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S J Kim's Taekwondo @ The World Taekwondo Foundation
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Oneonta, New York
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (917) 916-9269
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What students say
“Some schools may have an unwelcoming atmosphere which can be intimidating, but here everyone seems determined to help others improve.”
“The best feature of the school is that many classes are taught by Grandmaster Kim himself, one of the original practitioners of Taekwon-Do.”
From the reviews
I originally started TKD only because there was a month-long promotion on LivingSocial. I never had plans to stick with Taekwon-Do past the month. Looking back, I am so glad I found this gem of a school. I've been going to SJ Kim's TKD for almost 3 years now, and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
SJKim is one of the few grandmasters of taekwondo. He is an incredible teacher and knows so much about taekwondo. He can teach you better than anywhere else, even if it is more difficult.
Your first taekwondo class at S J Kim's Taekwondo @ The World Taekwondo Foundation
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.
