About
Iron-Horse Taekwondo Academy offers Little Champions, Youth Beginners, Teen/Adult Taekwondo, and Team-One. Little Champions uses 30-minute sessions, Youth Beginners uses 45-minute sessions, Teen/Adult Taekwondo uses 50-minute sessions, and Team-One is an invite-only, black belt only team with Tue/Thu 90-minute sessions and Sat 2-hour sessions. Little Champions sparring uses full protective gear, including headgear and chest protectors.
Programs
- Little Champions — 4-6 · 30-minute sessions
- Youth Beginners — 6-12 · 45-minute sessions
- Teen/Adult Taekwondo — 13+ · 50-minute sessions
- Team-One — 7+ (Black Belt Only) · Tue/Thu 90-minute sessions; Sat 2-hour sessions · Elite Olympic-style sparring team. State and national level tournament competition. Invite-only.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- Facility hours: Mon-Thu: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
About the provider
Iron-Horse Taekwondo Academy is led by Grand Master Chul Ho Kim, a 7th Degree Black Belt with more than 40 years of Taekwondo experience. The academy is Kukkiwon certified and affiliated with Kukkiwon and World Taekwondo. Grand Master Chul Ho Kim is a former World Champion and Olympic Head Coach. The academy serves the Colorado Springs community and also serves Security-Widefield, Fountain, Monument, Black Forest, and El Paso County.
No prior experience is required. The academy welcomes beginners and experienced martial artists. Some mature 6-year-olds may be ready to transition from Little Champions to Youth Beginners. Recommends attending at least two classes per week for steady improvement. Team-One is black belt only and invite-only.
What families say
“This is a wonderful establishment for your child. Our daughter went to a different Taekwondo studio before and this one is much better and more affordable. I highly recommend Iron Horse Taekwondo.” — Brian Dicken
“I can't speak highly enough of Master Kim and his team. My son looks forward to each class and has formed many new friendships. I've noticed a significant improvement in his behavior—he's more respectful, motivated, and focused. He even received three awards in one month at school!” — Destiny Lawson
“Master Kim has taught me so much this past year. He always makes sure that all his students understand before moving on and helps with anything needed. He is a very kind person and makes learning fun.” — Llahee
Last updated November 7, 2026.
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