Master Kim's Taekwondo - Boise
About
Master Kim's Taekwondo in Boise offers training in multiple martial arts disciplines including Taekwondo, Tangsoodo, and MMA. The gym is led by highly credentialed instructors like Head Master David Kim, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tangsoodo, and Master Instructor Grace Bae, also a 5th Degree Black Belt. Both are International Certified Master Instructors through World Taekwondo, ensuring professional instruction rooted in traditional martial arts values.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe Master Kim's Taekwondo as a magical, life changing experience for their entire families. They praise the highly skilled and respectful instructors, particularly noting Master Kim, Master Bae, and Master Lee for their patience and personalized 1:1 guidance. Reviewers highlight how training improves both physical abilities like technique, flexibility, and strength and life skills including confidence, focus, and self discipline. The strong community atmosphere created through events like movie nights, picnics, and holiday parties receives frequent positive mention, with no concerns raised in any reviews.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Tonya Brent
2 months ago
The entire staff at MKT is excellent with the children (and adult students)!!! They have been so kind to the families as well. However, don't mistake kindness for weakness. The many instructors are multiple degree black belts. Respect is evident. Communication is fantastic. All of the events: movie nights, holiday parties, belt testing etc. are run so smoothly. I'm so grateful we found this community. Surprisingly, I haven't thought of 1 aspect I don't like. Our child has grown so much since joining MKT. It's remarkable 🥋
Peder Kopperud
2 months ago
This place has been magical for our family. We first enrolled our son and his focus and mind body control improved. We decided to enroll our daughter and for good measure both me and my wife enrolled as well. It has been a wonderful experience so far. All the masters have been respectful, skilled, and patient. They will challenge you but it's done in a respectful manner; I have never seen anything but kindness and compassion from this team. The training has been top notch. We have seen health benefits in a short period of time. I highly recommend Master Kim's. Update: it should be mentioned that they engage in other ways. For instance they offer movie night, reading challenges, etc.
Monica Saculles
2 months ago
Both of our daughters have attended Master Kim’s for the past year. They have learned so much from Master Kim, Master Bae, and Master Lee (and of course all of the other wonderful instructors). We really appreciate that the lessons go beyond just physical taekwondo skills and also focus on key life skills such as respect, focus, and perseverance. We’ve seen firsthand how these lessons have positively impacted both of our daughters. We also love the sense of community that Master Kim’s provides. Our girls love to attend the picnics, movie nights, and other celebrations that are held throughout the year.
Sojeong RIM
4 weeks ago
The best Taekwondo studio ever! We are beyond happy with our experience here! The masters and staff are incredibly supportive and professional. Since joining, l've seen a remarkable transformation in my child-not just in their Taekwondo skills, but in their confidence and focus as well. What makes this place even more special are the fantastic events they host. From exciting Summer Camps and fun Movie Nights to the thoughtful Mom's Day events (there are more events), there is always something for the kids (and parents!) to look forward to. It's clear the masters put so much heart into building a great community. If you're looking for a place where your child can grow both physically and mentally while having a blast, this is it!
Lexie Merz
3 months ago
Incredible program, instructors, facility, and community. My son has learned so many physical skills - technique, flexibility, strength, balance, as well as life skills - confidence, responsibility, focus, effort, self-discipline. My husband and I gain so much as well from watching and listening to our son’s practice. I really appreciate all of the 1:1 teaching and guidance the instructors provide to each student in the class. It is a life-changing experience for the whole family.
scheduleHours
Monday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
David Kim
Head Master/Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon), 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tangsoodo, International Certified Master Instructor (World Taekwondo)
Over 25 years of Taekwondo training and 15 years teaching. B.S. Kinesiology, B.B.A. Entrepreneurship. Passionate about teaching life skills through martial arts.
Grace Bae
Master Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon), International Certified Master Instructor (World Taekwondo)
Former member of World Taekwondo Demonstration Team. B.S. in Physical Education and Taekwondo from Yong-In University. Performed at Olympic Games and UN.