Certainly. Our school is dedicated to imparting a comprehensive martial art experience, distinct from form-based or cardio-focused classes offered by many others. We prioritize emphasizing the power behind techniques rather than focusing solely on point-based competition techniques. It’s important to note that our regular programs cater to the general public, with a primary focus on fitness rather than self-defense. For those serious about maximizing their Taekwondo training, including grappling and street techniques, we encourage you to inquire about our Black Belt Program.

Experience the true flexibility of our classes with our unlimited access policy. Whether you prefer an intensive back-to-back session or wish to split your training between morning and afternoon classes, the choice is yours. Our unique approach allows you to attend as many classes as you desire, provided you meet the qualifications for each specific class. Embrace the freedom to tailor your schedule to your preferences and fitness goals, ensuring that you make the most of your martial arts journey. Enjoy the versatility of our class offerings, and take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your skills and well-being through our unlimited class access.

To maintain a focused and conducive learning environment, we kindly request that parents refrain from entering the school without a prior appointment. If you wish to observe your child’s progress and behavior during class, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at least one day in advance. These observation appointments are designed to be 20 minutes in duration, allowing you valuable insights into your child’s martial arts journey while ensuring minimal disruption to the ongoing classes. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in adhering to this policy, as it contributes to a positive and undisturbed learning atmosphere for all students.

While your child is taking introductory private lessons, you are welcome to sit inside the school, particularly if your child is feeling nervous in new environments. However, for the optimal adjustment of the children, it is advisable for them to participate classes by themselves independently as soon as possible. Research shows that children often learn and behave more effectively when their parents are not in close proximity during classes. If your child is already part of group classes, we kindly request that parents refrain from entering the school premises. Please ensure timely drop-off and pick-up to maintain a smooth class flow and facilitate the best learning experience for your child. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

On average, there are 12 students in a usual class, with numbers ranging from 1 to 24. The class size varies based on the time of day and day of the week, with no statistically significant trend.

Tae Kwon Do practitioners typically wear a uniform called a dobok. The dobok signifies the practitioner’s rank, and its use promotes a sense of unity and equality among students. It is essential to adhere to the dojang’s dress code for training sessions. We at the Jae H. Kim Tae Kwon Do require a traditional style dobok.

At the Cambridge location, our regular children’s classes meet six days a week and are for age groups 5-8 and 9-12. It’s never too late to start taekwondo and each child advances at their own pace.

Yes! We have a beautiful and large dedicated space that is our school. We have a main training floor that is padded and surrounded by mirrors. A smaller workout area is on our lower level, suitable for private lessons or groups of 2-3 students to work together. We also have two equipment areas with Paramount weight machines and free weights for cross-training with.

Upon attending class, students are required to “check in” by entering their phone number or student ID number on the touchpad located at the front desk. For new young students, a 4-digit student ID number may be written on their belts as a prompt to complete the check-in process. This system allows our computer to efficiently monitor and record the attendance of each student.

As of January 2024, the male-to-female ratio at our school is approximately 59% male and 41% female. We strive to maintain an inclusive and diverse community, welcoming individuals of all genders to participate and thrive in our martial arts programs.

Contrary to popular belief, martial arts, particularly Taekwondo, poses a lower risk of injury compared to many other sports. Taekwondo, a relatively modernized martial art with a century of evolution, emphasizes anatomically correct movement patterns. This not only enhances its effectiveness in self-defense by leveraging the body’s maximum potential for power generation but also minimizes stress on joints, as the movements follow natural anatomical patterns. To illustrate, consider the natural movement of your foot, ankle, and knee when kicking a soccer ball versus the potentially unnatural positions during an hour-long soccer practice.

An examination of emergency room visits reveals a 0.13% risk of injury for bicycling and 0.02% for soccer. In our school, meticulously recording injuries to the third decimal digit, we find that Forms class has a 0% injury rate, Regular class has 0.001%, and Sparring class has 0.004%. When combined, all classes collectively exhibit a 0.005% risk of injury.

While engaging in competitions or MMA fights may slightly elevate the risk, it remains comparable to the injury risks in other sports. It’s essential to note that the emphasis on anatomically correct movements in Taekwondo contributes significantly to a safer training environment.