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Looking for taekwondo classes in Chicago? Our directory tracks the schools worth training at — from kids' and little dragons classes to adult sparring, forms, and belt testing. Use the map and rankings below to find your dojang, compare what each one offers, and grab a free trial before you commit.
4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The smartest way to start: these schools offer a free trial class or a discounted intro, so you can experience the instruction and the room before you commit: Golden Tigers Taekwondo Inc., Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Chicago, Champion Taekwondo USA Master Mojica, Hyun's Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do, Champyon Taekwondo USA Inc., Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido). Try a couple before choosing. Check each school's schedule for current offers, and see the full list on our free trial page.
New to taekwondo? These schools flag beginner-welcoming or all-levels classes: Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park, Champion Taekwondo USA Master Mojica, JC-TEAM-Cardenas Taekwondo Academy USA. Grand Master Jesus Cardenas, Champyon Taekwondo USA Inc., Ultimate Kicks Taekwondo, Fire Dragons TaeKwonDo. You do not need any experience, fitness, or flexibility to start — see what to wear to your first class, or browse every beginner-friendly school in the directory.
Looking for classes for your child? These Chicago schools flag kids' or youth programs: Golden Tigers Taekwondo Inc., Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Chicago, Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park, Champion Taekwondo USA Master Mojica, JC-TEAM-Cardenas Taekwondo Academy USA. Grand Master Jesus Cardenas, Hyun's Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do. See our kids' age guide for what age to start and how schools keep it safe, or browse all kids taekwondo schools.
Taekwondo schools in Chicago often teach other Korean and mixed martial arts under the same roof — hapkido, karate, and more — so you can add another discipline on one membership. See how taekwondo compares in our taekwondo vs karate guide, or browse the other martial arts each school offers and the taekwondo class types available.
My daughter has been attending taekwondo classes at this establishment regularly for a few months now. It is amazing to see how much more confident, and disciplined she is in just a short amount of time. She has created friendships with other kids here who all have been so welcoming & kind.
My 6 year old daughter has been going to Woori a few months now and out of all her extracurricular activities she’s tried (and she has tried a lot… ballet, tennis, tap, soccer, gymnastics and more) she loves Taekwondo the most! Plus Master Jang and the instructors are so great with the kids.
Personally I never write a good review about a location. Although, this place is amazing. My little girl learns a lot from here and learns about responsibility and how to be discipline. The staff is friendly and strict. In which i find appropriate for a martial art school.
