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Master Kim’s Taekwondo Education Martial Arts (Hickory Flat)
4.9 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Canton, Georgia
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
- 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 ·
- Website & schedule hickoryflatmartialart.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 880-8511
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I cannot recommend Master Kim’s highly enough if you are looking for a fun, physical activity for your kids that also teaches the absolute best values.”
“Even though taekwondo is a self defense sport, there are also lessons in topics like respect, learning to focus, etc.”
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“Even though taekwondo is a self defense sport, there are also lessons in topics like respect, learning to focus, etc.”
What students say
“Master Kim is one of the most patient people I have ever seen; I’ve watched this guy for hours work successfully with students of all ages and abilities, he’s just amazing.”
“Master Kim is one of the most patient people I have ever seen; I’ve watched this guy for hours work successfully with students of all ages and abilities, he’s just amazing.”
“We love how much Master Kim gives back to this community and all the extra curricular stuff he does as well with parent nights or winter/summer camp!”
“The classes are well-organized and focus on building strong fundamentals, and we’ve seen a big improvement in our child’s skills.”
“As a student of Master Kim's for over 8 years and now being an instructor at this school, I have experienced only support coming from Master Kim.”
“When seeking a school for Tae Kwon Do you want someone who can teach the physical aspects of martial arts as well as the discipline.”
From the reviews
When seeking a school for Tae Kwon Do you want someone who can teach the physical aspects of martial arts as well as the discipline. This is perfect for my child; she started when she was four. I would highly recommend Master Kim to anyone considering Tae Keon Do.
Great place for kids to learn taekwondo! My son has so much fun in every class. He learns about respect, paying attention and concentration. I absolutely recommend this amazing place and its wonderful teachers. 🫰🏻☺️🫰🏻
Could not be happier with this place. Master Kim and all the staff are amazing with the kids. Helping the kids learn Taekwondo as they learn respect, mental toughness, and other leadership skills.
Our experience with Master Kim has been phenomenal! Both our boys have been going for about 3 months now and they absolutely love going to Taekwondo. Our oldest son has ASD and this is helped him exponentially with focusing and respect.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Kim’s Taekwondo Education Martial Arts (Hickory Flat)
Master Kim’s Taekwondo Education Martial Arts (Hickory Flat) 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 Taekwondo Education Martial Arts (Hickory Flat)
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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