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Indiana Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cicero, Indiana
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
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule indianataekwondoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 317-776-1111
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I started training with Master Crays more than 30 years ago as a kid, and it absolutely changed my life.”
“They all started when they were 6 to 8 years old and continued throughout high school.”
“It is great place to develop lifelong friends while developing invaluable self defense sand other life skills that will carry on into every aspect of your life.”
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“It is great place to develop lifelong friends while developing invaluable self defense sand other life skills that will carry on into every aspect of your life.”
What students say
“My family and I trained with Master Crays for several years and I can not say enough good things about our experience at Indiana Taekwondo Academy.”
“My family and I trained with Master Crays for several years and I can not say enough good things about our experience at Indiana Taekwondo Academy.”
“Master Crays taught them Taekwondo but he also taught them respect, confidence and and how to protect themselves!”
From the reviews
My 3 children went to Indiana Taekwondo for several years. They all started when they were 6 to 8 years old and continued throughout high school. Master Crays taught them Taekwondo but he also taught them respect, confidence and and how to protect themselves! He taught the art of Taekwondo!
I started training with Master Crays more than 30 years ago as a kid, and it absolutely changed my life. Taekwondo is a worthy lifestyle that has shaped who I am, and I can't imagine a better mentor than Master Crays, who embodies all of its best qualities and brings them out in everyone else.
My family and I trained with Master Crays for several years and I can not say enough good things about our experience at Indiana Taekwondo Academy. This is a family oriented martial arts school that instills integrity, perseverance, and respect in all ages.
I have trained under Grand Master James Crays for 11-12 years! It has made me a better person today and I have enjoyed the sportsmanship and leadership skills that came with it! ❤️
New to taekwondo? Start at Indiana Taekwondo Academy
Indiana Taekwondo Academy 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 Indiana Taekwondo 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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