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A+ Taekwondo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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  • Website & schedule aplustkdacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 224-875-7411

Hours

Monday 3:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–7:30 pm
Friday 3:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at A+ Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 42 mentions

“Master Park and his team have a great approach with kids and they make the classes enjoyable and fun but also instill discipline and competitive spirit.”

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Teens

“My son is teenager and we started at this place when he was 5.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They don't just teach them self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at A+ Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They don't just teach them self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 71 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 7 mentions

“His overall skills have progressed and he has become stronger and more disciplined - Master Park is a great leader and example for the black belt assistants and students.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The Masters not only instill skill and belts into all ages, but all students are also taught lessons and morals on how to be respectful and responsible.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“Not only have the instructors shown mastery in their craft, but they have also been very supportive and encouraging.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“If you want to improve your kids’ or your own confidence, self esteem, flexibility, strength, kicking techniques this is a great place.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“If you want to improve your kids’ or your own confidence, self esteem, flexibility, strength, kicking techniques this is a great place.”

certified & recognized school 22 mentions

“His overall skills have progressed and he has become stronger and more disciplined - Master Park is a great leader and example for the black belt assistants and students.”

From the reviews

Great for kids and adults!! If you want to improve your kids’ or your own confidence, self esteem, flexibility, strength, kicking techniques this is a great place. Plenty of family classes per week. Master Park is great with students of all ages.

★★★★★ — Emma, Dec 2019

A Plus Taekwondo is an incredible place!! A warm, nurturing environment for our son. He LOVES his Master (teachers) and his Taekwondo class. They teach respect, kindness and discipline. Our son comes home asking to help out around the house (who doesn't want that). Teachers are fantastic and patient instructors.

★★★★★ — Inga, Apr 2025

Great place for taekwondo and art classes as well as for after school program. My daughter goes there after school and loves it. Mindy and Master Park are wonderful. Master Park instills discipline and at the same time keeps things fun for this kids and Mindy helps kids develop their creativity.

★★★★★ — Cristina, Dec 2017

Signing up our son for classes at A+ Tae Kwon Do was the best decision ever! Master Park and his team have a great approach with kids and they make the classes enjoyable and fun but also instill discipline and competitive spirit. Their Camps are also super fun and our sons loves it!

★★★★★ — Peter, Mar 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at A+ Taekwondo Academy

A+ Taekwondo Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at A+ Taekwondo Academy

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find A+ Taekwondo Academy

1707 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL60005

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