Message from our founder

We understand that there are important life lessons to learn in between kicking and punching. As a Kansas City born martial arts and self defense school, our most important role is to help each student find the best versions of themselves while learning skills to be successful in their future. This is the black belt way. 

KOMA Taekwondo was founded in 2006 and we have spent more than a decade as a leading martial arts school that places our students' positive experiences and personal growth at the center of our teaching approach. We help our students set goals, overcome challenges, and develop positive relationships. We have become a thriving community that is more than just a martial arts school; we are a family. 

We serve families in Johnson County at our South Overland Park, North Olathe & Prairie Village locations. At KOMA Taekwondo, it is important to give back to the community and ensure community service is a core part of our curriculum. We are proud that our students consistently use the skills they develop at KOMA Taekwondo to become leaders throughout their lives. 

We invite you to join the KOMA Taekwondo tribe and learn how to lead life the black belt way. 

Sincerely,
Master Bronson Ko and the KOMA Team

Master Ko is also the host of the About Our Father's Business podcast.

Why KOMA

Character first. Martial arts for life.

Since 2006, Ko Martial Arts has helped families across Johnson County raise confident, focused, and respectful kids. Technique matters, but it is the vehicle, not the destination.

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2006

Founded in Kansas City

3 studios

Overland Park, Olathe, and Prairie Village

Age 3

When Master Ko began training under his father

MENTOR

The character curriculum behind every class

What makes KOMA different

Character focused

Character is the curriculum

Most schools treat character as a poster on the wall. At KOMA, every class is built on the MENTOR Method, which teaches students to set goals, work through adversity, and own their growth.

Individual focused

Every child, their own path

No two students arrive with the same story. Our instructors get to know each child and meet them where they are. We never compare one student to another. The only standard is their own potential.

Rich legacy

A family tradition

Master Bronson Ko began training at age three under his father, a first generation grandmaster who came to the United States from South Korea in 1976. Many of our instructors and black belts started here as students. Hear the story.

We learn to earn

Rank at KOMA reflects growth, not time served.

Showing up

Stripes

Stripes are earned through consistent attendance. Showing up is the first habit we build.

Growing up

Belts

A new belt is earned by showing the character behind the technique: effort, focus, respect, and follow through. Students earn it because they have grown.

Master Bronson Ko, founder of Ko Martial Arts

A message from our founder

The most important lessons happen between the kicks

At Ko Martial Arts, the most important lessons are learned between the kicks and punches. Since 2006, our mission has been to help every student become the person they were created to be.

While students learn strong martial arts technique, our deeper focus is building discipline, confidence, focus, and resilience. These are skills that carry into school, work, relationships, and life.

We also believe in giving back, so community service is part of our curriculum. This is what we call the KOMA Way: growth through consistency, character, and commitment.

Master Bronson Ko

Founder, Ko Martial Arts

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