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Tiger Kim's Academy of Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Denver, Colorado
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
- 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 tigerkim.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (303) 388-1408
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training at Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo Academy for nearly 3 years - he absolutely loves the instructors and has advanced through the belts.”
“They teach not only Taekwondo but also Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, and other self defense techniques.”
Other martial arts here
“They teach not only Taekwondo but also Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, and other self defense techniques.”
“They teach not only Taekwondo but also Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, and other self defense techniques.”
What students say
“The curriculum places emphasis on tradition, respect, and discipline, but they treat students of all levels with kindness and help them build confidence.”
“Tiger Kim's Academy in Aurora, Colorado provides a positive and supportive environment for martial arts training, particularly for children.”
“Taekwondo has been great for teaching discipline, practicing and learning different forms, and learning respect.”
“We see improvements in our child's discipline, confidence, and respect as a result of attending classes.”
“Most instructors have between a 4th and 7th degree black belt and it's obvious they each have a deep passion for the art.”
“The curriculum places emphasis on tradition, respect, and discipline, but they treat students of all levels with kindness and help them build confidence.”
From the reviews
Tiger Kim's is a wonderful place. They teach not only Taekwondo but also Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, and other self defense techniques. I love that all the classes are mixed ages and mixed level, so from the start you can learn both from the expert instructors and from watching the most experienced students.
Tiger Kim’s Academy is truly exceptional! I recently had the chance to see their students and coaches in action during the Open Colorado Cup Tournament we hosted, and I was blown away. Their students are strong, focused, and highly skilled — a true reflection of the incredible training they receive.
Tiger Kim's Academy in Aurora, Colorado provides a positive and supportive environment for martial arts training, particularly for children. We see improvements in our child's discipline, confidence, and respect as a result of attending classes.
Best authentic Korean taekwondo academy in Denver. Also the only one that you can attend multiple classes a day. I highly recommend you check them out. My kids love coming here and training.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger Kim's Academy of Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do
Tiger Kim's Academy of Taekwondo and Tang Soo 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 Tiger Kim's Academy of Taekwondo and Tang Soo 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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