Formerly known as Yong Kim's US Tae Kwon Do Center, which opened in El Paso, TX in 2008, the dojo was renamed Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Academy in 2011.  The Academy is lead by the teachings of Grandmaster Yong Kim, 9^th Degree Black Belt, and his son, Master Dave Kim, 5^th Degree Black Belt.  Together, they bring more then 75 years of Tae Kwon Do expertise and have come up with a wholesome Tae Kwon Do Program that stands out amongst the rest.       read more

Tae Kwon Do is the art of self-defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae (foot), Kwon (hand), Do (art). Known for its fast, spinning, jump kicks, Tae Kwon Do's reputation has grown immensely not only as a Sport (Sparring and Forms), but also as a Martial Art that enhances one's life through the training of body and mind.   read more

My name is Gabriel Zaragoza and have been practicing the art of Tae Kwon Do for 20 years. I started at the age of 9 with a serious interest and dedication to the art. With natural talent but minimal practice, I soon transferred to Yong Kim's Tae Kwon Do out of Albuequerque, NM at the age of 14. Grandmaster Kim (then Master) took me under his wing and made me fall in love with the sport even more.  read more