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Master Kim's Taekwondo Institute
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Rochester, New York
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 masterkims.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 585-342-5010
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–7 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our son has been with Master Kim’s irondiquoit since he was 3 and a half in the tiny tigers program (since he started they changed the age to 4) and they were so amazing with him.”
“Our son has been with Master Kim’s irondiquoit since he was 3 and a half in the tiny tigers program (since he started they changed the age to 4) and they were so amazing with him.”
“I am taking classes with my teenager and we are both loving it.”
“Good way for kids to learn self defense and a good activity in general!”
“We have both grown over the past few years and are currently working towards our black belt test in October of 2025.”
Other martial arts here
“Good way for kids to learn self defense and a good activity in general!”
What students say
“We owe a lot of this to the positive influence of the amazing instructors that help empower and lift him up, inside and outside of TaeKwonDo.”
“Joining this program, which feels like a new little family, is one of the best decisions I’ve made this past year!”
“Tae kwon do has really helped my son with his confidence and finding his voice as well as discipline and given him something to look forward to.”
“Our son has been with Master Kim’s irondiquoit since he was 3 and a half in the tiny tigers program (since he started they changed the age to 4) and they were so amazing with him.”
“Tae kwon do has really helped my son with his confidence and finding his voice as well as discipline and given him something to look forward to.”
From the reviews
Master DeWilde and the amazing staff at Irondequoit dojang are top notch. My son started in tiny tigers and I came back to Taekwondo after taking a 16 year hiatus. Now my son and I both get to do the family classes together and we have a blast doing so.
Today I received my green belt and I couldn’t be happier. I’m In my 50s! I am taking classes with my teenager and we are both loving it. If I can do it, anyone can. The instructors are able to teach skills and movement to all ages and capabilities. No day is ever the same so you’ll never get bored with it.
My Son suffers from a speech delay, and as a result struggled with self confidence and social settings. The patience, dedication, and values that the instructors at Master Kim's have shown him have really done wonders for his attitude and behavior at school.
Master Kim’s is the best! We signed our son up over a year ago and love it here. The lessons and values that are taught by these amazing instructor have inspired myself to want to join TKD! So if you’re reading this review read no further call and sign up! You won’t EVER regret it!!
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Kim's Taekwondo Institute
Master Kim's Taekwondo Institute 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 Institute
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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