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HMD Academy of Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Monticello, 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hmdacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (217) 352-3939
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:15–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I joined HMD Academy with my son.”
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What students say
“The focus on positive attitude, discipline and perseverance has impacted my son's performance at home and school in an extremely positive way.”
From the reviews
I joined HMD Academy with my son. The focus on positive attitude, discipline and perseverance has impacted my son's performance at home and school in an extremely positive way. Our relationship has strengthened substantially working towards a common goal.
Your first taekwondo class at HMD Academy of Tae Kwon Do
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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