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Location and Directions
Location of and directions to the SMS Tae Kwon Do school in midtown Manhattan, New York City, located conveniently near Penn Station and all major subways.
Belts and Required Poomsae
Tae Kwon Do Belt rules and requirements, from white to black belt, including all required forms and self-defense techniques.
Class Schedule
Class schedules for the SMS Tae Kwon Do school.
The History of the Ji Do Kwan
The origin and history of the Ji Do Kwan and Tae Kwon Do, written by Supreme Grandmaster Chong Woo Lee, translated to English from Korean.
Dojang Rules and Member Pledge
Dojang / School Rules, Member Pledge and the Spirit of the Eight Manners of Solemnity. The proper code of conduct at a Tae Kwon Do martial arts school.
Welcome to New York’s SMS Tae Kwon Do School
Founded by Grand Master Kyung Sup Kim over 30 years ago, the SMS Tae Kwon Do is conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, New York City near Penn Station and Herald Square. Following the tradition and philosophy of the Ji Do Kwan, our roots trace back to the roots and origin of Tae Kwon Do.