Tiger J Kim's World Class Taekwondo in Manvel, TX

Tiger J Kim's World Class Taekwondo occupies Unit No. 4 at 19804 Morris Avenue in Manvel, a 9,000 sq ft space within the Golf Coast development. The project involves a tenant build-out designed to create a Taekwondo Center featuring a dedicated open training area. This renovation and alteration work was completed with an estimated cost of $55,000, resulting in a cost of $6 per square foot. The construction timeline spanned from a scheduled start in February 2025 to a completion date in July 2025.

The accessibility review process for this construction concluded when TDLR closed the project file in July 2025. This action marks the end of the regulatory oversight for the physical build-out. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in July 2025, aligning with the final phase of the construction schedule. The registration confirms the completion of the required accessibility standards for the new facility.

Project Details and Scope

The scope of work focused specifically on the interior configuration of the unit to support martial arts instruction. The filing describes the creation of a Taekwondo Center with an open training area, suitable for group classes and individual practice. The design firm of record for this project is Aplanarch, which also handled the Shops at Sienna Retail project in Missouri City. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing was David S Drepaul, ensuring compliance with state standards for the 9,000 sq ft interior space.

Financially, this project sits below the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Brazoria County. The county median for similar projects is $250,000, making this $55,000 investment a fraction of the typical expenditure for this type of work. The cost per square foot of $6 is also significantly below the county median of $89 per square foot. This lower cost structure reflects the specific nature of the tenant improvement rather than a full-scale structural renovation.

The location is in ZIP code 77578, an area with a population of about 27,195 and a median household income of $132,571 according to U.S. Census estimates. The housing market in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $359,500. This demographic context suggests a stable residential base for a community-focused business like a Taekwondo center. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use, distinguishing it from public infrastructure projects.