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Tiger Kim's Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Closter, New Jersey
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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tigerkimsusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-767-7171
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They create an environment where children are motivated to challenge themselves, learn discipline through practice, and celebrate their achievements along the way.”
“He is now a part of the Poomsae team and started competing with Tiger Kwon’s team.”
“Taekwondo has equipped them with valuable self-defense skills and nurtured their self-confidence and self-esteem.”
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“Taekwondo has equipped them with valuable self-defense skills and nurtured their self-confidence and self-esteem.”
What students say
“Master Kwon and Master Edward have a great way of getting kids to do their very best (even the younger ones).”
“In general, I would highly recommend Tiger Kim's Taekwondo school for kids of all ages.”
“Our son has been attending Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo for over five years, and it has been such a positive experience for our family.”
“Tiger Kim’s school is excellent and has helped my kids develop their physical and social skills while teaching them discipline, confidence and proper form.”
“Five years into it, and the Masters continue doing an outstanding job of training my sons mind and body, and instilling self-discipline and self-confidence.”
“She has also competed in statewide competitions - all made possible because she attends Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo!”
From the reviews
Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo is a very special place. This school is a long-standing Taekwondo academy founded by a traditional Korean Grandmaster; I know this because I attended this school during my academic years in the 1990s.
My son has been attending Tiger Kim's school for a few years now and has really enjoyed his experience. The school is well-organized, communicative with parents, and has created a family-like environment for all its students. It also has a great waiting/seating area where you can watch your kid's class.
It has been a year since my kids have joined Tiger Kim's and I see a big difference in them. They have more confidence in themselves. They are also seeing the rewards of practice and hard work when they achieve the next belt level.
My daughter has improved so much in Taekwondo. The masters are incredibly kind and do a great job teaching the kids. Love tiger kim:).
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger Kim's Taekwondo Center
Tiger Kim's Taekwondo Center 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 Taekwondo Center
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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