About Us:
Kukkiwon TKD Academy raises students to become the best version of themselves through martial arts training. We use TKD as a tool to improve attitude and work ethic to ensure success in life. It’s not just about being a winner; it’s about achieving your goals in school, work, and life too. Kukkiwon students are the face of our academy and represent excellence. Our affiliation with USA Taekwondo, AAU TKD, and World Taekwondo speaks to our top-quality instruction.
Our History:
Owner Young Kim has practiced TKD for 45 years and established Kukkiwon Taekwondo Academy in 2000. He celebrated many accomplishments on his journey to academy ownership, including his master’s in education and being the Minnesota AAU president. Young was motivated to start a competitive TKD academy where he could support a team of passionate martial artists. As he continues to create a successful legacy, he strives to uplift his students further and find them in the Olympics one day.