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Master Kim's World Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tempe, Arizona
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masterkimsaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-413-1008
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | 2–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Kim and his team are attention to detail, excellent with kids and has the right balance of challenging them, building their confidence while having fun.”
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What students say
“Master Kim and Mr. Waller are amazing teachers, sensitive to all students’ needs and yet empowering them to strive for more every single day.”
“It's great to learn new things each week as a family.”
“Master Kim and his team are attention to detail, excellent with kids and has the right balance of challenging them, building their confidence while having fun.”
“When my daughter started TKD with Master Kim spring of last year, she was shy and barely made a noise (kihap) when she practiced TKD.”
“Master Kim and his team are attention to detail, excellent with kids and has the right balance of challenging them, building their confidence while having fun.”
From the reviews
Both of my daughters have been attending Master Kim’s classes two years already and let me tell y’all, it’s been such a life changer, they have become more responsible and obedient, Madelyne is 7 yrs old, Mylene is 6 yrs old…. THEY LOVE IT!!!!!!!
My son has been going to Master Kim’s Tae Kwon Do for a year and he absolutely loves it. Master Kim and Mr Waller are great with the kids and take the time to make sure they learn the moves, while still making it fun. To see the pride on the kids faces when they master a move and poomsea is very rewarding for all.
My husband and I couldn’t be happier to have found Master Kim’s Taekwondo school for our son, Ishaan. Ishaan is going there for over a year now and he is a changed kid – much more confident, mature, and positive about his own progressive Taekwondo journey. Master Kim and Mr.
My son Remington (7 years old) has been going to Master Kim's Tae Kwon Do for about 3 months now. Thus far he has enjoyed the experience and has learned a lot of different moves and a bit of Korean at the same time. The classes are broken up into different age categories and belt levels.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Kim's World Tae Kwon Do
Master Kim's World Tae Kwon Do comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Tae Kwon Do
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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