Home › Illinois › Chicago › Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido)
Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chicago, 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 — 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 guardianwaymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-631-8989
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Flash forward 17 years, I have two kids (ages 7 and 9) and determined that they were in need of the mental and physical discipline and conditioning that martial arts provide.”
“Initially receiving some training in karate and Judo, in my teens a switched to Tae Kwon Do and trained until age 29/30 ish, achieving 3rd Dan Black Belt.”
“If you are looking for a sport that your children can learn balance, discipline, respect and self defense - Chung's is the place!”
Other martial arts here
“Initially receiving some training in karate and Judo, in my teens a switched to Tae Kwon Do and trained until age 29/30 ish, achieving 3rd Dan Black Belt.”
“Initially receiving some training in karate and Judo, in my teens a switched to Tae Kwon Do and trained until age 29/30 ish, achieving 3rd Dan Black Belt.”
“If you are looking for a sport that your children can learn balance, discipline, respect and self defense - Chung's is the place!”
What students say
“New ownership of Chung’s have a level of passion and enthusiasm for the community they service through group classes and the after school program for kids.”
“Initially receiving some training in karate and Judo, in my teens a switched to Tae Kwon Do and trained until age 29/30 ish, achieving 3rd Dan Black Belt.”
“Flash forward 17 years, I have two kids (ages 7 and 9) and determined that they were in need of the mental and physical discipline and conditioning that martial arts provide.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for a sport that your children can learn balance, discipline, respect and self defense - Chung's is the place! They have classes for all ages, they have summer camps and they have after school programs, They have recently expanded into yoga classes.
I'm 46, and have been trained in Martial Arts since my youth. Initially receiving some training in karate and Judo, in my teens a switched to Tae Kwon Do and trained until age 29/30 ish, achieving 3rd Dan Black Belt. Due to work, I had to put that part of my life on hold.
New ownership of Chung’s have a level of passion and enthusiasm for the community they service through group classes and the after school program for kids. Highly recommend trying a class here!
Master Chung's Academy was a part of my youth from 4-11. I couldn't be Happier to be Back and Learning more than Ever. Master Chung is truly an expert in Development! His compassion for kids and students alike is a cornerstone of his Academy.
New to taekwondo? Start at Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido)
Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido) 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 Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido)
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.
Where to find Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido)
More taekwondo schools near Chicago
Character Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Max Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
OTAUSA - Taekwondo (Harwood Heights)
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site