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Jang's Taekwondo Studio-Wooddale

4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wood Dale, Illinois

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jangstaekwondo.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (630) 336-7761

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–9 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 Jang's Taekwondo Studio-Wooddale, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 28 mentions

“Everyone is helpful and works very well with the children, making sure that they properly learn their curriculum and that they always try their very best.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The classes not only teach essential self-defense skills but also instills discipline, respect, and focus.”

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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 Jang's Taekwondo Studio-Wooddale — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The classes not only teach essential self-defense skills but also instills discipline, respect, and focus.”

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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 73 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 9 mentions

“The instructor Master Hyun is patient, supportive, and skilled in working with children, ensuring that each lesson is both educational and enjoyable.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“A friendly and welcoming atmosphere prevails here—one that is palpable from the very moment you step through the door.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 12 mentions

“The instructor Master Hyun is patient, supportive, and skilled in working with children, ensuring that each lesson is both educational and enjoyable.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Jang's Taekwondo Studio is a place where your child will learn discipline, responsibility, and focus.”

certified & recognized school 16 mentions

“The instructor Master Hyun is patient, supportive, and skilled in working with children, ensuring that each lesson is both educational and enjoyable.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 28 mentions

“The classes are not only fun and engaging but also teach her valuable life skills such as discipline, respect, and focus.”

From the reviews

Jang's Taekwondo Studio is a place where your child will learn discipline, responsibility, and focus. It teaches respect for others, as well as self-defense. They instill the mindset to never give up and to always give 100%. I am extremely pleased with this studio!

★★★★★ — Irena, Mar 2026

If you're looking for the best martial arts school in Wood Dale and the surrounding area, look no further. Master Hyun and his team are simply amazing. They are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and committed to helping each and every student succeed.

★★★★★ — Jay, Mar 2023

My son has been going to classes for a month and he loves it, I’m seeing great progress in him. Master Hyun and the entire staff are super friendly and patient, the school is always clean and presentable, I definitely recommend it.

★★★★★ — Sweet, Nov 2023

I am so glad I found this place! In the few months that my son has been attending I have seen incredible growth, maturity and discipline. He has become so dedicated not only in his martial art training but in his overall life. Master Hyun is very patient and an excellent teacher.

★★★★★ — Jackie, Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 73 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Jang's Taekwondo Studio-Wooddale

Jang's Taekwondo Studio-Wooddale 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Jang's Taekwondo Studio-Wooddale

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 Jang's Taekwondo Studio-Wooddale

333 Irving Park Rd, Wood Dale, IL60191

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