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Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chicago, Illinois

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–12) — 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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule attacktkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 773-342-6442

Hours

Monday 12–8:30 pm
Tuesday 12–8:30 pm
Wednesday 12–8:30 pm
Thursday 12–8:30 pm
Friday 12–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 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 Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 37 mentions

“For over 3 years we have been part of the Academy and it's amazing to see how much my daughter has grown as a Martial Artist, but most importantly as a person.”

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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 Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 97 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Chang's is very clean and a very welcoming environment and the classes are tough but fun and great for all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 7 mentions

“It’s a challenge to run a camp during this pandemic, but everyone at Chang’s are doing a fantastic job and serving the community.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“His school balances discipline, form, technique and compassion in a way that the children enjoy.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“The principles of TKD are deeply imbued in my children’s character- they are well disciplined, model good behavior, and understand the value of hard work.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 21 mentions

“The principles of TKD are deeply imbued in my children’s character- they are well disciplined, model good behavior, and understand the value of hard work.”

From the reviews

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.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Nov 2016

I can not explain how much I love the program. My son had a huge behavior problem before he started. It's almost month 4 and he is already showing improvement. Also I am noticing that he is stronger and more confident. He needs more improvement so I will be keeping him in taekwondo at Chang's for years to come.

★★★★★ — Bundi, May 2016

My son is currently enrolled at Chang's Martial Arts (Chicago Ave. location). He's in the 7 year and above group classes. The teachers are excellent with understanding each individual student and encouraging them to do their best. We are having a wonderful experience there and will continue to take classes.

★★★★★ — Bernadette, May 2017

Coach David is great with the kids. His school balances discipline, form, technique and compassion in a way that the children enjoy. I have watched the progress of my child's confidence along with the growth in discipline from other children. This school is a family and looks out for their own.

★★★★★ — Jay, Jan 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park

Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park 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 Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park

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 Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park

2123 W Division St, Chicago, IL60622

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