Kim's Taekwondo Testimonials

Doug and Carol

We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to study traditional TaeKwonDo skills and philosophies under Grand Master Kim and Master Won. For the last three years. It has been a very positive experience for our entire family, With all five members earning black belts. In addition to the positive physical development, including strength, tone, stamina, and balance come the mental and Emotional benefits of self-discipline and self-confidence. Both Grand Master Kim and Master Won are well known and respected, not only here in the United States, but worldwide as well. We have benefited, greatly through their patience and their knowledge.

Respectfully,

Doug & Carol

Grand Master Kim's TaeKwonDo program gives our family something we can participate in together. It's a great way to condition your body and mind at the same time. Grand Master Kim and Master Won are professionals and leaders in their discipline. Grand Master Kim's TaeKwonDo school provides traditional martial arts training. Unlike some of the other martial arts schools we looked at in this area, we feel this program will teach our son respect and discipline.

Respectfully,

Chuck Bishop

Richard Faithful

My name is Richard Faithful. I am a homicide detective for the Austin Police Department in Austin, Texas. I have been training with Grandmaster Kim for over 6 years along side my daughter who is now almost 14 years old. I visited several schools before deciding on Grandmaster Kim's school. I chose Grandmaster Kim's school because he promotes discipline and respect in the traditional ways of TaeKwonDo. Grandmaster Kim has trained in TaeKwonDo all his life and has exceptional knowledge and skill that is unmatched and well respected here in America and in Korea. Grandmaster Kim has a special talent with people in helping them to reach self-goals, whether it's to lose weight, become a skilled martial artist or just self-defense. A couple of years ago Grandmaster Kim did what I thought couldn't be done and improved on his program by introducing Master Won into his school. Master Won has also trained her whole life in TaeKwonDo and comes with an impressive resume as a competitor to include being a two-time world champion and a six time Korean champion. Grandmaster Kim and Master Won promote strong family values and insist that their younger students do well in school and respect their parents. Grandmaster Kim and Master Won believe as I do in teaching children to be leaders and not followers so that when they are faced with decisions they have to make on their own, when you as a parent are not around, they will make the right decisions.

Through Grandmaster Kim and Master Won and their program I have become stronger and better not only as a person but also as a cop. When my daughter and I first started TaeKwonDo she was very shy and not sure of herself outside of my company and influence. Grandmaster Kim and Master Won have helped to teach my daughter to be independent and strong and to be a leader not a follower, which is especially important in this day and age. My daughter is now a first-degree black belt and is working on her second degree. She commands independence and does great in school. I have seen many children under Grandmaster Kim and Master Won's tutelage become very strong and independent. I have seen them transform from shriveling scared kids, afraid to try and do anything, to self-confident outgoing individuals. I have seen troubled undisciplined children brought to Grandmaster Kim and Master Won, who along with the cooperation and support of the parents, get quickly molded into respectful, mindful individuals, full of confidence. Grandmaster Kim and Master Won have trained my daughter for competition and she has placed numerous times in both forms and sparring. If you are looking to better yourself, get your kids on a physical fitness program that teaches respect and self confidence, or just want a great workout that teaches a skill, then Grandmaster Kim and Master Won have the program for you.

Respectfully,

Richard Faithful

My name is Eduardo Pava. In the summer of 1999 I searched for the best TaeKwonDo school I could find for my four-year old son, Eric, and was lucky enough to find Grand Master Kim’s school. We joined the school together, and my expectations of quality Instruction were soon exceeded. Eric and I enjoyed the high level of instruction and teaching of TaeKwonDo philosophy under the wise leadership of Grand Master Kim. His instruction enhanced our physical development and quality of life. Later, Master Won, a valuable addition to the school, encouraged students in their development of TaeKwonDo through her high level of expertise.

In 2002 my son and I proudly received our black belt, which marked a milestone for a new beginning in TaeKwonDo. Eric was the youngest student to receive a Black belt in the school, and I was the oldest. Today, over five years after we started, we have found that TaeKwonDo is for everyone and provides valuable benefits for all practitioners of martial arts. We will always be grateful to Grand Master Kim and Master Won for passing along to us their wisdom and for the patience, dedication and encouragement they gave us in our TaeKwonDo journey, which has become a way of life.

Respectfully,

Eduardo Pava

My name is Amy Bursley and I have three children currently enrolled at Kim's Tae Kwon Do in Pflugerville, Texas.

One day Chelsea and Melanie, my two oldest daughters came home with a flyer that had the summer special on it from Kim's Tae Kwon Do. I went in and talked with Grandmaster Kim and signed the girls up almost immediately.

I was so impressed with what he had to say about Tae Kwon Do and how it benefits children that I decided then that it was something I wanted to invest my time in as well as the children's time in. When the girls first started out as white belts, they were excited like most children starting something new. After about two weeks the newness had worn off and they realized how much work it would be. They complained about having to go sometimes but I stuck with it because I believed in the whole program. I knew that I could help my children become more responsible and better people simply by taking them to class. Currently, they have reached their Cho Dan Bo belts. Tae Kwon Do has taught them not to be afraid of something just because it is hard work.

I enrolled my youngest daughter Amber in Tae Kwon Do just as soon as Grandmaster Kim would allow her to join. Amber needed Tae Kwon Do just about as much as I needed her to be in it. She really bonded with Master Won and looks up to her and respects her very much. She has made so much progress as far as her attitude and it is remarkable how Tae Kwon Do has really helped.

I have found that over the past two and a half years that we have been apart of the Kim's Tae Kwon Do family, the whole positive attitude towards everything not only has helped my children but it has helped me to become a more positive person as well. I truly believe that the Tae Kwon Do is essential to positive growth in children. I just wish that every child could have the opportunity that my children have been blessed with.

Respectfully,

Amy Bursley

Dear Grand Master Kim and Master Won,,

I wish to thank you both very much for what you are doing for our daughter Alexis. A few months ago I read an article about how Tae Kwon Do helps children that are ADHD and decided to see if this would work for Alexis. And as you know we came to visit you and see what Tae Kwon Do was all about. We signed up. Alexis was so excited. She is now a yellow belt and still loving every minute of it. But this is not why I write this letter of appreciation. I write to express my deepest thanks for what you are doing for her as a person. My once unruly almost evil child is now so well behaved and so respectful, I am truly amazed. Being ADHD it was very hard to control her behavior. She had a very hard time focusing, concentrating and really had very little or basically no self confidence or self esteem . She always felt that everyone was looking at her and that they were going to criticize her. But now after just a few months, she is VERY confident, very respectful of herself and of others and a very well behaved child. Oh, don't get me wrong, she still has her moments, but every child does. But even when she has an "episode" or temper tantrum they are easier to handle.

We just completed your week of summer camp & Alexis had a wonderful time and being with you and Master Won and Steven for a week has done wonders. In fact,, I am VERY proud to say that she no longer takes any medication for her ADHD. And I am extremely grateful for that, As I hated giving it to her everyday. She has learned self respect and respect for others. She has learned and continues to learn self confidence, respect, control and love for herself and others. She is a very pleasant child to be around. She now helps me around the house, she sets the table and even showers without having to be asked. (before it was always a struggle, a big fight and argument about bathing or even helping around the home). I just wish that you and Master Won would do more over the summer. I would be the first to sign up for another week.

I am very proud of my child and very thankful to Grand Master Kim, Master Won and to Steven for what you and Tae Kwon Do and your teachings and customs are doing for our daughter Alexis.

Thank you so very much and May God Bless you all.

Respectfully,

Louise & Robert & Alexis Barrett