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World Tae Kwon Do Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Scottsdale, Arizona
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
- Membership memberships run around $75/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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 ·
- Phone (480) 657-0700
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This centre is close to home and mainly the reason why I put my son here but it has proven to be one of the best schools for taekwondo that I know of.”
What students say
“He is an excellent instructor who monitors the progress of everyone and is very patient in helping students develop their skills.”
“I took him to the World Tae kwon do Center in Scottsdale, and he was hooked from the very first day.”
“With his guidance my oldest daughter has even reached US National/junior Olympic medal podiums with Gold, Silver and Bronze.”
“I achieved my Dan 1 Black Belt in Korean Taekwondo in 2002 so was looking for a Master affiliated with Kukkiwon (Headquarters in South Korea).”
“He is hard when it is needed, and brings a great deal of praise, laughter and joy during the sessions.”
“The program is setup to make goal oriented, disciplined, individuals which take constructive criticism and turn it into motivation for being better and doing more.”
From the reviews
Update: Online learning has been very engaging and forwarding. The instructors are involved and have helped our little one learn new skills and stay motivated. Highly recommend this program as it helps kids stay active, motivated, and happy during these challenging times.
My daughters have been training here for 6 years and can say that Grand Master Kim is a fantastic instructor and motivator. His approach is both nurturing and discipline focused. With his guidance my oldest daughter has even reached US National/junior Olympic medal podiums with Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Grand Master Kim's teaching method has turned our daughter into a goal oriented little girl. While learning how to take constructive criticism, she is eager to become better in everything she does; do more, be kinder, and at the same time have fun.
3 Years back we moved from Columbus to Phoenix. My daughter used to learn Korean Taekwondo in Columbus, OH and we were having a challenge to find a good one here. I achieved my Dan 1 Black Belt in Korean Taekwondo in 2002 so was looking for a Master affiliated with Kukkiwon (Headquarters in South Korea).
New to taekwondo? Start at World Tae Kwon Do Center
World Tae Kwon Do 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 World Tae Kwon Do 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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