Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Martial Arts Training for All Ages in San Antonio
Established in 1970 by Grand Master In Mook Kim, our academy has dedicated over five decades to cultivating martial arts excellence in San Antonio. We specialize in TaeKwonDo instruction for individuals aged 3 to adult, emphasizing discipline, self-defense mastery, and holistic personal development. Our flagship school in uptown San Antonio offers structured programs that build physical fitness while fostering mental resilience and character growth. With a lineage tracing back to military and civilian training traditions, we provide age-specific curricula including Mini Tots, Children's, and Adult programs.Our certified instructors combine technical expertise with mentorship, creating a supportive environment where students develop confidence, focus, and respect. Through six-day weekly operations, we deliver both traditional martial arts values and contemporary fitness benefits, maintaining our reputation as one of San Antonio's most respected martial arts institutions.
Services
Mini Tots Martial Arts
Tots Martial Arts
Children's Martial Arts
Adults Taekwondo
Board Breaking Clinic
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined martial arts experience through certified instructors
- Our programs cater to all ages from 3-year-olds to adult martial artists
- We provide free introductory classes for new students
- Our lineage traces back to Grand Master In Mook Kim's military training tradition
- We develop mind-body-spirit connection through structured TaeKwonDo instruction
What people say
Fun environment
Patient instructors
Discipline development
Confidence improvement
Great role models
Services
Mini Tots Martial Arts
Foundational martial arts program for 3-4 year olds focusing on character development and basic TaeKwonDo techniques. Safe, engaging environment builds early discipline, motor skills, and confidence through structured play.
Tots Martial Arts
Specialized program for 5-7 year olds combining fitness with self-defense basics. Friendly peer environment teaches focus, coordination, and respect while establishing healthy activity habits and martial arts fundamentals.
Children's Martial Arts
Advanced physical and mental conditioning for 8-12 year olds through TaeKwonDo instruction. Develops self-defense skills, builds leadership qualities, and enhances school performance through disciplined practice and character-building principles.
Adults Taekwondo
Comprehensive martial arts program for teens and adults focusing on self-defense mastery and physical transformation. Builds strength, flexibility, and mental resilience while teaching practical defense techniques in a supportive environment.
Board Breaking Clinic
Specialized clinic demonstrating TaeKwonDo's practical applications through controlled board breaking. Develops precision, focus, and confidence while showcasing the power of proper technique, available as supplemental training for all students.
Questions
What ages does Kim's Academy accept?
We offer programs for ages 3 through adult, including Mini Tots (3-4), Tots (5-7), Children (8-12), and Adult martial artists.
Is there a free trial class available?
Yes, we provide a free introductory class for all new students to experience our training environment and teaching methods.
What benefits can students expect?
Students develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, focus, discipline, confidence, and improved academic performance through our character-building curriculum.
Who founded Kim's Academy?
Grand Master In Mook Kim established the school in 1970, bringing his military martial arts expertise to civilian training.
What makes Kim's Academy unique?
Our combination of 50+ years experience, age-specific programs, and emphasis on mind-body-spirit development sets us apart as San Antonio's premier martial arts school.
How often are classes offered?
Our structured programming includes training sessions available six days per week to accommodate various schedules.
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Reviews (6)
M. & L.
Feb 05, 2020
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This is a great place our son has been going here since 3rd grade and they have been a part of him growing in to a fit and accomplished young man, they have tons of classes through out the week so if you can't make some you have plenty of others to choose from or you can go to all of them. they have wonderful and skilled trainers with many years of experience. a great place from top to bottom
Ellen T. Dulles-Coelho
Jan 18, 2020
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It was an excellent experience for my son who only stopped because of leaving Texas for university. After his studies, my son joined a firm which is also out-of-state. I highly recommend Kims Academy.
Brooke Sanchez
Dec 13, 2019
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My 5 stars are a expression and self explanatory great place from instructors to staff members.
Emily Rachel Middleton Doegey
Nov 17, 2019
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I have been training at Kim's Academy of Tae Kwon Do for a few months and they are wonderful! The Instructors are each very experienced and have excellent teaching skills. They are accommodating to my training needs and will work with me individually to make sure that I am doing the skills correctly. I appreciate their encouraging and positive approach to teaching. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful, I felt welcomed but not pressured during my first visit. The facility is clean and equipped with dressing rooms, a waiting area and student exercise room. The Dojang is spacious and has
Ligia Gomez
Sep 12, 2019
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I do not like the billing structure. They have you sign a one year binding contract with no cancellation even if the child no longer wants to be enrolled or if it's medically necessary. That's right, I had a doctor's note. I pushed my child attend for 4 months kicking and screaming (it's clinically diagnosed anxiety and I tried very hard to help her overcome it until her doctor recommended we simply stop). When you ask for a cancellation fee, they make you pay the whole contract up front. They say "what if your child wants to drop out of school?" as if an extracurricular is comparable to learning
Pen Irwin
Jan 25, 2019
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I have been bringing my son to the youth class since November 2017. The instructors are excellent and hold the kids to responsible behavior while in class for their safety and the safety of others. If you are looking for a martial arts studio that will push your kids while having fun this is the place. The rates are competitive and they offer one of the best schedules for attending and have the most qualified instructors of anywhere else I looked. The instructors care and help to mentor the kids and adults alike. I have seen some say the viewing room obnoxious but anytime you have a parent not
