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Master Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do and Family Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Greenville, South Carolina
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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule greenvilletkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 864-289-0201
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for great people to train yourself or your children into great people, you can do no better than Master Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do.”
“The Little Tigers program is fun and focussed.”
“This school is much more than a place to learn self-defense or TKD techniques.”
Other martial arts here
“This school is much more than a place to learn self-defense or TKD techniques.”
What students say
“If you are looking for great people to train yourself or your children into great people, you can do no better than Master Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do.”
“When we moved to the area this past summer, I visited some martial arts studios in the area and I knew this place was different the very first time I visited.”
“I grew up participating in Taekwondo, so before enrolling my entire family (6) in a program, I visited around Greenville to other martial arts facilities with a critical eye.”
“Master Kim and his instructors pay attention to detail and are excellent with the kids.”
“My kids love attending class and they have learned so much more than just taekwondo.”
“The staff are exremely knowledgeable and several students place in national and international events.”
From the reviews
When we moved to the area this past summer, I visited some martial arts studios in the area and I knew this place was different the very first time I visited. I talked to the owner for quite a while, never felt rushed, and observed a class in progress. I immediately signed my son up.
Amazing Life Skills! Master and Mrs Kim have taught each of my three children learn not only TaeKwonDo, but also the ability to be a leader and help others. I enjoyed watching my first son learn so much that I decided to take lessons myself and have been with them for over 20 years.
We were invited to a bring a friend day, and had been thinking about signing up our five year old for some martial arts program so we went to check it out. My wife and I were extremely impressed by the professionalism and skill of both the masters and the young student teachers.
I grew up participating in Taekwondo, so before enrolling my entire family (6) in a program, I visited around Greenville to other martial arts facilities with a critical eye. Master Kim's was BY FAR the best I saw. Impressive. Professional. Family friendly. Precise. Encouraging. Disciplined. Worthy of respect.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do and Family Martial Arts Center
Master Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do and Family Martial Arts Center 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 World Class Tae Kwon Do and Family Martial Arts Center
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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