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Cho's Black Belt Academy
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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 5–18) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chosmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (920) 960-2707
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“GM Benish is patient with the kids, instills a growth mindset, and does a great job keeping the kids engaged.”
“Our eldest sons (ages 5 and 7) have been attending Cho’s for the last six months.”
“It's a great environment for all ages to learn useful self-defense techniques, overall health and fitness, discipline and focus.”
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“It's a great environment for all ages to learn useful self-defense techniques, overall health and fitness, discipline and focus.”
What students say
“Master Benish is a great mentor to all of his students and he teaches them life valuable skills that students can use in class but also outside of class in society.”
“The classes are structured but still fun, and the dojo feels like a very welcoming and supportive community.”
“I’ve seen such a positive change in my child—better focus, improved coordination, and a boost in self-esteem.”
“Master Benish is a great mentor to all of his students and he teaches them life valuable skills that students can use in class but also outside of class in society.”
“It's a great environment for all ages to learn useful self-defense techniques, overall health and fitness, discipline and focus.”
From the reviews
Best thing I ever did for this kid! I still can't believe the transformation that my son has went through since starting. More confidence! So positive, better grades and overall trys harder with everything he does. He takes everything as a personal challenge and he grows with everything he puts his heart into.
Not only do I attend Taekwondo classes but my whole family does. It's great family time and we learn very valuable things including self defense and weapons. I also love how Cho's instills great values among the children to learn and live by. I highly recommend Cho's Black Belt Academy!
My son Malachi loves Cho's! He is really growing through the skills and respect that are taught here.
My child has been attending Cho’s for over a year, and the experience has been wonderful. GM Benish is patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about each student’s progress. He teaches discipline, respect, and confidence in a way that kids really connect with.
New to taekwondo? Start at Cho's Black Belt Academy
Cho's Black Belt Academy 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 Cho's Black Belt Academy
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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