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American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego

4.9 ★★★★★ 324 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Oswego, Illinois

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4) — 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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule oswegomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 331-320-2515

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 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 American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 25 mentions

“My daughter Abril like this class she doesn’t want to miss it any class, and this is good for her and for other kids need to bring your kids in this class they will love it”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“We have our 4 year old boy in the Tiny Tiger class and even tho it’s only been a month he loves it and he looks forward to every class!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“She also gets 1 on 1 time with her coach during class and seems to always have a blast in class!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“AMAA Martial Arts in Oswego, IL is a fantastic place for learning discipline, focus, and self-defense in a supportive environment.”

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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 American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“AMAA Martial Arts in Oswego, IL is a fantastic place for learning discipline, focus, and self-defense in a supportive environment.”

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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 324 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The masters are great and the environment is The masters are great, and the environment is welcoming, respectful, and disciplined.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 16 mentions

“The masters are great and the environment is The masters are great, and the environment is welcoming, respectful, and disciplined.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“My daughter Abril like this class she doesn’t want to miss it any class, and this is good for her and for other kids need to bring your kids in this class they will love it”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“My daughter looks forward to every class and a huge reason for that is Master Jeong.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 19 mentions

“There’s something special about the way the instructors connect with the kids, they keep things engaging while still building strong values like respect and confidence.”

From the reviews

Overall Great Experience since our daughters joined. They have help with building their confidence and have challenged them, which has helped their development and character. Would highly recommend for any age student.

★★★★★ — Juan, Mar 2026

I love the team everyone is very highly respectful. My son has a great time in Martial arts I like how everyone helps out the the floor. Come and join the team your kids will love it🥰 mines do.

★★★★★ — Eranique, Mar 2026

We absolutely love this Tae Kwon Do Academy! My daughter looks forward to every class and a huge reason for that is Master Jeong. He is awesome truly amazing at what he does. He’s fantastic with the kids really fun and knows exactly how to get them excited and motivated while still teaching discipline and respect.

★★★★★ — Mari, Apr 2026

Chase has really found his place here. Moving from Texas was a big change for him and he came in unsure of himself, but that didn’t last long. Now he walks in excited and leaves even happier, and hearing him say how much he enjoys it never gets old.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Mar 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego

American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego 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 American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego

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 American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego

1206 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL60543

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