About Us

LIMA’S TAE KWON DO ALPHA KRAV MAGA

“Self-Defense Training to Prepare You for the Fight of your Life”

306 Winthrop Rd., Taunton, MA 02780

Located on the North side of Winthrop Rd., in the upstairs part of the building. Just look for the big sign that says “Lima’s Tae Kwon Do” and you will find us waiting.

With our students progression and happiness in mind, we have created a fun and safe environment in which to learn the martial arts.

In our 20+ years of teaching experience, we have come to find that most everyone who initially sets out to learn the martial arts, has a goal in mind. Those goals very and it is our job as your coaches to discover them and help you achieve them.

Our goal is to improve the lives of each and every student by providing healthy lifestyle choices of exercise and nutrition.

We strive to make positive choices on a daily basis that help those in our community better themselves. By providing a learning environment that continually grows and changes to keep advancing, Lima’s Tae Kwon Do is helping make your experience the best one possible.

With the Life Skill benefits of the martial arts and the positive learning environment here at Lima’s Tae Kwon Do, there is no better place to start the journey to the new you.

Don’t sit back and watch others achieve their dreams, let us help you and your family achieve yours.

ABOUT John lima – YOUR MASTER INSTRUCTOR and self-defense coach!

As a teenager, Mr. Lima was in a theatre and saw his first Bruce Lee movie. He was hooked! It was not long before Mr. Lima was in a martial arts school learning the kicks that made movie magic. His Master Instructor, Hee Il Cho, was an amazing instructor and mentor to John.

After numerous years of blood, sweat and tears, Mr. Lima received his 1st Dan Black Belt and caught the competition bug.

He began competing in 1980 in Full Contact Kickboxing. Soon after becoming a professional fighter and winning his first event, Mr. Lima switched to point fighting. He went on to win several championships as a Black Belt competitor.

It was then that he began training with Grandmaster Kwon in Tukesberry, MA. Mr. Lima was promoted to Master Instructor and received his 6th Dan ranking.

Master Lima opened his own school in 1983 in Rhode Island and relocated to Taunton, MA in 1988. He has been changing lives in the area ever since.

To this day, you will find Master / Coach Lima training alongside his students on a daily basis and even after his years of competition and numerous championships; he still finds joy in teaching his students how to perform at a top level.

John Lima
Master Instructor / Head Coach

TESTIMONIALS

“We feel ten years younger, period. We feel more safe and empowered than ever before. John’s coaching, fun personality and the Alpha system are an awesome combination! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Matt & Tina D. / Members

“People really can’t ask for more than what you offer them, John, thank you. To be more aware, learn self-defense skills that work, have fun, build teamwork skills and do all of this at the same time is truly fantastic! I feel more confident about my body, my safety, defending myself and taking care of loved ones too. This has been and continues to be life changing, thank you!”

Pat C. / Member

“The bottom line is that spending my hard earned salary on self-defense lessons with Master Lima is one of the best things I have done for myself, ever. It is hard to part with money in this economy, on anything… yet I never felt better about this investment in me! Thank you!”

Rachel C. / Member

“Awesome, powerful, motivating, fun, realistic and practical… this is what self-defense training is supposed to be like. Thanks, Mr. Lima!”

Dennis C. / Member

“Bad guys are out there… I’m not paranoid, I’m ready! Thank you for helping my daughter and I learn how to stay safe!”

Kathy H. / Member

ABOUT ALPHA KRAV MAGA INTERNATIONAL

Alpha Krav Maga is complete fighting and fitness. The system was created by owner Master Sam Sade, a former soldier in the IDF and Mr. Israel. Alpha Krav Maga is a unique International Based Business Enterprise. It is designed to ultimately serve the personal development needs of thousands of people across the world, through integration of Mind-Body-Soul, through a self-defense and fitness approach never used before.

Our aim is to teach our students how to earn a black belt in life. Motivational and inspirational advice will combine cutting edge, nutritional guidance – and with Krav Maga, Israel’s Pre-eminent Martial Art – a total experience for our students. Our ultimate goal is to teach each of them how to break out of mediocrity, awaken their hidden hero, and live up to their God-given potential. Anyone who desires real change and is willing to commit to action is a candidate for our training curriculum. Doctors, homemakers, police officers, teachers, troubled teens, battered women, and the average Joe, represent only a small group of individuals we intend on supporting.

About Taunton, MA

Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston, 18 miles (29 km) east of Providence, 10 miles (16 km) north of Fall River, 20 miles (32 km) north of New Bedford, and 25 miles (40 km) west of Plymouth. It is the seat of Bristol County. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles (16 km) to the south. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 55,874.^[1] The current mayor is Thomas Hoye, Jr.

Founded in 1637 by members of the Plymouth Colony, Taunton is one of the oldest towns in the United States. The Native Americans called the region Cohannet, Tetiquet and Titicut^[2] before the arrival of the Europeans. Taunton is also known as the “Silver City”, as it was an historic center of the silver industry beginning in the 19th century when companies such as Reed & Barton, F. B. Rogers, Poole Silver, and others produced fine-quality silver goods in the city.

Since December 1914, the city of Taunton has provided a large annual light display each December on Taunton Green, giving it the additional nickname of “Christmas City”.

Taunton, MA, with surrounding areas in Easton, Norton, Mansfield, Dighton, Raynham, Berkley and Lakeville is home to Lima’s Tae Kwon Do Alpha Krav Maga, a Martial Arts facility focusing on programs in Krav Maga, Taekwondo, Kids Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Fitness Kickboxing, After School Transported Martial Arts and Birthday Parties.