Jae H Kim Taekwon Do Institute

This unassuming door front, around the corner form Fenway Stadium, leads to a gem of a place! Go up a set of steep stairs and you will find an authentic and amazing Taekwon-do school led by master and living legend-Jae H. Kim. This martial arts institution is the real deal. Learners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities epitomize the tenets of ethical self conduct and unity among members. My daughter began taking classes here for a year and a half and we love it! As an educator myself, I truly appreciate and value the education my child receives both externally with developing strength, agility, and self defense skills and internally with self-confidence, understanding earning rank through hard-work & practice, and feeling part of a community that helps one another. There are 49 Jae H. Kim schools in 9 countries, but this one in Boston is the original and he teaches here! We feel really fortunate to be part of this school.

I enrolled in this school to learn a new skill and stay fit, but stayed because of how much I enjoyed the process. Through this journey, I not only got the chance to learn Taekwondo techniques, but also had the opportunity to learn from an exceptional instructor and meet some of my best friends. I especially appreciate the encouraging environment and how accommodating the school is to individual needs.

Grand Master Kim inspired me to do better in my life. Thank you so much for being a true mentor and thank you for guiding me to do better and inspiring me to learn Taekwondo. I’ll do my best to always make progress.

I started practicing a year ago after my son started classes and love it. The practice space is huge and there are usually kids classes happening at the same time as adult classes, which makes it convenient for families. There are also lunch time classes during the week. The lunchtime classes are usually very small and it can be essentially a private lesson with a super teacher. The classes always run on time. The instruction is top notch and all the instructors are friendly, knowledgeble and approachable. Master Kim also teaches almost every day and is phenomenal. There is also light sparring on Weds and full contact sparring on Friday nights, which I've loved and would recommend. Every class is different and I've learned something new every time I've stepped on the mat.

My son started learning Taekwon-do and I started mainly to encourage him. When I started a year ago, I was not sure how long I would do it but now I'm sure that I'll continue for as long as I can. It has been a great experience learning a new skill, improving my fitness level and interacting with a great group of like-minded people. It's also making my son more disciplined, focused and motivated to work hard. Grandmaster Kim and all the other instructors are amazing and continue to provide individualized tips and encourage everyone to do better. Really glad we joined this school!

Excellent traditional Taekwondo school. It's a fantastic and supportive community of instructors and students working hard to grow and learn together. I think the highlight for me is the experienced instructors. They truly understand the individual needs of each student to provide assistance when developing techniques. Mr. Kim is a world-renowned instructor and is known all over the world and it's an honor to train under him at the Boston headquarters of Jae H. Kim Taekwondo Institute. I've been here for 3 years now and don't show any signs of stopping soon! :

Being a member of Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute has been one of the best experiences of my life. I joined the school in 1992, and continue to learn new things all the time. Great place to learn the traditional martial art and its practicality in self-defense. Good exercise and fun too. Very fortunate to have Grand Master Kim right here in Boston.

When studying gets stressful, I show up to class here and life becomes good again : Something about perfecting your muscle movements all the way to your fingertips is therapeutic and helps you find your peace of mind. This place is the main source where I find my confidence and happiness. :