J. Tiger Martial Arts incorporates an authentic Taekwondo experience along with the "Yes I Can" philosophy. This approach cultivates long-lasting skills such as confidence, focus, and respect. Located in Dublin, Ohio, Master Youngjin Kim creates a positive learning environment for both children and adults.
We thoroughly embrace the community and aim to help where we can. We offer after school programs, summer camp options, and birthday parties while also raising funds throughout the year for local charities. Master Kim is great with children, extremely patient and kind and so are his entire family and the instructors.
We thoroughly embrace the community and aim to help where we can. We offer after school programs, summer camp options, and birthday parties while also raising funds throughout the year for local charities. Master Kim is great with children, extremely patient and kind and so are his entire family and the instructors.
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Give your child a head start and a new way of life through self respect, discipline, confidence and martial arts education!. J. Tiger Martial Arts programs help kids work toward achieving goals, gain self respect, and self control. Kids will also experience increased confidence and focus; this will show not only during TaeKwonDo lessons, but also in school and at home.
Today's hectic schedules and busy lives make it difficult for families to spend much quality time together. J. Tiger Martial Arts provides an opportunity for parents and their children to share a family-based, fun activity that is rewarding and beneficial. Our program teaches you how to harness your physical strength, stamina and flexibility.
Taekwondo is not just for kids! Our adult classes are held five days a week. With millions of practitioners worldwide, Taekwondo is a discipline that teaches ways of enhancing your spirit and life through training your body and mind. Each workout at J. Tiger Martial Arts consists of total body cardio and strength training - balancing mental fitness with physical fitness for an overall complete workout.
If you've been thinking about enrolling in a martial arts program for your children, your spouse, or yourself, we are the school for you. Our mission is to provide a top martial arts experience and empower our students to build confidence, physical fitness, and self-discipline. This journey may be difficult at times, but persevere and never give up.
Reviews (17)
Adrianne Michelle
Jan 03, 2022
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The best decision I could have made was to enroll my son in this place. The instructors are excellent, they have helped my son to feel more sure of himself, his attitude changed 100% in all places and in all circumstances. I am proud to see my son every day working to be a better version of him self. Thanks to the classes at tiger woods to encourage him 🙌
Timothy Bae
Oct 14, 2021
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Definitely a 5 out of 5. As a Student that was focusing on school, J tiger is a good place to learn self defense and become stronger with the mind and with the body. I was a belt away from the black belt until I quit because of a foot injury unrelated to taekwondo but of my time being there, My peers and master Kim and his wife were super friendly.
Lewis & Scot
Jan 20, 2021
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As my son and I left the baseball fast-pitch facility one night three years ago, we walked past the martial arts business next door. With its large customer friendly windows we were very easily able to see and watch what was taking place inside. As a baseball fan and coach and teacher by trade, my thoughts at that time was to ensure my son loved baseball as much as I have since I was about 5. Anyway, sometimes an older dad must think outside of the box, as each child is different and its best to look past your own wants. It took just the polite greeting by the Korean woman and her assistant, and
Nshs Gaming
Dec 02, 2020
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This is a good school. Master Kim is a good teacher and kind with students. He is not doing a good job with time management during classes. He teaches extra stuff that is not needed at the moment and he skips forms and the important things that are required for belt testing. Especially online classes with reduced time. No need to teach extra fun stuff when there is no time for forms and belt level required techniques. The fun stuff should be kept for last if there is time. Classes need to start off with forms and important techniquesthat helps belt test. Also don’t skip kids when doing forms
Josh Marisa
Aug 25, 2020
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This is a wonderful place. Master Kim is a nice and patient with his students. I think this is an amazing school but I do not like the belt test method. Some kids that barely know their forms and techniques for their belt level get to test every month. I see students that knows their forms very well have to wait months to get a test paper. I do not know why some get to test faster than others which is really unfair. Belt testing needs to be fair. If someone starts off as your belt level they should not be higher than you. Mr Soo also needs to learn to deal with kids as he gets upset with them lot
L. Perelka
Aug 12, 2020
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My children have both been through classes at J. Tiger. Master Kim, Instructor Soo and the instructors there have been so kind and patient with my children. The instruction they receive is very patient and personal. They receive a lot of encouragement and praise. I highly recommend trying J. Tiger. We felt very welcomed and appreciated for becoming part of their family.
Soo Jung
Jul 27, 2020
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I’ve seen this place first hand for the past 3 and half years now and never once Master Kim was rude to students or parents. J Tiger really cares about making each student a better person.
I’ve been here since June 2017. I restarted Taekwondo after 20 years of break. At first, I only meant to help my daughter and to support her! After some time, I realized that I can make differences to other children like herself sharing them of TKD values that led me to success in my life. Master Kim let me participate as an instructor
I’ve seen this place first hand for the past 3 and half years now and never once Master Kim was rude to students or parents. J Tiger really cares about making each student a better person.
I’ve been here since June 2017. I restarted Taekwondo after 20 years of break. At first, I only meant to help my daughter and to support her! After some time, I realized that I can make differences to other children like herself sharing them of TKD values that led me to success in my life. Master Kim let me participate as an instructor
Dan Maloney
Jul 17, 2020
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I started at J Tiger 8 months ago as an adult who didn't have any martial arts experience and was quite out of shape. Since I've started, I've lost 15 pounds and really developed a passion for martial arts. Master Kim is an exemplary teacher and a remarkable man. He is patient and kind, but firm when he needs to be, and his passion is obvious every minute you spend in his school. I feel better, sleep better, have more energy, have more confidence, I'm in the best shape I've been in in years, and I always look forward to the next chance to train. It's been a life-changing experience to get involved
Samia Conley
Jan 06, 2020
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Hands down the best Taekwondo school in Central Ohio. In addition to having amazing Taekwondo credentials and accomplishments, Master Kim is extremely kind, but firm with all students. Master Kim and all the instructors are 100% dedicated to teaching the students, and improving and perfecting their skills.
That’s why my family and I have been at J tiger Martial Arts for almost 3 years now.
That’s why my family and I have been at J tiger Martial Arts for almost 3 years now.
Gillian J.
May 29, 2019
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J Tiger Martial Arts is truly a family establishment. My family and I started our journey here over 2 years ago and couldn't be happier. Master Kim's instruction and dedication on and off the mat is inspiring. Master Kim has earned the name of the "child whisperer". During our first 6 months I got to know a lot of the parents and students and was humbled by how much support the parents have for Master Kim, the students and for each other. This inspired me to step into the role of Office Manager. Fast forward almost 2 years later and I couldn't be happier. Watching
Jt P.
Apr 12, 2019
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I would love to say that there were no issues, but that I can not. During my time there I continued to learn and hone my craft while handling more and more items of the day to day operations. Not only that but I was letting the school borrow AV equipment and additional personal items. Every time a job or task came up I completed it within a few days and even made fliers, advertisements, and online presence for free. I had set up and tried to push plans for expansion of teams and leadership roles so that mistakes of past schools would not repeat themselves and children would not start getting hurt
Donna K.
Oct 29, 2017
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Sooyoung J.
Aug 19, 2017
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Very competent Master instructor with fine interpersonal skill. The kids love it, the parents love it. This place has been just more than a place to learn self defense, it's a community.
Almost everyone here is involved and people really notice the differences that it makes to individuals whether it be a student or the parent. It's a hard work and it's fun.
Highly recommend checking it out.
Almost everyone here is involved and people really notice the differences that it makes to individuals whether it be a student or the parent. It's a hard work and it's fun.
Highly recommend checking it out.
Kevin H.
Aug 18, 2017
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I'm enrolling our girls not only to learn about self-defense but also to gain self discipline and respect others. It's only been 1.5 months and I already notice a difference on our kids attitude. Master Kim is very genuine person that care about students growth. I'm very happy with our decision to enrolled our kids
Jonathan C.
Jun 28, 2017
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Adam K.
Nov 07, 2016
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As a former collegiate Taekwondo competitor and Kukkiwon black belt, I spent a LOT of time researching schools in which I could enroll my sons. After being trained and coached by a 3-time Korean national champion who was also born in, and trained in Seoul, South Korea, my standards were pretty high. I not only wanted my sons to learn the self discipline, self defense, and to gain confidence throughout the process... I also wanted them to learn the culture, respect, honor, and how to treat your elders with the utmost courtesy.
After researching every training facility/school in Columbus and
After researching every training facility/school in Columbus and
Jennifer T.
Oct 06, 2016
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We just transferred to this school from Tiger Woo's, and it is fantastic! Master Kim is really nice, and the facility is much bigger than our previous school. Master Kim is also super nice, and he's working to correct our kicking/punching/etc.
We are learning more advanced techniques, and the price is much better than before. On top of that, other skills that we had to pay for before to learn (Ie: gymnastics, nun chuck skills, etc) are all included here. On top of that, I feel much more appreciated here than I did at Tiger Woo's.
Master Kim also offers an after school program that
We are learning more advanced techniques, and the price is much better than before. On top of that, other skills that we had to pay for before to learn (Ie: gymnastics, nun chuck skills, etc) are all included here. On top of that, I feel much more appreciated here than I did at Tiger Woo's.
Master Kim also offers an after school program that
