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Auvenshine's Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Auburn, Illinois
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
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 (ages 6–13) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule auvtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 217-827-2762
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My two children have been training at Auvenshine's Taekwondo all the way from supertots class to their current rank of red belt.”
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What students say
“We were looking for a program that would teach our son self discipline but also self confidence.”
“I have seen such a higher level of respect from our grandson which I attribute to the teachings and encouragement he has received in very little time.”
From the reviews
Terrific martial arts school. Mr. And Mrs. Auvenshine, along with the rest of the instructors, work very well with the kids. My son loves it and has gained so much more self confidence. He has learned more about respect, self-control, and unity. AUKTKD is helping to shape my child into an amazing person.
I am very impressed with the values the staff teach their students as well as the skills acquired during their classes. I have seen such a higher level of respect from our grandson which I attribute to the teachings and encouragement he has received in very little time.
Great martial arts school. Mr and Mrs Auvenshien are great and work very well with their students, young and old. They teach focus, discipline, and respect which are all an intricate part of Tae Kwon Do. It has been great for both of my boys.
My two children have been training at Auvenshine's Taekwondo all the way from supertots class to their current rank of red belt. The biggest growth isn't about belt rank though. They learn self control, both physically and mentally.
New to taekwondo? Start at Auvenshine's Taekwondo
Auvenshine's Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Auvenshine's 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.
