Kim's Academy was originally established in Memphis (Bartlett), TN in 1982. Grand Master Kim became the Head Instructor in 1986. The school curriculum consists of two components: Traditional Tae Kwon Do and Judo. The school is sanctioned by:
Kukkiwon, World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters, Seoul, Korea
World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF)
Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU)
USA Taekwondo
Young-In University, Young-In, Korea
United States Tae Kwon Do Union, Olympic Training Center, Colorado
International Judo Federation (IJF)
United States Judo, Inc., Olympic Training Center, Colorado
USA Judo
United States Judo Association (USJA)
From the school's inception to the present day, Kim's Academy continues to press towards its goal of providing physical and mental training that will forge a healthy body and a clear mind.
"I believe in the program! I know what it has done for both of my children and my self"
- Bryan Campbell (Black Belt) -
"To be a student of Kim's Martial Arts ultimately becomes a way of life committed to personal growth"
- Eric Welch (Black Belt) -
"Being involved in Martial Arts at Kim's Academy has been an outstanding experience. I am in the best shape of my life both mentally and physically"
- Shary May (Black Belt) -