Dragon Kim's Taekwondo and Fitness
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Respect. Discipline. Focus. Self-Control. For over 45 years, Grand Master Kim has dedicated himself to teaching his students martial arts, but also improving their mindset, confidence, attitude and respect for others. “With his experience he handles every student with skill and respect, always with the emphasis on their individual strengths while helping them work on and through their weaknesses, which all have. I will be forever grateful to Master Kim for his patience and positive attitude towards my son, but also his emphasis on every student's potential. He has helped my son grow tremendously with his positive reinforcement and tough love when needed,” says mother, Wendi Dial.
November 2013 marks the celebration of the Grand Opening Dragon Kim’s Tae Kwon Do & Fitness, a new facility located off of 2600 E. 2nd Street in Edmond. This new state-of-the-art facility houses 4,000 square feet in the training area alone and has a fitness room, locker rooms, and a beautiful entry that speaks to the influence of the Korean heritage and architecture surrounding the sport of Tae Kwon Do. However, although these amenities are nice, at the heart of this business is the importance of family. The families that train here are a part of the Dragon Kim’s Tae Kwon Do family, but also the owners of this new organization are family and close friends. Ninth degree Grand Master Jin Young Kim and his student, fifth degree Master Eric Harris are the two main instructors at Dragon Kim’s and are training a new generation of students, adults and children alike, to leave a legacy of the quality and excellence in the sport of Tae Kwon Do. “We are very blessed to have a ninth degree Grand Master from South Korea in the heart of Edmond, Oklahoma. We’ve developed a curriculum and structure here to reflect the excellence and knowledge of Grand Master Kim that we hope can continue to impact our students, families and the community for many years to come,” says Master Eric Harris.
Integrity. Perseverance. Respect. Courage. Indomitable Spirit. These are the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do and the foundation of Dragon Kim’s Tae Kwon Do and Fitness. “We appreciate the discipline and respect for others that is taught by Master Kim and Master Harris. The five tenets of Tae Kwon Do are used in every class and the students exemplify them both inside and outside of the classroom,” says parent Scott Rhodes.