Tanner Kim is the grandson of our founder, Grandmaster Kyu Ha Kim, and the third generation of the Kim family to lead classes on the mat. He has more than 25 years of judo and taekwondo experience and over a decade of teaching students of all ages and levels.

As a competitor, Tanner won a number of Junior National and regional judo titles, and he brings that experience to students who want to compete. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh. That background shapes how he teaches: classes stay safe, fit each student's level, and focus on real fitness alongside technique.