Master Jim's Taekwondo Academy

My five year old son told me he wanted to be a Karate kid. This is the first place we tried out and was his favorite of all the places we tried. What I love about this place is the one on one help each child gets during the lesson. Master Jim really lights up while working with the kids. You can tell he loves teaching Taekwondo. They learn discipline and respect, counting and other words in Korean. The lessons also help with focus and concentration. Class here is the highlight of my little man's week. Every morning he asks if today is a Taekwondo day. I wasn't sure how he would do with three days a week, but he absolutely loves it. I am watching my little unsure shy guy come out of his shell. He memorized the rules of Taekwondo after his second day and is just so eager to keep or practicing and learning more.

I've seen a complete transformation in my shy and quiet 6 year old boy to an independent martial artist that works hard, follows directions and aims to please his instructors. Master Jim is patient, kind, yet, stern. He has high expectations for his students in (and out) of class and teaches without demoralizing. (The classes are taught with Korean immersion so students are learning skills with correct terms. I LOVE THIS!) The Dojang is clean and the atmosphere is intimate, friendly and structured. My son has been enrolled for 2 weeks and I have seen a positive and dramatic change in his character. Example: Last week the children had some fun skill building challenges. If he would have "lost a challenge" 2 months ago, he would have had a major meltdown. On Friday, he dropped and did 5 push-ups and then sat straight up to wait his turn for the next challenge.

My son has been enrolled in this school for a couple of months. He absolutely loves it!!! He's been in baseball, basketball, golf, guitar and even choir...absolutely nothing has kept his interest like Tae Kwon Do! He loves this school and loves his instructors. They are incredibly patient, yet firm when necessary. I've seen a huge change in his self-confidence. He even wanted to participate in a tournament in front of people which I never would've imagined him wanting to do before. He's learning so much and is excited to attend every class! I'd highly recommend trying it out to see if it's for you. They offer first class free.

One of the best choices that I have made in the interest of my child. Master Jim's TKD has instilled discipline and whole other level of focus and motivation in my little one. I recommend this dojo to anyone looking to exercise the young minds and physical conditioning of your kiddos.

Master Jim is very good at handling children of all ages and energy levels. His ability to teach discipline to multiple children at a time is amazing to watch. My son enjoys his classes and is constantly asking when he can go to taekwondo. I truly enjoy watching my son grow in his capabilities as well as other life lessons.

Master Jim's has been incredible for our kids! They have learned so much, including soft skills like confidence and leadership. Everyone is so friendly and treats us like family. We love it here and can't recommend it enough!

Not impressed with their decision who gets to belt test, clearly favoritism. During belt testing a very young kid went from white belt to yellow belt and was allowed to test by his self in the corner. The instructor even helped with poomsae and corrected the stands DURING testing. Today a teenager was testing in front of everyone from white/black to yellow and she used her wrong hand and leg several times in her poomsae stands during testing and was awarded the yellow belt. Informed me that my child won't be allowed to belt test due to poomsae stand and need to practice more to make sure they use the correct hand and leg but turned award a teenage a yellow who made mistakes in their poomsae. You pay them to teach your kids and make the experience enjoyable but they have some of their black belt students yelling around that do NOT have the knowledge and patience to be an instructor. Also, read the fine print in the contract before signing, they will lock you in for a year or a year and half depending on which contract. If you end the contract be sure to find out how much you will owe before signing the contract.