Our History

Master Thomas Pai and his brother, Master Kwang Pai were born and raised in South Korea. They began taekwondo training at a young age and immigrated to the United States with their family in 1975.

Together the brothers opened their first school in Glenville in 1984 and since then have devoted the majority of their time in developing top-rated schools. In April of 1988 Master Kwang Pai started a school in Clifton Park, followed shortly by Master Thomas Pai opening the Schenectady school in July of the same year. In November of 1993, their cousin Master Doo Young Pai opened the fourth Pai's school in Troy and in June of 2003 he opened the seventh school in Rensselaer.

In February of 1997, Master Thomas Pai's third location opened in Latham which is now owned and operated by his sister Moon Joo Yang and her husband Master Il Nam Yang. Master Kwang Pai's second school in Saratoga opened in September 1999.

All the Pai's Academy's Masters and their caring staff look forward to making a positive difference through continued effort and dedication.