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Empowering Champions for Life through Taekwondo
we are dedicated to nurturing life champions among families, employees, and the community through the principles and values of Taekwondo. Since 2008, we have positively impacted over 40,000 public school students as the first and only Taekwondo educational vendor in NYC schools.
Korea Taekwondo- KTKD is NYC’s #1 Family Martial Arts Center. Over the years, our organization has been very active in the local community. We are the first and only Taekwondo educational vendors in NYC schools. We have also helped more than 40,000 public school students since 2008.
Our vision is to be the home of life champions for families, employees, and the community. KTKD families are empowered through learning Taekwondo principles and values. All this will cultivate self-motivation, self-improvement, and good citizenship, which will help communities build the kind of world in which we want our children to live.
Over the years, our organization has been very active in the local community. We are the first and only Taekwondo educational vendor in NYC schools. Since 2008, we have helped more than 40,000 public school students.
Korea Taekwondo-KTKD is committed to inspiring and empowering you to reach your full potential. Our focus is on providing the best martial arts lessons in the Flushing, College Points, Whitestone, Corona, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights areas. These lessons will give you the tools you need to defend yourself, maintain great health, and become the best version of yourself for a successful life.
KTKD MASTERS
Master Regina Jiyeon Im
Founder and Executive Director
- Fifth Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
- Developer of physical education and enrichment programs in Taekwondo for American schools
- Taught more than 40,000 NYC elementary, middle, and high school students, parents, and teachers
- Author of various Taekwondo textbooks, coloring books, and fiction
Master Seungrok Kim
Co-Owner & Director
- Sixth Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
- Over 40 years of Taekwondo Experience
- Former National Level Sparring Competitor in Korea
- Coach, Referee, and Judge for Taekwondo associations in New York, New Jersey, and Korea
- Second degree from the Korea Hapkido Federation
- Second degree from the Korean Judo Association
- First degree from the Korea Kumdo Association
- Served as Captain in the South Korean Army
Master Sunhong Baek
Headmaster at KTKD Flushing
- Fifth-Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
- Ph.D. in Sports Science with a Dissertation on the Effectiveness of Taekwondo Training on Lowering Risk of Dementia in Elderly Women with Depression
- Medalist of Countless International Sparring Tournament Championship
- Outstanding Performance Award from Busan Sports Council
- Best Sparring Team Coach Award from the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA)
- Former Head Coach of Top Taekwondo University, Dong-A’s, Sparring Team
- Former Adjunct Professor and Researcher at Dong-A University
- Over 30 years of Taekwondo Experience
Master Seungrok Kim
Co-Owner & Director
- Fourth Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
- NYC Elementary Taekwondo Teacher
- Demonstration Team Coach at NYC Taekwondo Tournament
- Medalist of Countless National Poomsae Tournament Championship
- Over 15 years of Taekwondo Experience
KTKD INSTRUCTORS
Instructor Andy
Instructor Cynthia
Instructor Jennifer
Instructor Leo
Instructor Nicole
Instructor Linnette
Instructor Maria
Instructor Phoebe
Instructor Maria
What people are saying about Korea Taekwondo-KTKD
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"I HAVE TOTALLY BECOME STRESS-FREE..."
“By training in the martial arts, I have totally become stress-free. I love it. My life is so much more enjoyable!”
“By training in the martial arts, I have totally become stress-free. I love it. My life is so much more enjoyable!”
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"I HAVE LOST 12 POUNDS, GAINED GREAT CONFIDENCE!"
“I love Martial Arts training! With the training I’ve got, I have lost 12 pounds, gained great confidence!”
“I love Martial Arts training! With the training I’ve got, I have lost 12 pounds, gained great confidence!”
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LOST OVER 65 POUNDS...
“Since I’ve started Martial Arts, I’ve lost over 65 pounds! On top of that, I’ve gained confidence.”
“Since I’ve started Martial Arts, I’ve lost over 65 pounds! On top of that, I’ve gained confidence.”
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"LOST 25 POUNDS..."
“I know that practicing the martial arts has helped me! I’ve lost 25 pounds, learned to control my emotions and be happier.”
“I know that practicing the martial arts has helped me! I’ve lost 25 pounds, learned to control my emotions and be happier.”
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