Kim's Taekwon-Do formal classes are approximately 45 minutes of hard exercise, while practicing Taekwon-Do self-defense technique.

Exercise research has proven that intense exercise longer than this duration has rapidly-diminishing benefits, especially when the exercise involves movements in which a high degree of neuromuscular skill is involved. This timeframe also takes advantage of optimized hormone levels which are stimulated during intense exercise, such as interval training.

Within any type of physical training, consistency is important, therefore, Kim's Taekwon-Do has a consistent, basic workout format, which has been proven both effective and concise.

Each class begins with warmup exercises, followed by basic blocking and striking drills. Hyung or forms (called kata in Japanese styles) practice follows.

All students practice hyungs at every training session. These are a fundamental part of any traditional martial art and cannot be overlooked.

Hyung training is outstanding exercise, which will enhance every aspect of your physical and mental fitness. Every muscle from the tips of the toes to the fingertips is engaged. Students who put 100% into hyung practice can expect a workout every bit as demanding as sprinting, weightlifting, gymnastics or cross-country skiing. 

 After hyung practice, students practice partner attack and defense drills, including throws and ground control techniques, then kicking practice. During kicking practice, basic ground and jumping kicks are trained at a rapid pace for 5-10 minutes.

Partner stretching follows kicking, and then 5-10 minutes of sparring practice. Depending on the facility, students, and materials available, breaking practice is also a part of daily training.

 Kim's Taekwon-Do School offers unlimited class attendance for $50 per month, with family and student rates available.

White, traditional martial art uniforms are required. They can be purchased through me, or you are welcome to shop around. If you have an existing white uniform, that will be acceptable to start.

There are no contracts. You are not required to pay for more than one month at a time.

Other fees:

Annual Kim's Taekwon-Do school membership fee: $30

Grandmaster Knife's Taekwon-Do textbook: $30

Rank test fees:

There are fees associated with each rank test, which are subject to change. Students are only allowed to test for one rank at a time. If a student fails the rank test, they can take the test at a future date without paying any additional fees.

 Students under 10 years of age will be taken on a case-by-case basis. There are no special children's classes. Children are expected to maintain the same level of respect and discipline as adults, and abide by the same school rules. This is not a martial art “daycare” facility, with children's games strictly for entertainment value.

Anyone - any physical fitness level or age - can participate in Taekwon-Do training. Everyone has their limits, and as long as you are willing to work hard, you can learn Taekwon-Do and  experience its physical and mental benefits.

 First of all, a black belt is not a thing to possess, but rather, a person someone becomes. Every student progresses through the ranks from white to black belt at a different pace, and rank advancement is not a guarantee.

A dedicated student can become a first-degree black belt in 3-5 years of consistent training.

Classes are held Tuesday and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Beginning Taekwon-Do classes are held on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.

Kim's Taekwon-Do - Canyon County is located at the Idaho Kettlebells training facility at 1505 Industrial Way in Caldwell, ID (see "free intro session" page for a map.