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Master Shim's World Class Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Stockbridge, Georgia
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 4) — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atlantatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 770-742-3552
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son is currently a blue belt at the Hudson Bridge location and he loves coming here for sparring classes and regular classes.”
“The dojang or school offer classes for little kids called little tigers where my daughter started at age 4.”
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What students say
“We have been coming to Master Shim's World Class Tae Kwon Do for almost 2 years now and have enjoyed taking classes together as a family.”
“Master Joon is awesome with teaching all ages & the environment within and surrounding the area is clean, safe, and very family friendly.”
“If I could give Master Shim’s WCTKD 10 stars I would - my oldest son is the second generation out of our family to be taking Tae Kwon Do at Master Shim’s.”
“The blood, sweat, and tears of training to get a technique perfect and seeing your classmates work just as hard is a wonderful experience to behold.”
“My son is more confident, focused and exhibit leadership skills.”
“If I could give Master Shim’s WCTKD 10 stars I would - my oldest son is the second generation out of our family to be taking Tae Kwon Do at Master Shim’s.”
From the reviews
The best Tae Kwon Do school bar none! We have been coming to Master Shim's World Class Tae Kwon Do for almost 2 years now and have enjoyed taking classes together as a family. The masters and instructors are very knowledgeable and have years of experience in the Korean art.
World Class at the Stockbridge location is awesome!!! My stepdaughter love Taekwondo. She developed confidence, patience, discipline, and self control. She is currently a red belt training for black belt. The instructors assisted the students with their, kicking, punching and fighting techniques.
Master Shim's is a great place. It is very family oriented. Ms. Haydee is amazing and friendly. My son has matured and grown enormously.
All three [f my kids go to Master Shim's. They are professional, friendly, and caring.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Shim's World Class Tae Kwon Do
Master Shim's World Class 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 Class 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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