Welcome to Kim’s Academy of Tae Kwon Do!

Kim's Academy: Fit and Fun for the whole family!

Conveniently located in Salt Lake, Utah at the Garden Center at sugar house park (1602 E 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106) , Kim's Academy of Taekwondo provides a fun and constructive activity for all ages!

Taekwondo is not only an outstanding form of physical fitness, but also provides powerful mental and emotional benefits. Discover for yourself why Taekwondo is the most popular martial art in the United States and the only martial art featured in the Olympic Games.


Over 40 years of satisfied Utah parents and students

Grandmaster Kim opened his first martial arts school in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1984. With over 40 years of experience and served as the first Utah State Taekwondo President for more than a decade. He continues to teach and mentor students ages 5 through adult.

If you've never seen Taekwondo, (Korean Karate) before, we invite you to come into our Salt Lake Garden Center, and watch one of our classes. Then you will understand what makes Kim's Academy the best Salt Lake Martial arts School there is!


Our Mission

Kim’s Academy is a family-focused martial arts school in Salt Lake City, specializing in self-defense and Taekwondo training for students of all ages and ability levels. We proudly offer martial arts classes for children, teens, and adults, encouraging the entire family to train together in a safe, supportive, and motivating environment.

We emphasize positive reinforcement, focusing on each student’s strengths while coaching and teaching in a way that promotes learning, confidence, and continuous improvement. Our instructors are highly trained and experienced, and are committed to helping every student reach their full potential.

In addition to physical conditioning and self-defense skills, we focus on developing mental strength and character. Our programs emphasize values such as self-esteem, self-discipline, self-confidence, personal responsibility, respect for others, and a positive attitude. For more detailed information about the different types of classes we offer, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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