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Carmi Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Carmi, Illinois
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule carmitkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 618-383-2884
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors have fantastic patience with young kids and make it a fun environment.”
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What students say
“It is a very family friendly environment with chairs for parents, coloring table for waiting siblings, snacks for sale, and bathroom facilities for quick potty breaks.”
“Master Marx goes above and beyond to ensure each student has fun and is comfortable while learning.”
“They make sure that even though the kids are following strict instructions and learning to respect their elders and peers, that they still do so in a fun manner.”
From the reviews
Master Marx really knows his stuff! Pricing is reasonable. Atmosphere is top notch.
My 4 year old started attending in the spring of 2022, after being a guest for one of the free “bring a buddy nights”. In just a few months he has already moved up a belt color and come out of his shy shell quite a bit. The instructors have fantastic patience with young kids and make it a fun environment.
The Carmi Taekwondo Center has excellent instructors that foster an environment of not only learning, but also personal discipline, while making it a fun and engaging experience for all ages. Master Marx goes above and beyond to ensure each student has fun and is comfortable while learning.
What do we say other than simply amazing wonderful staff CTC…. Master Marx has the patience of a saint…Miss Mills is so talented and knowledgeable. We have been with CTC for 5 plus years and have watched the staff help develop a little guy who never thought he would return after first visit into a young man who…
New to taekwondo? Start at Carmi Taekwondo Center
Carmi Taekwondo Center 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Carmi Taekwondo Center
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.
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