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Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center - Kansas City
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Kansas City, Missouri
Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do
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
- 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule overlandparktkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 913-808-5159
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child has been attending classes for 10yrs,started with the free trial as a little tiger and never left!”
“My child has been attending classes for 10yrs,started with the free trial as a little tiger and never left!”
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What students say
“Master Kim's world class TKD is very professional and has highly talented and skilled staff.”
“If you are looking for confidence, discipline, a community of friends, and to have fun.”
“Master Kim's world class TKD is very professional and has highly talented and skilled staff.”
“Master Kim is very dedicated to students, and his staff is well trained to be respectful to all.”
From the reviews
Master Kim's WCT is a wonderful place for all ages to grow. Their instructors are kind, inclusive, & know how to teach to the individual student; they care about helping each person get better everyday.
Master Kim's world class TKD is very professional and authentic TKD class! Master Kim is very dedicated to students, and his staff is well trained to be respectful to all. Kids get trained to build their characters and confidence. It is one of the best TKD dojangs in the KC metro area.
Master Kim's world class TKD is very professional and has highly talented and skilled staff.My child has been attending classes for 10yrs,started with the free trial as a little tiger and never left!AMAZING
Authentic Taekwondo with real Korean masters. Master Kim is excellent, and the instructors truly care about the kids. Great programs that focus on discipline, confidence, and respect—not just techniques. Very friendly staff and a safe, welcoming environment. Highly recommended for kids and families.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center - Kansas City
Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center - Kansas City 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 Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center - Kansas City
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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