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Our classes are taught by professional instructors<\/span> with many years of experience.<\/h1>\n

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Master Kim\u2019s Tae Kwon Do is in Meridian, ID, where students of different ages can learn Tae Kwon Do in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.<\/h2>\n

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  • Improve FOCUS through a fun, yet challenging curriculum<\/li>\n
  • Teach Tae Kwon Do through POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT<\/li>\n
  • Develop leadership skills through INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION<\/li>\n
  • Build SELF-CONFIDENCE through self-defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1800″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false” el_class=”shadow”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Head Master Kim, Master Y. Kim<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Master Kim is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has been practicing Tae Kwon Do for all his life since he was 6 years old. His specialty is sparring and has been competing since he was 12 years old. He was a recognized sparring athlete throughout his competing years and won many medals in the National and International levels. While in college, he majored specifically in Tae Kwon Do and Sports Marketing in South Korea. Master Kim is certified at KTAD (Korean Taekwondo Association for the Disabled) and has coached them in South Korea. Master Kim’s philosophy is that Tae Kwon Do is about self-improvement as well as self-defense. Tae Kwon Do is more than just kicking and punching, it’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1801″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false” el_class=”shadow”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    School Director, Ms. Hannah Kim<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Ms. Hannah has been in the childcare industry for as long as she can remember. She has always been passionate about working with children and seeing them grow. Ms. Hannah has started out with babysitting her cousins, working part time at a day care during her high school years, working full time as a Kindergarten teacher, and now teaching our Little Tiger students (4-5 years old). She says, \u201cWorking in the martial arts industry is extremely gratifying; every day is not alike, and you get to be a part of a community that helps children learn, grow, and develop to their greatest potential through Tae Kwon Do.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2458″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false” el_class=”shadow”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Master Instructor, Master Ryker M.<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Master Ryker currently holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He started as a Little Tiger and has seen many challenges on his path to Black Belt. He believes that anyone can achieve anything they put their mind to and he would love to help you reach your goals! He is extremely excited to get to know you and assist you on the journey that is Tae Kwon Do![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Leadership Team<\/span><\/h2>\n

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