Our Legacy: Over 30 Years of Martial Arts Excellence

Since opening our doors in 1992, United States Taekwondo has been dedicated to helping individuals and families across Baldwin County discover their full personal potential. We recognize that every student who walks through our doors arrives with unique skills, physical attributes, and personal goals. Whether you are looking for a high-energy outlet for your child or a practical self-defense program for yourself, our mission is to provide a safe, inspiring environment tailored to your journey.

A Complete, Well-Rounded Martial Arts Education

While our primary curriculum is rooted in Traditional Taekwondo—celebrated for its dynamic, powerful variety of kicks and structural discipline—we believe in building a complete martial artist. To arm our students with practical safety and well-rounded fitness skills, our Daphne curriculum seamlessly incorporates:

Karate, Judo, and Hapkido: Integrated through specific partner drills, pad work, and practical close-quarters self-defense exercises.
Traditional Weapons: Patterned from a time-honored Japanese curriculum of movements, blocks, and strikes that build upper-body strength and laser-sharp coordination.
Creative Weapons: A modern, theatrical training style emphasizing agility, speed, and the dynamic performance styles you see on the movie screen.
Sport Karate & Olympic Taekwondo: High-energy sparring and technical training for students interested in local, national, and sport competition.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our age-specific programs are led by professional senior instructors dedicated to your growth, safety, and personal martial arts journey from white belt to black belt and beyond.

John & Deborah Kim

Regional Directors & Senior Instructors

John and Deborah Kim lead our Friendship Road headquarters with a passion for community, family fitness, and authentic martial arts instruction. With decades of combined training experience, they specialize in breaking down complex techniques into simple, encouraging, and manageable steps for true beginners of all ages.

“We don’t teach martial arts to build fighters; we teach martial arts to build focus, confidence, and respect that extends far beyond the walls of our dojang.”
— John & Deborah Kim

Why Eastern Shore Families Choose Us

Family-Centered Environment: We are a community of families supporting families. Parents are always welcome to watch classes, and we celebrate every student’s personal milestones together.
Train at Your Own Pace: Our teen and adult classes assume you are starting from zero. There is never any judgment—only personal progression and constant encouragement.
Skills for the Real World: From anti-bullying strategies for children to situational awareness for adults, we teach practical safety skills designed for everyday life.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

You don’t have to be in great shape to start—you just have to take the first step. Come meet our instructors, tour our facility, and see why we have been Baldwin County’s trusted martial arts provider for over three decades.