Kim's Hapkido Karate Studio

Kim's Hapkido Karate Studio provides traditional Korean martial arts and self-defense education at 725 Fair Oaks Ave in South Pasadena, California. The school preserves the legacy and technical system established by the late Grandmaster Dr. Chong S. Kim, who founded the Jang Mu Kwan Organization in 1960 before bringing the discipline to the United States in 1973. Grandmaster Kim earned widespread acclaim for his lifelong contributions, including selection as Instructor of the Year by Black Belt Magazine in 2001. The curriculum is built on the core tenets of Jang Mu Won Hapkido, emphasizing the harmony of mind and body, circular movement, and the fluid redirection of an attacker's energy. Training programs serve students across all developmental stages, starting with Little Dragons for toddlers and Junior Hapki for young children. Older youth and adult practitioners study practical self-defense, joint manipulation, pressure points, and traditional weapons training. Classes emphasize mental focus, physical coordination, and non-violent conflict resolution within a disciplined training environment. South Pasadena residents and families can visit the Fair Oaks Avenue facility to meet certified instructors, observe training classes, and schedule an introductory lesson.