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Hyun's Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do

4.2 ★★★★☆ 45 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chicago, Illinois

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 5–11) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • 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 hyunshapkido.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (773) 252-8300

Hours

Monday 12–7:30 PM
Tuesday 12–7:30 PM
Wednesday 12–7:30 PM
Thursday 12–7:30 PM
Friday 12–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 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 Hyun's Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 17 mentions

“Master Choi is amazing with the kids, location is centric and parking is the only downfall there is always construction in the area”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“He started at age 5 and absolutely loves it.”

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Teens 2 mentions

“5 years of training so far, my mobility is better than when I was an athletic teenager.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I'm also learning Hapkido, a self defense martial art that simulates street fighting.”

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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 Hyun's Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥷 Hapkido 5 mentions

“The instructors at Hyun’s Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do are incredibly patient, skilled, and truly dedicated to helping kids build confidence, discipline, and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I'm also learning Hapkido, a self defense martial art that simulates street fighting.”

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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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Master Choi is amazing with the kids, location is centric and parking is the only downfall there is always construction in the area”

📘 strong forms & technique 4 mentions

“O yea and the breathing techniques help me stay focused and reduce stress.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kid absolutely loves it, and I can see his constant progress.”

competition & tournament success 3 mentions
certified & recognized school 13 mentions

“Master Choi is amazing with the kids, location is centric and parking is the only downfall there is always construction in the area”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“The instructors at Hyun’s Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do are incredibly patient, skilled, and truly dedicated to helping kids build confidence, discipline, and respect.”

From the reviews

Went for a free lesson. Learned a lot in a short 1 hour time. Grand Master is great and clearly knowledgeable. He showed me hands on a few techniques. He emphasizes techniques over strength. He has been practicing for 50 years!

★★★★★ — Shelly, May 2021

Very cool place, the master is one to meet and his students take pride in what they teach. I did the trial class for a few weeks and loved it. The process when stating the class all the way to finishing the hour lesson. They have great instructors and a great location.

★★★★☆ — Spencer, Oct 2014

Master Kim and Grand Master Hyun are the best . I love learning new things every time I go, getting in shape, learning leadership, getting more confidence, and learning how to defend my self. Amazing place to train!!!

★★★★★ — David, Nov 2019

This place is really good! My kid absolutely loves it, and I can see his constant progress. He loves coming here and I do, too. The masters of Tae Kwon Do here are very knowledgeable, professional and patient.

★★★★★ — Ewelina, Jun 2022

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Your first taekwondo class at Hyun's Hapkido & 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.

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 Hyun's Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do

2743 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL60647

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