Korean Academy of Taekwondo - Aurora, Colorado

Andrew Sherwood

I’ve been a boxer for over 20 years and I’ve been around martial arts my entire life- this is the gym you should join.

Quality instruction, great peers and endless opportunity for your personal development.

Kudos to Master Ballard and the whole school.

Anthony Cotton

KAT has become far more than a gym, it's become part of our family! My wife earned her black belt here and my daughter just started her very first class. Their staff members are knowledgeable, professional, and extremely helpful! I'd recommend this gym all day every day!

Satya Wimbish

I started taking classes last year because they were offered through my community college. I did not think I would continue, but I was wrong. Korean Academy of Taekwondo has been a wonderful experience. I have grown in my health and fitness; the discipline I use in class has transferred over into other areas and helped to improve my quality of life. Master Bill, Master Katie, along with all of the other instructors are very knowledgeable in what they do. They have amazing skill, technique and passion for the art that help you develop more than you think you can. I have enjoyed my experience very much. We are now working on starting a club at our school so other students can take classes at the Korean Academy of Taekwondo. I'm looking forward to continuing my training and helping others begin their journey at this martial arts school!

Sarah Phillips

I absolutely love this place. My daughter started Taekwondo at her school and really loved it, so I got back into it after 20 years of being out of it. The instructors are awesome and they even have classes for older and more broken people like myself. There bn is something for all ages there. I have made so of the greatest friends/family from training here. I also now have been able to start helping teach at my daughters school program as an assistant instructor. Please come check out our dojang and see for yourself how amazing it is.

Michelle Riordan

Master Ballard along with his family are amazing teachers. We highly recommend this location. My son has learned so much and looks forward to going to class.

Al Sanchez

The Ballard family brings a large and warm bundle of knowledge, experience, discipline, kindness, and professionalism to the Korean Academy of Taekwondo. I have known Mr. and Mrs. Ballard for over 15 years and was very pleased the first time I began training at their school in Albuquerque. It was hard work, rewarding, and worth every minute I was at the school. The entire family is an example to follow in training and everyday life. Both adults and children will receive quality training that lasts a lifetime.

Katie Pottle

I have been a part of KAT for over 15 years as a student, instructor, owner, and now as a parent as my kids are students of Master Ballard. Master Chris Ballard and his family are great to train with. They are calm, sincere, experienced and the taekwondo school atmosphere is friendly and great for kids and adults alike. Both taekwondo and jui jitsu programs are offered. The facility is clean and they are good about following Covid protocol.

Donna Smith

KAT is an awesome place to train with a variety of satellite and school programs as well as a good mix of classes for children and adults. They are knowledgeable and professional. The instructors are able to break things down and can teach to a variety of learning styles. KAT students are well prepared in TKD and the skills translate into the world of school and work. We are happy to be part of the KAT family.