After attending 7 other taekwondo schools and putting 11 years of my life into it both my daughter and I ended our search 5 years ago at Kim's Academy of Roy. I have trained with many good masters and Master Hugh is excellent. He takes his students seriously and works with them to achieve their goals. I entered the school as a 2nd Dan World Taekwondo Federation Kukkiwon certified black belt and have progressed to a 4th Dan (Master) at this school.( Kukkiwon is the organization in Korea that provides the rules for and officiates in the Olympics.) I was expected to learn the school curriculum in order to do this. Having the background I did when I entered this school gave me the ability to recognize quality and standards to spot an outstanding school. Master Hugh continually strives to better his school and students by attending trainings held by grand masters, professional competitors and judges of the sport. He brings high energy to his classes and the students love him. His school is not a belt factory like some of the others I have been to. I have seen him encourage students who are not ready to test for their next belt to wait for the next testing. I have also seen him encourage others who think they are not ready to go to testing. If students stick with this school they come out top quality black belts. I highly recommend it. On a side note Kim's Academy of Roy is the only school in Utah with the electronic sparring gear used in the Olympics read more

I am extremely impressed with Kim's Academy of Roy; they are a small business run by an amazing and fun loving family. Mr. Hugh the instructor does an awesome job with teaching all ages. Every class everyone learns something new, making the class really fun. My daughter 13 and son 10 have been going to Kim's Academy of Roy for 3 weeks now. My kids rarely miss a day that they can attend, because they love it so much. My son said, "Tae Kwon Do is better than any sport." My daughter and son are excited everyday to participate in the next class, because Mr. Hugh makes them fun and enjoyable for all ages. Because I am a business person myself, I relate to Tae Kwon Do in that it teaches good fundamentals of how to be a good follower so that they can become a great leader. Mr. Hugh teaches empowerment and leadership by allowing the lead student to teach the class for brief times when Mr. Hugh has potential customers come in. The leads have no problem stepping in and doing an excellent job, this indicates that Mr. Hugh has done an excellent job of building leaders. A good leader also has to be a good follower so Tae Kwon Do is good for anyone who wants to learn the necessary skills of becoming a great leader. read more

Our son has been going to Kim's Academy of Roy for a year now and we LOVE our Dojang family. Mr. Hugh is amazing with the kids. As a former teacher I love watching the interaction and mutual respect between Mr. Hugh and his students. Teachers in all areas could learn a lot from Mr. Hugh. My son has always been very hesitant to try new things. The day of his first class he drug his feet on going but the smile on his face as he walked out the door after his first class was worth the struggle to get him to go and his first words when we got in our car "Yes, I was wrong...I LOVED it!" In the last year his confidence and self-esteem has flourished and that is all because of Mr. Hugh and his dedication to his students and wanting them to excel and become successful not only in Tae Kwon Do but in all aspects of their lives. Without any hesitation I wholeheartedly recommend Kim's Academy of Roy and Mr. Hugh to anyone looking into martial arts for their child or family. read more

In this world of addictive technology and instant gratification the foundations of Tae kwon do have become even more important. I highly recommend Kim's Academy of Roy to everyone! My 6 year old daughter has been taking lessons since she was a Little Tiger at 4 years old and she has learned the meaning of self-control, respect, courage to fail in a safe environment, how to stand up for herself, set goals and reach big dreams. Master Hugh makes Tae kwon do fun for the whole family by hosting extra in-house tournaments, social opportunities and by letting parents join for FREE. He is great at challenging each student to reach their individual potential at their own pace. Thank you Master Hugh and Hugh family for going above and beyond for your students! read more

Kim's Academy is a great learning environment for the whole family. Master Hugh provides the perfect balance of fun and discipline. The students are all very courteous and respectful to each other. Mrs. Hugh is also an excellent teacher and their teaching styles compliment each other perfectly. The open gym time is great for when you need extra help and practice. Update: My son has been attending classes here for three years now and I am very happy with all that he has learned. Master Hugh and family have been helpful and attentive. Highly recommended! read more

I have been a student of Kim's Academy of Roy for a year now. I attend with my wife and two sons, ages 7 and 10. The class environment is very friendly and positive. In addition to exercise, my kids are learning valuable life lessons about discipline, integrity, perseverance, and respect for themselves and others. Master Hugh is great! He builds a great report with the kids, and accepts special needs students. It doesn't matter what age you are, I highly recommend signing up. No contract required, and parents can attend free with an enrolled child. read more

We transferred out boys from another school a few months ago and the difference is night and day! I cannot say enough about Master Hugh and the school that he and his wife run. They are great teachers, adapting to the needs of the students so that newer students can keep up while more advanced students are still able to be pushed. Master Hugh demands respect from his students but gives them the respect they deserve as well. There is a real family atmosphere here. We just wish we had done this sooner read more

My kids and I take instruction from Master Hugh and his family. He adjusts his method of teaching to accommodate every skill level, every personality, and every age group. I have never done something so mentally and physically healthy for myself or my kids than sign us up at Kim's Academy. It's really nice to be able to do something my kids and I can learn together. The bonding experience has helped us understand one another better. It is a great place for self-improvement. read more

My daughter and I have been attending Kim's Academy of Roy for over a year now. Master Hugh has such a great way of teaching his students and makes you feel welcome to every class. He encourages parent participation and understands the importance of strong family values. If your goal is to learn Tae Kwon Do and have a lot of fun in the process, then this is the perfect place. My daughter and I have both loved the time we have spent here. read more

Master Hugh is an amazing instructor! I started my son at Kims Academy 1 year ago and could not be any happier with it. Master Hugh is amazing! He has a great attention to detail and is great with students of all ages from kids to adults. He provides a great environment to learn in and help people feel comfortable. I could not be any happier with Master Hugh and would recommend him to everyone! read more

I'm not sure what Ashley S. is talking about. Master Hugh is an incredible teacher and he is amazing to work with as a parent. Not only has he made a great effort to teach and encourage my child he has also supported him outside of Tae Kwon Do. I have never had a glimpse of difficulty in working with him. I would recommend Master Hugh and his dojang to anyone. read more

5 stars is not enough to say how I feel about Kim's Academy of Roy. My boys have been should the respect they deserve and have learned more in the past couple months than in the last year. They love Taekwondo again. Thanks Master Hugh for all the person attention you show each and every student in the Kim's Academy family. read more

My son has been going to Master Hugh for 5 years and I've seen tremendous growth in his confidence and athletic ability. Master Hugh has helped teach him respect and discipline. I have recommended several other students and we have all enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

Best place to go if your kids is looking for some exercise, discipline, respect, fun and friends. The master of this Tae Kwon Do is amazing to every kid he works with and pushes them to succeed! My son just loves going here!! read more

My kids enjoy taking lessons from Master Hugh. He is patient and kind and encouraging. My oldest has aspergers and he grows and flourish at his own pace, which I am a huge of. My kids love going and learning. read more

My son asked to come to class every day and we are here 5 days a week!! He loves learning from Master Hugh. Master Hugh makes everyone feel welcome and willing to adjust learning strategies to each child!!! read more

My family has been studying with Master Hugh for two years. They all enjoy coming to class. Master Hugh is a good teacher and is great at teaching all ages and abilities. read more