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Master Shim's World Champion Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gilbert, Arizona
Part of World Champion Taekwondo
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 — 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 mastershimtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 915-7434
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It has been obvious from day one that Master Shim created a welcoming environment even among his students as they welcomed my son and helped him feel comfortable.”
“The philosophy of “Never Give Up” is consistently reinforced, from the Little Tigers program through the early belt levels we have experienced so far.”
“Like most children, my son wants to be taught and treated like a grown up.”
“He doesn't hand out belts like consolation prizes -- students EARN their belts.”
Other martial arts here
“We tried one other karate class in queen creek and it was a fail .”
What students say
“Not just the best martial arts studio, BUT genuinely one of the best instructional classes I've ever seen in my entire life.”
“It has been obvious from day one that Master Shim created a welcoming environment even among his students as they welcomed my son and helped him feel comfortable.”
“We are very pleased with our decision to join MSTKD and would confidently recommend it to any family seeking a positive and supportive martial arts experience.”
“If my son wants to test for a belt, he has to get a form signed by me AND his school teacher!”
“It was day and night coming in twice a week I noticed a major change in my child’s confidence even tho she still can be shy .”
“Our son has been a student at Master Shim’s World Champion Tae Kwon Do for about 2-3 months, and we have been very satisfied with everything!”
From the reviews
Enrolling our son at Master Shim’s Taekwondo has been one of the best choices we’ve made since moving to AZ 3 years ago. Our son has gained confidence, discipline, respect, courage, and leadership skills that will last a lifetime.
Master Shim gives fantastic, encouraging instruction and is great with all levels from young kids to adult/family. I returned to TKD as a black belt in my early 30s, and of the four martial arts schools I've attended, MSTKD stands above. The workout is great and the owners create a real sense of family!
Not just the best martial arts studio, BUT genuinely one of the best instructional classes I've ever seen in my entire life. Master Shim is not just a black belt -- he has a degree in education and it totally shows! The curriculum at this studio is unparalleled.
We’ve had a great experience with Master Shim’s Taekwondo studio so far. My 7-year-old daughter has been attending for several weeks, and the impact has been amazing to watch. The instructors do a wonderful job of encouraging focus and respect while still keeping classes light, fun, and engaging for the kids.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Shim's World Champion Tae Kwon Do
Master Shim's World Champion Tae Kwon Do 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 Shim's World Champion 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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