SALT LAKE CITY’S PREMIER TAEKWONDO SCHOOL SINCE 1984

TRAIN WITH UTAH’S ORIGINAL

TAEKWONDO ACADEMY

Olympic-style Taekwondo and self-defense programs for kids, teens, and adults. First class is FREE!

40+

Years of Experience

1984

Proudly Founded in

Train With Courage; Lead With Discipline

Make Every Kick Count Beyond Class

Kim’s Academy Of Taekwondo builds capable students through focused taekwondo instruction that strengthens balance, timing, endurance, awareness, and responsible decision-making beyond class.

Stronger Stances

Build stable footwork through repetition.

Smarter Defense

Read distance before choosing movement.

Controlled Power

Strike firmly while protecting partners.

What We Provide

Programs for Every Age and Goal

Age-Based Training

Classes match instruction to each student's age, experience, and rank.

Belt Curriculum

Students follow defined requirements for stripes, promotion, and examination readiness.

Adult Classes

Instructors teach essential Korean commands, titles, numbers, and classroom customs.

Board Breaking

Students apply proper technique, commitment, and force during breaking sessions.

Anti-Bullying

Parents and children share lessons, milestones, encouragement, and academy traditions.

Testing Preparation

Masters assess attendance, knowledge, conduct, techniques, and belt requirements carefully.

Meet Your Instructors

Grandmaster Yong Woo Kim

9th Dan Black Belt, Chundukwan Taekwondo

He began studying Taekwondo at the age of 12 and quickly distinguished himself, earning his Fourth Dan black belt while serving as a Taekwondo instructor in the Korean Army.

Master J. Godfrey

4th Dan Black Belt, Taekwondo — World Style

He has a deep passion for martial arts and enjoys studying martial arts videos, constantly exploring new techniques and innovative training methods.

Master Brandon Williams

5th Dan Black Belt, Taekwondo

He began training in martial arts at the age of five and later moved to Utah at age nine. At 15, his interest in martial arts truly took off, leading him to search for the right studio to continue his training.

Aunders Godfrey — Jr. Instructor

1st Dan Black Belt, Taekwondo

He enjoys teaching both children and adults, helping students improve their martial arts skills, confidence, and discipline.

Our Teachers • Wisdom Wears Black

Korean Roots Lead

Grandmaster Kim brings four decades of academy direction, Korean roots, tournament experience, and lifelong instruction.

Tradition Meets Study

Master Godfrey studies new drills while preserving Taekwondo customs, helping students learn through clear demonstrations.

Multiple Arts Applied

Master Williams applies deep martial arts knowledge and tournament experience during focused Taekwondo instruction daily.

Leadership Starts Young

Aunders teaches children and adults while strengthening student belief, practice habits, and leadership through example.

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