging classes led by Master Lim.”
“My daughter absolutely loves Lim's classes!”
“Very friendly environment and challenging classes led by Master Lim.”
From the reviews
I have been going to this academy for 5 years. Even though I have ended, I still remember my memories from this fun experience. I have found friends and Master Lim/Nacho treated me like family. I 101% recommend going here! I wish I still attended... - Sydney and Katie
Great place to workout in the morning classes and night classes! Ran by Master Chris Lim, absolutely love it
I love this school! Have been coming here since 2019 after training in several schools in different places. Master Lim still spars with us, which is amazing! He doesn't even wear gear. His classes are fun and we learn a lot. I also train Friday mornings with Nacho, he's an incredible teacher and coach.
My daughter absolutely loves Lim's classes! She's 3 times a week there for 1 hour, and of course you can see results! Great place, Chris is super nice and funny, kids love and adore him! Will recommend to all.
New to taekwondo? Start at Lim's TaeKwonDo Academy
Lim's TaeKwonDo Academy 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 Lim's TaeKwonDo Academy
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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