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Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Round Lake, Illinois

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Sparring 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

  • 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 — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule dragonmartialarts-rl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 847-212-8045

Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 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 Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 14 mentions

“Fully invested in the community and bilingual, he continuously strives to create opportunities for children to develop into their best versions of themselves.”

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🎬 Demo Team

“They’re open Monday to Friday and even offer a Demo Team for those who want to take their skills to the next level.”

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🥊 Sparring

“His knowledge in martial arts is extensive, from forms, sparring, kick boxing, nunchucks.”

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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 Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“His knowledge in martial arts is extensive, from forms, sparring, kick boxing, nunchucks.”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“One of the best schools around , Master Sergio is an amazing teacher”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“Fully invested in the community and bilingual, he continuously strives to create opportunities for children to develop into their best versions of themselves.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son has gained confidence, strength and discipline though this program.”

certified & recognized school 10 mentions

“Me gusta mucho como enseña el master Sergio tiene mucha diciplina, y sobre todo micha experiencia no me arrepiento de haberme cambiado de escuela”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“Highly recommend Dragon Martial Arts to anyone looking for confidence, discipline, fitness, and a positive environment”

From the reviews

Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake is hands down one of the best Taekwondo schools in the area! Their flexible schedule is a lifesaver for busy families, and the 1-hour classes provide more value compared to the usual 45-minute sessions found elsewhere.

★★★★★ — Yajaira, Jan 2025

The master does very well with all age groups. I am so satisfied with this place , I am so proud of my kids achievements so far.I highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Denise, Apr 2021

Coach Sergio is a Great Master/teacher for all children. He has great knowledge, experience, patience with the children. He takes his teaching very serious. He is also very respectful and kind individual. His knowledge in martial arts is extensive, from forms, sparring, kick boxing, nunchucks.

★★★★★ — Maritza, Feb 2026

I recommend this do-jang to any parent who is looking for self defense classes, the kids learn in a friendly environment, that prepares them for real life, master Sergio is attentive to the kids and parents concerns always providing an atmosphere where kids feel supported throughout their journey, master Jackie is…

★★★★★ — Ari, Feb 2026

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Your first taekwondo class at Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake

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 Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake

655 Railroad Ave, Round Lake, IL60073

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