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Ace Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Yorkville, Illinois

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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 acetkd1.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 630-631-9429

Hours

Monday 9–11 am, 3:30–8 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8 pm
Wednesday 9–11 am, 3:30–8 pm
Thursday 3:30–8 pm
Friday 3:30–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–11 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 Ace Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 13 mentions

“We know that our 3 children are learning valuable life skills and gaining great leadership experience in addition to doing fun exercise and learning traditional taekwondo.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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🎓 Belt Testing

“She has been advancing through her belts and will be testing for her black belt soon.”

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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 Ace Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Master Lee and his staff are knowledgeable and skilled martial artists that really care about their students.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Master Lee was most welcoming and showed such love and tolerance, especially since we were originally from different country and background.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 21 mentions

“Everyone there is comfortable with helping people of all skill levels and abilities and are about more than just building skill - the bigger picture is to build community.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Our daughter loves it and she's able to work on some her struggles in class and it's been amazing seeing the transformation.”

certified & recognized school 11 mentions

“Master Lee and his staff are knowledgeable and skilled martial artists that really care about their students.”

From the reviews

Our son has been going here for 2 years now. He is an advanced Brown belt. Master Lee and the other instructors are great. They are very serious when it comes to teaching and training, but they also make it fun for the students. The whole BH Martial Arts team is great.

★★★★★ — Amber, Feb 2014

This school is absolutely amazing! Our two daughters started taekwondo a little over a year ago, and the experience has exceeded our expectations. The instructors and Master are not only top-notch teachers but are also just great people.

★★★★★ — Herbert, May 2024

As a parent of two black belt BH students, and being a previous black belt student myself, I think BH Martials is an amazing establishment. We're so lucky to have found Master Lee and team to help our family.

★★★★★ — Manoj, Dec 2018

Brought our youngest over to the school for the trile lesson. I was amazed with how engaged the staff was and with how much fun my son was having. In no time my son was learning basics on breathing, blocking, punching and kicking and loving every minute.

★★★★★ — Chris, Apr 2022

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New to taekwondo? Start at Ace Taekwondo

Ace Taekwondo 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Ace Taekwondo

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 Ace Taekwondo

222 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL60560

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