U.S. Taekwondo Academy at The Rec Plex

08/04/2026

Just a reminder that there will be no RecPlex classes tonight, August 4th, feel free to come visit us at our table for National Night Out. Classes will resume as scheduled on Thursday, August 6th.

03/31/2026

We will be holding a meeting for those interested in demo team on Monday April 6th at 5pm at our downtown location. This meeting will cover all information pertaining to our new team. Parents please attend this meeting as well. Please come in full uniform (not parents) as we will plan to get a quick training session in as well. Black belts will be able to attend Black Belt class after.

03/17/2026

We have an exciting announcement to share with everyone! We are restarting our demonstration team! This is open to all belts. If you are interested please contact Master Mike ([email protected]) or the front desk. We want to get started as soon as possible so please let us know. I am very excited to get our team rolling again!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

05/12/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Grandmaster Koang Woong Kim. Grandmaster Kim founded US Taekwondo Academy in 1978, then called Kim’s Temple. Grandmaster Kim dedicated his life to martial arts, he trained in Judo and boxing prior to his focus on Taekwondo. He is a military veteran serving with the Korean Army during the Vietnam War where he trained both Korean and U.S. Green Berets in hand to hand combat.

Grandmaster Kim served as the referee chairman for the U.S. Taekwondo Union, now known as USA Taekwondo. He was a member and chairman for the World Taekwondo Federation (WT) technical committee.

Grandmaster was a pioneer of Taekwondo in the United States. His influence both directly and indirectly created national, international, world, and Olympic champions and medalists.

Grandmaster Kim will be missed greatly by all those whose lives he has touched. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family, students, friends, and community.

All US Taekwondo Academy locations will be closed beginning Wednesday May 14th and will reopen on Monday May 19th to honor and celebrate the life of Grandmaster Kim.

Service Information
Grandmaster Koang Woong Kim will be honored with a visitation at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, WI, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

His funeral service will take place at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Kenosha, WI, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a procession to St. James Catholic Cemetery in Kenosha, WI, for interment.

02/14/2025

Good evening,
We want to take a moment to let you know that all classes on Saturday 2-15-25 will be cancelled. This includes both Black Belt class and Competition Team. Have a great weekend and stay safe.

01/21/2025

Good Afternoon U.S. Taekwondo Academy RecPlex Family,

Due to unforeseen circumstances in addition to today’s bitter cold I have made the decision to cancel classes today, 1-21-25. I apologize for any inconveniences and look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday. Stay home, stay safe, stay warm.

Master Mike

11/29/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at US Taekwondo Academy. Don’t forget to come visit us Black Friday from 10-noon.

11/13/2024

Last GTU training of the year December 14-15. See Master Mike or GM Jon for details.

Save the Date !!! GTU is coming back to Indiana ! Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gtu-6-tickets-1005544459547?aff=oddtdtcreator