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Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cincinnati, Ohio
Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do
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 (ages 3–5) — 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 tkdworldclass.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (513) 300-1815
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and husband have had an excellent experience at Master Kim’s after transitioning from a different local place.”
“Darin is particularly amazing at captivating the attention of our younger students and little tigers.”
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What students say
“From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the instructors were incredibly professional.”
“From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the instructors were incredibly professional.”
“My son and husband have had an excellent experience at Master Kim’s after transitioning from a different local place.”
“My kids have shown remarkable improvement in their skills and confidence in just a short amount of time.”
From the reviews
This is an awesome place for serious and fun TaeKwonDo training! You should check them out as they are one of the best schools around.
I recently signed up my kids (8 and 10 years) here and it’s been a great experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the instructors were incredibly professional. My kids have shown remarkable improvement in their skills and confidence in just a short amount of time.
I feel fortunate to be a part of such a welcoming, family-like community where I've received top-notch training from incredibly patient instructors who are deeply committed to the success of their students. Mr. Darin is particularly amazing at captivating the attention of our younger students and little tigers.
My son and husband have had an excellent experience at Master Kim’s after transitioning from a different local place. Really high quality instruction, great class sizes. We are so happy that we found Master Kim’s!
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati
Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati 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 Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati
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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