Kim's Taekwon-Do PortlandKim's TKD PortlandAbout Us
Kim's Taekwon-Do Portland is one of the largest martial arts schools in the Northwest. Come join our growing community of martial artists and get a great workout, build self-confidence, and learn self-discipline at one of Portland's premier studios. Our philosophy is to build a strong mind and body. Taekwon-Do is an aerobic exercise utilizing kicks, punches, and blocks to ensure coordination, strength, and balance. We welcome all adults and children (5+) and encourage families to join together.
History
Present
Teaching the next generation
Continuing to pass on Great Grandmaster Kim's legacy by teaching the philosophy "To become an honorable human being with perfect character and physical condition."
2006
Established Main Sellwood Studio
Located in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood, the school offers regular classes and is the central hub for higher level classes and advancement through Master Brown.
1998
Portland School Expansion
Master Brown's Black Belt instructors began to open classes throughout the greater Portland Metro area and Oregon.
1992
Started Teaching in Portland
Masters Cynthia and Aaron Brown started teaching Kim's Taekwon-do classes in the Portland area in 1992.
1972
Established
Founded in 1972 by Great Grandmaster Hong Sik Kim, Kim's Taekwond-Do organization boasts classes throughout five Northwestern states. Great Grandmaster Hong Sik Kim, born in Kim Chun City, Korea directly guided and inspired over 40,000 students during the course of his 40 year career.
Latest News
New Grandmasters - 8th Degree test
Introducing Kim's Taekwondo newest 8th Degree Black belts:
Grandmasters: Brad Miller, Sharon Buren, Cheryl Buren, Cynthia Brown, Fred Perez
Group Photo
Grandmaster Brown's mini-bio
March 2025 Quarterly Newsletter
NEW BLACK BELTS - MARCH 2025
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in March 2025. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your goal!
Black Belt Bios
3rd Degree - Ms. Rachel Ginocchio, Mr. Michael Reyes
2nd Degree - Ms. Rheta Rabe
1st Degree - Brian Stafki
Jr. 1st Degree - Liliana Ramos, Arlo Davis, Donovan Henry, Ivy Shapiro
MARCH Color Belt Test
Congratulation to the students who tested this month. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your advancement.
Belt Advancement
January 2025 Quarterly Newsletter
NEW BLACK BELTS - JANUARY 2025
6th Degree: Master Ngan Vo
5th Degree: Master Teresa Osgood
4th Degrees: Mike Barnes, Amber Barnes
3rd Degrees: Jessica Shelton, Kelly Bates
1st Degrees: Leslie Gillis, Max Insalaco
Black Belt Bios
2024 Year End Review- Check it out
As we turn our sights forward to 2025, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2024.
Wow, what a year! Check out the recap...
Year-End Recap
Hillsboro Championship Tournament
Tournament Pictures
Tournament Results
New Grandchampions: Ms. Amber Barnes, 3rd Dan and Mr. Ricky Salazar, 2nd Dan
Always a great time getting together with the other Kim's Taekwondo schools and testing our skills with one another.
Congratulations to the many attendees on their efforts and successes. Thank you to the Forest Grove / Hillsboro schools for hosting this event.
September 2024 Quarterly Newsletter
NEW BLACK BELTS - September 2024
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in September 2024. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your goal!
Black Mini Bios
4th Degree - Laurel Coombs, Anne Holm
3rd Degree - Lucie Flood
2nd Degree - Don Rogers, Zachary Rogers Salem Silkie, Max Eagle, Cole Rogers, Piper Gordon
June 2024 Quarterly Newsletter
NEW BLACK BELTS - June 2024
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in June 2024. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your goal!
Black Belt Group
Black Mini Bios
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in January 2024.
6th Degree - Master Mandy Hawes
JR 2nd Degree - Sasha Gordon
1st Degree - Jeff Gramlich, Marcus Reed, Michael Stasiuk, Judah Shapiro, Mingus Kiser,Keagan Novak, Ezra Shapiro, Felix Reed
September 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
Portland Championship Tournament Results
Thank you to everyone! It took all of you to make this a very special event.
Event Group Photo
Event Photo
Grand Champions for 2024: Liz Reece, 1st Dan and Patrick Hopkins, 4th Dan
Teams: Scappose, 1st; SW Portland, 2nd: Twist Kicks, 3rd; Sellwood, 4th
Attached it the Results sheet. Congratulations to ALL!
Tournament Results
NEW BLACK BELTS - January 2024
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in January 2024. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your goal!
Black Belt Group
Black Mini Bios
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in January 2024.
6th Degree - Master Rick Bossen
3rd Degree - David Neufeld, Iris Cox
2nd Degree -Ryah Pearson, Sidndy Gillis
1st Degree - Thomas Romano, Dau Hong, Lum Hong, Cristian Circota, Elizabeth McKenna, Carter Ferguson, Estella Romano, and Johnny Dallum
March 2024 Quarterly Newsletter
January 2024 Quarterly Newsletter
2023 Year End Recap
"Please join us in looking back at a snapshot of 2023! We are very proud of everyone and their achievements."
Master Brown
Year-End Recap
NEW BLACK BELTS - March 23
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in March 2023. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your goal!
Black Belt Group
Black Mini Bios
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in March 2023. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your goal!
6th Degree - Master Robert Secord
4th Degree- Albert Dyk
3rd Degree - Tyler Johnson, Jackson Oxley
2nd Degree -Patrice Ayala, Italia Pacentine
Jr. 1st Degree - Jack Toy
NEW BLACK BELTS - September 2023
Congratulations to the Black belts who tested in September 2023. We are very proud of all the effort you put towards your goal!
Black Belt Group
Black Mini Bios
2nd Degree - Travis Ogan, Liv Reece, Rowan Solovitz, and Talla Bodian
1st Degree - Michael Shockley, David Stroda, Olivia Garrett, Maxwell Oxley, and Clarke Walsh
June 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
NEW BLACK BELTS - Jun 2023
7th Degree: Shelby Tooze
3rd Degrees: Lisa DiTomasso
1st Degrees:Jenny Stinnett, Laurie Montgomery, Alan Hickerson
JR 1st Degrees: Midori Montgomery, Ronan Bedard, Aiden Benedick, Kellen Hawes, Ally Gottfredson
Black Belt Group Pic
Black Belt Bios
Portland Championship pictures
Pictures
Kim's Taekwondo Portland Championship tournament was held at the Mittleman Jewish CC. It was Great Event for the contestants this year! We got back to pre-pandemic numbers for contestant participation. More picture coming soon.
March 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
January 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
March 2022 Quarterly Newsletter
Boise Idaho - Masters Promotions & Championship Tournament
This was a full weekend, starting with the Masters test on Friday evening.
Masters Test Group Photo
Boise Photos
New Grandchampions: Ms Isabella Neufeld and Mr. Green
Thank you to GMaster David Knife for hosting the 2022 Championship tournament. The first one many of us were able to attend since the start of Covid. Read his newsletter. It was great to see everyone!
Tournament Results Newsletter
September 2022 Quarterly Newsletter
82nd Street Rose Parade
Parade Fyer and information COME JOIN IN THE FUN!!
Holiday Studio Class Schedule
Please note our Holiday schedule. We will have 1 class on New Years Eve and 1 class on New Years Day. (open for all ages)
See attached schedule.
Holiday Schedule