Our Founder :
Grandmaster Il Keun Kim
Meet Grand Master Il Keun Kim, one of the highest ranked internationally certified Taekwondo Black Belts in the world. With decades of experience and expertise, he is dedicated to helping his students achieve their goals.
A Legacy of Excellence
Grand Master Kim began his Taekwondo journey in South Korea under the instruction of Uhm Woon Kyu, a major leader in the unification of the Kwans into a single national martial art and former president of Kukkiwon (the international governing body of Taekwondo). He has since gone on to achieve numerous accolades and accomplishments, including:
- Serving as the President of the Minnesota Taekwondo Union
- Receiving a Certificate of Honor from the President of Chung Do Kwan for his contributions to bringing the sport to the United States
- Contributing to the founding of the Department of Taekwondo at Yong-In University in Seoul Korea
- Instructing thousands of students from all across the globe, including notable Taekwondo leaders like Master Jung Heon Kim, PhD and Dean of International Affairs at Yongin University, former WT Poomsae Committee Chair and Secretary General of Taekwondowon, S. Korea
A Passion for Teaching
Grand Master Kim’s passion for Taekwondo is matched only by his passion for teaching. He has instructed thousands of students from all across the globe, including notable Taekwondo leaders like Master Jung Heon Kim, PhD and Dean of International Affairs at Yongin University, former WT Poomsae Committee Chair and Secretary General of Taekwondowon, S. KoreaHe is committed to helping his students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. In 2010, he achieved the highest rank in Taekwondo, a 9th Dan (Degree) Black-Belt, certified by Kukkiwon.
Grand Master Kim has instructed thousands of students from all across the globe, including notable Taekwondo leaders like Master Jung Heon Kim, PhD and Dean of International Affairs at Yongin University, former WT Poomsae Committee Chair and Secretary General of Taekwondowon, S. Korea.
In 2010 he achieved the highest rank in Taekwondo, a 9th Dan (Degree) Black-Belt, certified by Kukkiwon.
As the head instructor of our home location, Master Aaron Kim leads the day-to-day operation of our school. A 6th Degree Kukkiwon Certified Black Belt and a 3rd Degree Certified Black Belt in Yong Moo Do, Master Kim carries on the legacy of Kim's Taekwondo Center.
He has medalled in multiple local, state, regional and national tournaments as well as coached and trained several state and national champions.
In addition to overseeing training at the school, he is on faculty at the University of Minnesota, teaching for credit courses in Taekwondo.
Our Dedicated Instructors
5th Dan Black belt
4TH dan black belt
2nd dan Black Belt
2nd Dan Black Belt
2nd Dan Black Belt
2nd POOM Black Belt
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1st POOM BLACK BELT
Our Taekwondo Philosophy
We believe our obligation as Taekwondo Instructors is to help students discover, develop and utilize their personal physical, mental and spiritual strengths. We strive to instill six fundamental qualities in all our students.
Clear Thinking
Being able to see all that is happening and deal with only what is relevant – the ability to prioritize, plan and execute.
Concentration
Paying attention to what you are doing and eliminating distraction.
Focus
Using all your abilities for the task at hand.
Obedience
In Taekwondo obedience refers to meeting your responsibilities, not blindly following orders.
Humility
It is humility that determines the respect we give to each other and defines the respect we receive in return.
Community
The place where we practice Taekwondo is called a Dojang (도장) — meaning training hall or gathering place. Dojang centered training forges connections to one another; it molds character and because of this defines our relationships and our place in the world.
Locations
Main School
Head Instructor: Master Aaron Kim
1425 129TH AVENUE NE
BLAINE, MN 55449
763-571-5540
Chaska
Head Instructor: Master Chad Figg
Chaska Community Center
1661 Parkridge Drive
CHASKA, MN 55449
6128685112
