Palm Desert, California

Tradition.
Discipline.
Confidence.

Martial arts instruction in Kendo, Taekwondo, Hapkido and Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for students who want to learn, improve and train with purpose.

One-week free trial available for new students. Contact the dojo for current details and eligibility.

All agesWelcome

The Dojo

Stronger people.
Stronger community.

Kendo and Martial Arts Dojo brings multiple martial arts traditions together under experienced instruction in Palm Desert. Training focuses on technique, discipline, respect, confidence and steady improvement.

KendoTaekwondoHapkidoBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Class Schedule

Find your training time.

Call the dojo to confirm availability and any schedule changes before your first class.

Traditional sword arts

Kendo

Build timing, focus, footwork, discipline and strong fundamentals.

Tuesday & Thursday6:00 PMSaturday10:30 AM

Striking & movement

Taekwondo

Develop technique, balance, confidence, flexibility and conditioning.

Monday • Wednesday • Friday6:00 PM

Ground fighting

Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Learn positional skills, control, technique and problem-solving on the mat.

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New students Try one week free

One-week free trial available for new students. Contact the dojo for current details and eligibility.

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Instruction & Leadership

Experienced martial artists.
Serious training.

Three martial arts instructors together

Grand Master

C.J. Kim

  • Koshindaiki Iaido and Kendo Federation president
  • Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
  • Taekwondo 10th-degree black belt
  • Hapkido ITF 10th-degree black belt

Master

Mike Kim

  • Koshindaiki Kendo and Iaido 7th-degree black belt
  • Taekwondo 8th-degree black belt
  • Hapkido 8th-degree black belt
  • Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt

Instructor

Doctor Shawn

Instructor supporting the dojo, its students and day-to-day operations.

Watch Training

Training in motion.

Kendo, Taekwondo and Iaido clips from the dojo and martial arts practice.

TaekwondoSparring practice
TaekwondoBasics class
IaidoSeated demonstration
TaekwondoClass drill
KendoBasics and footwork
KendoPractice sequence
KendoTraining match
KendoGroup practice
KendoMen • Do • Kote
KendoKirikaeshi
EskrimaEskrima demonstration
IaidoIaido demonstration
KendoJigeiko — Free Sparring
Jiu-JitsuPrivate Training
Jiu-JitsuPrivate Training
Jiu-JitsuPrivate Training
Jiu-JitsuPrivate Training
KendoPractice
KendoPractice

Legacy

A long martial arts history.

Historic Taekwondo demonstration group photo

Taekwondo legacy

CBS Channel 2 demonstration

Historic Taekwondo demonstration photo featuring an Olympic gold medalist and national team coach, connected to the dojo’s martial arts lineage.

Grand Master and Master Kim in South Korea in 1979

Since 1979

Grand Master and Master Kim

Grand Master and Master Kim in South Korea, reflecting a martial arts tradition that goes back to 1979.

2014 Demonstration

Master Kim — Palm Desert Civic Center

Master Kim performing a Taekwondo demonstration at the Palm Desert Civic Center in 2014.

Start Training

Your first class starts with a conversation.

Call the dojo for current class availability, questions about experience levels, the one-week free trial, or help choosing the right martial art.

Call (909) 609-5799 Visit us77682 Country Club Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92211