My daughter and I take classes together and have loved it! It’s a great community and the instruction is wonderful.
Amanda McGeorge
Nov 2025
My son has been coming here for lessons for years and loves it! Dr. Kim and his instructors are knowledgeable and passionate, not just about Taekwondo, but about being a part of and helping the community. I would recommend this studio for all levels and ages.
Miko McFarland
Oct 2025
My daughter has been attending Dr. Kim's Taekwondo for about five years. We started coming here when she was 5 yo to get her involved in a physical activity, learn confidence and teamwork, and to experience working hard to achieve a goal. Five years later, we can say that she is thriving in these areas and more.
Master Kim and Master Camden truly care about their students and they know each student well. They meet my daughter where she's at emotionally and developmentally. They know when and how to coach her, and they adapt to her learning style and needs. They focus on proper technique and make sure students understand core principles of taekwondo and martial arts. Master Kim and Master Camden do excellent job cultivating a positive, fun learning environment where she can grow.
Working toward her black belt has been a long-term goal for my daughter and I've personally seen the way this journey has transformed her mentality and sense of self-worth. She takes pride in this achievement and it motivates her implicitly.
Now my daughter is involved with the demo team, has competed at a tournament, and even started sparring classes (something that she was fearful of before). She LOVES sparring! She is not the same shy, timid kid who we brought to the first class. She's confident, looks forward to seeing her friends and teachers, and enjoys going to class.
We originally started at Dr. Kim's Taekwondo for the reasons I shared above, but what we've found here is so much more: My daughter is now part of a community. She gets to interact daily with positive role models from all age groups. She knows she's part of something bigger than herself - because she has put in the time and effort to earn her place - and that's a life lesson you can't put a price on.
Pam Walter
Oct 2025
We have been coming to Dr. Kim’s for about a year and our son loves it! He has never really enjoyed any other sports that we have tried, but we finally found something he enjoys! Dr Kim, Camden, and the rest of the instructors take such great care of the kids and help them to really understand their forms and routines. This has really helped our son grow in confidence and discipline. If you are looking for a great school for your kids, this is it!!
Reece Walter
Oct 2025
Our son has been learning Taekwondo from Dr. Kim and Master Camden for a year and he loves it. It’s a very friendly and inviting environment. We are glad he found a sport he really enjoys.
Chadd McFarland
Oct 2025
My daughter has been attending this school for 5 years now. She has gained confidence and discipline which have helped her in other aspects of life. She recently competed for the first time, taking 1st place in poomsae (forms) and 2nd in board breaking. She also performs in the school’s demo team and enjoys it very much. If you’re interested in learning Tae Kwon Do, there’s no better place to go.
Michael Hendricks
Oct 2025
I started training in Taekwondo over 20 years ago and earned a 2nd degree black belt from an independent (non-Kukkiwon) school. Coming back to training after so long was definitely an adjustment, but Dr. Kim made the transition seamless. He recognized my prior experience, allowed me to start at a higher color belt, and helped me get caught up quickly with Kukkiwon standards. Thanks to his guidance and encouragement, I now proudly hold a Kukkiwon-certified black belt.
Dr. Kim is an exceptional instructor and martial artist. In addition to his over 40 years of Taekwondo experience, he has a strong academic background - he previously taught political science and led the University of Kentucky Taekwondo Club before founding his own academy. His professionalism, depth of knowledge, and passion for teaching are evident in every class.
One of his focuses is working with children with special needs. One of my children has a disease that makes coordination more difficult and my other child has sensory issues. The school has been accommodating to both of them and after almost a year they have both improved so much. There are several other students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, among other things. They have all had improvements whether that is in behavior, balance, strength, confidence, etc.
Training at Dr. Kim’s World Taekwondo Academy has been an incredible experience for both me and my kids. I love attending classes with them and having the chance to assist during sessions. Dr. Kim and Master Camden (who has over 10 years of experience himself) create an engaging, disciplined, and supportive environment where students of all ages can excel. They both clearly care about developing each student’s skills and confidence.
Classes emphasize strong technical foundations. Dr. Kim places great importance on correct technique for strikes, blocks, and stances, ensuring that students understand both the form and purpose of each movement. He teaches poomsae (forms), breaking, and practical application and self-defence with attention to detail and precision. While sparring is not part of the regular class routine, separate sparring sessions are available for students who want to train in that area. These classes are conducted in a very safe, well-supervised environment where students can apply what they’ve learned with confidence.
Dr. Kim and many of his students have achieved outstanding results in tournaments. In fact he and his son competed at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang this year and both earned World Champion. Dr. Kim has also competed at several national tournaments and won first, so he knows what is needed to compete at the highest levels. The academy also has several other talented instructors who are great with children and provide excellent one-on-one attention during class.
Whether you’re new to Taekwondo or returning after many years like I did, Dr. Kim’s World Taekwondo Academy is an outstanding place to train, grow, and be part of a wonderful community.
Jeongeun Do
Apr 2025
This place is just awesome!
Jihye Bae
Mar 2025
This is the 4th year my son attending this academy. Our primary purpose when registering the Taekwondo class was to have fun, and my son has been enjoying each class so much. I can see Mr. Camden and Master Kim care about each student bringing a feeling of belonging to our family and respect for what they do. Many of the students who we met in this academy years ago when my son joined are still coming regularly to the academy.
My son went through the little tiger program and now he is getting black belt! As time goes by, my son's enthusiasm for Taekwondo has increased. He has participated in several competitions in Cincinnati OH, Louisville KY, and Dalton GA, winning first place several times. Through the competitions, I could see the quality of training my son is getting from this academy and how professional Master Kim is. Indeed Master Kim is USAT national champion and World Taekwondo (WT) international referee. This academy is an officially licensed WT school. Forms and skills learned in this academy are the same as those learned in Korea.
Also, the academy offers other activities for the young ones like birthday parties and summer camp. The summer camp has been my son's favorite, and he is about to celebrate his birthday party for the second time.
I truly appreciate the quality service this academy provides.👍
Tonya Gortman
Mar 2024
My daughter has been attending Dr Kim’s Taekwondo for a little over a year. It has been such a positive experience for her. She always looks forward to going to practice and to sparring class every week. I’m so pleased to see the increase in her self confidence and discipline. I highly recommend Dr Kim’s.
Junk mail Willie
My daughter and I take classes together and have loved it! It’s a great community and the instruction is wonderful.
Amanda McGeorge
My son has been coming here for lessons for years and loves it! Dr. Kim and his instructors are knowledgeable and passionate, not just about Taekwondo, but about being a part of and helping the community. I would recommend this studio for all levels and ages.
Miko McFarland
My daughter has been attending Dr. Kim's Taekwondo for about five years. We started coming here when she was 5 yo to get her involved in a physical activity, learn confidence and teamwork, and to experience working hard to achieve a goal. Five years later, we can say that she is thriving in these areas and more.
Master Kim and Master Camden truly care about their students and they know each student well. They meet my daughter where she's at emotionally and developmentally. They know when and how to coach her, and they adapt to her learning style and needs. They focus on proper technique and make sure students understand core principles of taekwondo and martial arts. Master Kim and Master Camden do excellent job cultivating a positive, fun learning environment where she can grow.
Working toward her black belt has been a long-term goal for my daughter and I've personally seen the way this journey has transformed her mentality and sense of self-worth. She takes pride in this achievement and it motivates her implicitly.
Now my daughter is involved with the demo team, has competed at a tournament, and even started sparring classes (something that she was fearful of before). She LOVES sparring! She is not the same shy, timid kid who we brought to the first class. She's confident, looks forward to seeing her friends and teachers, and enjoys going to class.
We originally started at Dr. Kim's Taekwondo for the reasons I shared above, but what we've found here is so much more: My daughter is now part of a community. She gets to interact daily with positive role models from all age groups. She knows she's part of something bigger than herself - because she has put in the time and effort to earn her place - and that's a life lesson you can't put a price on.
Pam Walter
We have been coming to Dr. Kim’s for about a year and our son loves it! He has never really enjoyed any other sports that we have tried, but we finally found something he enjoys! Dr Kim, Camden, and the rest of the instructors take such great care of the kids and help them to really understand their forms and routines. This has really helped our son grow in confidence and discipline. If you are looking for a great school for your kids, this is it!!
Reece Walter
Our son has been learning Taekwondo from Dr. Kim and Master Camden for a year and he loves it. It’s a very friendly and inviting environment. We are glad he found a sport he really enjoys.
Chadd McFarland
My daughter has been attending this school for 5 years now. She has gained confidence and discipline which have helped her in other aspects of life. She recently competed for the first time, taking 1st place in poomsae (forms) and 2nd in board breaking. She also performs in the school’s demo team and enjoys it very much. If you’re interested in learning Tae Kwon Do, there’s no better place to go.
Michael Hendricks
I started training in Taekwondo over 20 years ago and earned a 2nd degree black belt from an independent (non-Kukkiwon) school. Coming back to training after so long was definitely an adjustment, but Dr. Kim made the transition seamless. He recognized my prior experience, allowed me to start at a higher color belt, and helped me get caught up quickly with Kukkiwon standards. Thanks to his guidance and encouragement, I now proudly hold a Kukkiwon-certified black belt.
Dr. Kim is an exceptional instructor and martial artist. In addition to his over 40 years of Taekwondo experience, he has a strong academic background - he previously taught political science and led the University of Kentucky Taekwondo Club before founding his own academy. His professionalism, depth of knowledge, and passion for teaching are evident in every class.
One of his focuses is working with children with special needs. One of my children has a disease that makes coordination more difficult and my other child has sensory issues. The school has been accommodating to both of them and after almost a year they have both improved so much. There are several other students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, among other things. They have all had improvements whether that is in behavior, balance, strength, confidence, etc.
Training at Dr. Kim’s World Taekwondo Academy has been an incredible experience for both me and my kids. I love attending classes with them and having the chance to assist during sessions. Dr. Kim and Master Camden (who has over 10 years of experience himself) create an engaging, disciplined, and supportive environment where students of all ages can excel. They both clearly care about developing each student’s skills and confidence.
Classes emphasize strong technical foundations. Dr. Kim places great importance on correct technique for strikes, blocks, and stances, ensuring that students understand both the form and purpose of each movement. He teaches poomsae (forms), breaking, and practical application and self-defence with attention to detail and precision. While sparring is not part of the regular class routine, separate sparring sessions are available for students who want to train in that area. These classes are conducted in a very safe, well-supervised environment where students can apply what they’ve learned with confidence.
Dr. Kim and many of his students have achieved outstanding results in tournaments. In fact he and his son competed at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang this year and both earned World Champion. Dr. Kim has also competed at several national tournaments and won first, so he knows what is needed to compete at the highest levels. The academy also has several other talented instructors who are great with children and provide excellent one-on-one attention during class.
Whether you’re new to Taekwondo or returning after many years like I did, Dr. Kim’s World Taekwondo Academy is an outstanding place to train, grow, and be part of a wonderful community.
Jeongeun Do
This place is just awesome!
Jihye Bae
This is the 4th year my son attending this academy. Our primary purpose when registering the Taekwondo class was to have fun, and my son has been enjoying each class so much. I can see Mr. Camden and Master Kim care about each student bringing a feeling of belonging to our family and respect for what they do. Many of the students who we met in this academy years ago when my son joined are still coming regularly to the academy.
My son went through the little tiger program and now he is getting black belt! As time goes by, my son's enthusiasm for Taekwondo has increased. He has participated in several competitions in Cincinnati OH, Louisville KY, and Dalton GA, winning first place several times. Through the competitions, I could see the quality of training my son is getting from this academy and how professional Master Kim is. Indeed Master Kim is USAT national champion and World Taekwondo (WT) international referee. This academy is an officially licensed WT school. Forms and skills learned in this academy are the same as those learned in Korea.
Also, the academy offers other activities for the young ones like birthday parties and summer camp. The summer camp has been my son's favorite, and he is about to celebrate his birthday party for the second time.
I truly appreciate the quality service this academy provides.👍
Tonya Gortman
My daughter has been attending Dr Kim’s Taekwondo for a little over a year. It has been such a positive experience for her. She always looks forward to going to practice and to sparring class every week. I’m so pleased to see the increase in her self confidence and discipline. I highly recommend Dr Kim’s.