Judo, Taekwondo & Aikido near Cranberry Township
1220 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom, PA 15042
For more than three decades, families from Cranberry Township and the surrounding area have trained at Kim's Martial Arts' Cranberry dojo. We offer judo, taekwondo and aikido for kids and adults, taught by one of the most experienced judo instructors in western Pennsylvania. Beginners and experienced athletes alike will find classes that challenge them and a supportive community to train with. Your first class is free.
Meet Your Head Instructor: Eugene Kim
Eugene Kim is the son of our founder, Grandmaster Kyu Ha Kim. He has more than 50 years of martial arts experience and has led the Cranberry dojo since 1987.
Eugene is a multiple-time Junior and Senior National Champion in judo and has competed at both the national and international levels. Since he started coaching, he has worked with students of every level, from first-day beginners to athletes who have gone on to compete nationally. Students get decades of competitive and teaching experience, whether their goal is fitness, self-defense or the podium.
Programs at Our Cranberry Dojo
- Kids Judo: Throws, safe falling and grappling that build balance, focus and resilience.
- Kids Taekwondo: Kicks, strikes and forms, along with the five tenets of taekwondo.
- Adult Judo: Standing technique plus dedicated Ne-Waza (ground grappling and pins) training.
- Taekwondo (All Levels): Classes where teens and adults train side by side.
- Aikido: A martial art built on joint locks, throws and redirecting an attacker's energy.
