Kim's Tae Kwon Do students start with private lessons to introduce them to the basic stances, movements, do jang etiquette, terminology, the history of Tae Kwon Do and of the school. Then then beginning student is introduced to regular classes. Regular classes include warm-ups aimed at developing flexibility and drills with basic stances and movements. They cover sparring and effective self defense training, plus they present Tae Geuk Poomse and other forms specially developed by Grand Master Il K. Kim.

Forms, a series of choreographed techniques, are an integral part of Tae Kwon Do training. They develop mental and physical strength, flexibility, memory, focus and balance. they are the basic means of teaching Tae Kwon Do techniques.

Sparring skills and self defense training, a part of almost every class, focus on the practical application of Tae Kwon Do training.

Underlying all training is an emphasis on character development -- serious followers of Tae Kwon Do seek lives of Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit.