Kids martial arts
Self-esteem, discipline, patience, and focus — in a class kids actually look forward to. Parents notice the difference at home and at school.
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Train hard.
Grow steady.
Belong here.
Kim’s Hapkido is a family school for kids, teens, and adults — real skill, real confidence, and a place that feels like home on the mat.
KidsFocus, respect, confidence
FamilyTrain together, grow together
AdultsFitness, stress relief, skill
Programs
Something for every age on the floor
Hapkido blends striking, joint locks, throws, and practical self-defense — taught with patience, structure, and a little fire.
Family classes
Train side by side. Same values, same mat, different challenges for every age. A wholesome way to sweat, laugh, and build something together.
Train as a family
Adults
Get fit, burn stress, learn real self-defense. Beginners are welcome — we coach you at your pace in a positive, injury-aware room.
Join adult trainingWhy Kim’s Hapkido
More than kicking and punching
The physical tools matter. The real win is who your student becomes — calmer under pressure, stronger in their body, clearer in their choices.
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Confidence
Not bravado — earned confidence from showing up, learning, and improving.
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Focus
Attention that carries into school, work, and home — built one class at a time.
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Self-defense
Practical skill for the real world, taught with control and respect.
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Community
A school that feels like family — tough when it should be, kind when it counts.
Student voices
What families say
“By training in the martial arts, I have totally become stress-free. I love it. My life is so much more enjoyable.”
— Tanya E.“10 out of 10. We love the instructors and staff. We’ve tried other schools — this has been the best fit for our kids in Virginia Beach.”
— Temple G., parent“Patient, kind, and serious about teaching the right way to defend yourself. Open to beginners and still challenging if you already train.”
— Student family
Our story
A Virginia Beach landmark — same heart, new chapter
For decades, Kim’s Hapkido has helped kids build character and adults find strength on the mat. Grand Master Dong Kun Kim built that foundation and the reputation this school still carries.
Today the school is led by Candice — keeping the craft, the respect, and the family feel on the floor every week. Beginners still belong here. We coach the whole person: body, mind, and how you carry yourself when life gets loud.
Same school. Same standards. A steady hand at the front of the room.
Ready when you are
Come see a class
The website can tell you what we teach. The floor will tell you if it’s home. Call, email, or send a short note — we’ll help you pick the right first step.
Hours
- Mon – Thu
- 4:00 – 8:30 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Questions
Straight answers
What do you teach?
Hapkido. Kids, families, and adults. Striking, joint locks, throws, and practical self-defense. Not a birthday-party program.
Who runs the school?
Candice runs Kim’s Hapkido. Grand Master Dong Kun Kim built the foundation. The name stayed.
Where are you?
4848 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 12, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Call 757-497-8880 or email info@mkhapkido.com.
Contact
We’re happy to answer questions
Tell us who you’re signing up (kids, adult, or family) and the best way to reach you.
School details
Kim’s Hapkido
4848 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 12
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-497-8880
Email: info@mkhapkido.com
Serving families across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton Roads.
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