About KIMS USA Taekwondo
Our Story
Founded in 1988, KIMS USA Taekwondo has proudly served the Lewisville community by providing high-quality martial arts instruction in a positive, welcoming, and family-oriented environment. Our programs are designed for children, teens, and adults of all ages and experience levels.
At KIMS USA, Taekwondo is about much more than learning kicks, forms, and self-defense. We are committed to developing the whole person by teaching discipline, respect, confidence, perseverance, leadership, and responsibility. Through structured training, encouragement, and personal attention, students learn how to overcome challenges, set meaningful goals, and become their very best—both inside and outside the dojang.
With decades of teaching experience, our instructors understand that every student learns differently. We strive to make each class fun, challenging, and rewarding while helping students improve their physical fitness, coordination, focus, and mental strength. Whether a student’s goal is to earn a black belt, compete in tournaments, become a leader, improve confidence, or simply enjoy a healthy activity, KIMS USA provides the support and guidance needed to succeed.
More than a martial arts school, KIMS USA Taekwondo is a community where students and families build lasting relationships, celebrate achievements, and grow together. Our mission is to develop strong martial artists, capable leaders, and individuals of outstanding character who positively influence their families, schools, and communities.
Grandmaster Inseon Kim
KIMS USA - Founder
Grandmaster Inseon Kim has dedicated more than five decades to Taekwondo as an athlete, coach, instructor, technical leader, and mentor. He began his Taekwondo journey in 1968 in Incheon, Korea, and went on to build a career that has influenced athletes, coaches, referees, and martial arts leaders throughout the United States and around the world. Grandmaster Kim earned his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Kyung Hee University and later earned a Master's degree in Sports Exercise Science from West Texas A&M University.
After establishing KIMS USA in 1988, Grandmaster Kim made teaching and developing future generations a central part of his life's work. His philosophy extends beyond athletic achievement. He believes Taekwondo should develop discipline, honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, leadership, and strong character.
National & Olympic Leadership
Grandmaster Kim has served Taekwondo at some of its highest competitive levels. His experience includes serving as a USA National Team Coach and as Captain of the USA Taekwondo Olympic Team for the 2012 London Olympic Games. He also provided many years of leadership to Taekwondo in Texas, including serving as President of the Texas State Taekwondo Association from 2003–2018.
World Taekwondo Leadership
Grandmaster Kim was elected to the World Taekwondo Council in 2017 and has held significant international technical leadership responsibilities within World Taekwondo.
His experience includes serving as Chair of the World Taekwondo Technical Commission, Vice Chair of the Technical Committee, and Technical Delegate for numerous major international competitions. His Technical Delegate assignments have included events such as the World Taekwondo Grand Prix, World Junior Championships, World Cadet Championships, U.S. Open, Canada Open, Korea Open, Pan American Championships, and other international competitions. In these positions, Grandmaster Kim has contributed to the continued development of competition standards and the technical advancement of Olympic Taekwondo.
Building the Next Generation
Despite his accomplishments at the international level, one of Grandmaster Kim's greatest priorities continues to be teaching. Through KIMS USA, he has spent decades developing not only Taekwondo athletes, but also instructors and young leaders. His approach emphasizes that becoming technically skilled is only part of becoming a successful martial artist.
True success requires character. Grandmaster Kim teaches younger generations to learn from the experience and wisdom of those who came before them and to understand that challenges, failures, sacrifices, and difficult times are often what develop the character and wisdom necessary for long-term success. His legacy is therefore measured not simply by championships, positions, or titles, but by the generations of students and instructors who carry those lessons forward.
“Skill can make you a great athlete. Character and wisdom can make you a great leader.”
Grandmaster Kim's Leadership Philosophy
Develop the skill.
Build the character.
Learn through challenges.
Respect those who came before you.
Then teach the next generation.
Master Instructors
Master Dennis Pinaroc
Master Dennis Pinaroc
Master Dennis Pinaroc
Master Dennis Pinaroc is a 6th Degree Black Belt with more than 35 years of Taekwondo teaching experience. A highly accomplished competitor, he is a 10-time Texas State Champion, 3-time Collegiate Champion, U.S. Olympic Festival Champion, 10-time U.S. Junior Champion, former U.S. National Champion, and U.S. Olympic Trials competitor.
Today, Master Pinaroc serves as Vice President of the Texas State Taekwondo Association and is a leader and instructor at KIMS USA Taekwondo Center. Throughout his career, he has helped develop state, national, and Olympic-level athletes while emphasizing discipline, respect, perseverance, and strong character.
Master Pinaroc remains dedicated to growing Taekwondo and developing the next generation of athletes, instructors, and leaders.
Master John Kim
Master Dennis Pinaroc
Master Dennis Pinaroc
Master John Kim, son of Grandmaster Inseon Kim, is a 5th-degree black belt, former Texas State Champion, and National Poomsae Champion. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Computer Science and is also a professional golfer. Master Kim has a genuine passion for teaching Taekwondo and sharing his knowledge and experience with students of all ages. He strives to help each student develop confidence, discipline, strong character, and the determination to succeed both inside and outside the dojang.
Master Richard Harvey
Master Dennis Pinaroc
Master Richard Harvey
Master Richard Harvey
Instructors
Bob Lennard
Sriharsha Movva
Carys Francis
3rd Dan
Carys Francis
Sriharsha Movva
Carys Francis
3rd Dan
Sriharsha Movva
Sriharsha Movva
1st Dan
Wilfred Ignace
Wilfred Ignace
1st Dan
Philip Mackey
Wilfred Ignace
Philip Mackey
1st Dan
Dayoung
Wilfred Ignace
Philip Mackey
1st Dan