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ChampYon 2 Taekwondo and Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Munster, Indiana

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 (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
  • 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 champyon2tkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 219-902-8849

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 3:30–6 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–6 pm
Friday 5–8:30 pm
Saturday Closed
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 ChampYon 2 Taekwondo and Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 16 mentions

“My son used to attend classes at the original location before we moved to Munster, so when we heard they were opening a second location we were thrilled to start up again!”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My son started taekwondo at age 5, and now a year into his journey we’ve seen a noticeable improvement in his confidence, focus, and ability to follow direction.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I love that my son is not only learning self defense and getting some good exercise, but also learning core values that align with taekwondo.”

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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 ChampYon 2 Taekwondo and Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🤼 Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“I met Christian a few years back training BJJ and since then I am proud to say he is now a great friend and training partner.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I love that my son is not only learning self defense and getting some good exercise, but also learning core values that align with taekwondo.”

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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 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“Master Christian is an excellent coach and very knowledgeable, and both he and his wife are fantastic with kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Master Christian highly skilled but also incredibly patient and enthusiastic, creating a welcoming environment that fosters both learning and fun.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 29 mentions

“Master Christian highly skilled but also incredibly patient and enthusiastic, creating a welcoming environment that fosters both learning and fun.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“He doesn’t just teach technique; he emphasizes the five tenets of Taekwondo and helps students apply them both inside and outside the academy.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“I’ve been fortunate to be part of this program for well over a decade, and to have met all the amazing athletes I was fortunate to see compete and train with.”

certified & recognized school 14 mentions

“Overall Christian a great person I would 110% would recommend putting your kids into Champyon Taekwondo 2 and having your kids learn from Master Christian Medina.”

From the reviews

Master Christian Medina, and the Medina family, have cultivated high level Martial Artists’ in and out of the DoJang for years! ChampYon Taekwondo has not only developed the best Taekwondo athletes in the nation but they have worked tirelessly to help their members grow to become well-rounded individuals.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Jul 2024

Christian has been and will always be a lifelong friend of mine. His knowledge in Martial Arts reflects on his great achievements as a student when we were both training together, and as a master with his students.

★★★★★ — Manny, Sep 2024

Our experience at the ChampYon 2 Taekwondo has been nothing short of exceptional! Master Christian highly skilled but also incredibly patient and enthusiastic, creating a welcoming environment that fosters both learning and fun.

★★★★★ — Rodolfo, Feb 2025

Christian is an incredible instructor and a fantastic role model for kids. My son started taekwondo at age 5, and now a year into his journey we’ve seen a noticeable improvement in his confidence, focus, and ability to follow direction.

★★★★★ — Grant, Jan 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at ChampYon 2 Taekwondo and Martial Arts

ChampYon 2 Taekwondo and Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at ChampYon 2 Taekwondo and Martial Arts

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 ChampYon 2 Taekwondo and Martial Arts

9721 Fran-lin Pkwy, Munster, IN46321

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