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Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Columbia, South Carolina
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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 803-419-7172
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is no greater value than to involve children in a program that challenges and strengthens their body and their mind.”
“As a parent, I appreciate his teaching skills and developing not only the body for self defense but also the mind in developing good character.”
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“As a parent, I appreciate his teaching skills and developing not only the body for self defense but also the mind in developing good character.”
What students say
“Master Yim is instilling great values for the students that align with what we teach at home.”
“They are equipped with phenomenal staff who are highly knowledgeable and welcoming which makes for an incredible experience for anyone looking to get into martial arts.”
“They are equipped with phenomenal staff who are highly knowledgeable and welcoming which makes for an incredible experience for anyone looking to get into martial arts.”
“Master Yim is instilling great values for the students that align with what we teach at home.”
From the reviews
There is no greater value than to involve children in a program that challenges and strengthens their body and their mind. Master Yim and crew really care about the children and it shows. My family is proud to be in the Tiger Family 🐯🐅🐯💯 I am so thankful for what they have done and are doing with my child...
Master Yim is an excellent teacher and role model. YTT is a great environment for people of all ages.
Top discipline. Master Yim is making kids,young adults and adults better people!
Great atmosphere and mastery of Tae Kwon Do. Master Lim not only teaches fundamentals of TKD but life lessons for all ages. As a parent, I appreciate his teaching skills and developing not only the body for self defense but also the mind in developing good character.
New to taekwondo? Start at Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy 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 Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
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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