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JS Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Schaumburg, Illinois

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

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
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  • Website & schedule jsmartialart.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 847-278-7926

Hours

Monday 3:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–9:30 pm
Friday 4–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 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 JS Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 12 mentions

“My kid started Taekwondo with tiny tiger level and continuing after Black Belt 2.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My kid started Taekwondo with tiny tiger level and continuing after Black Belt 2.”

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Teens

“Two one-hour classes each week have gotten me in better shape than I’ve been in since I was a high school athlete.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Teaches self defense techniques, falling techniques in way kids gets attracted and shows interest.”

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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 JS Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥋 Judo 17 mentions

“JS Martial Arts is hands down the best Judo Club in Illinois and Head Coach Master Koo is amazing!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Teaches self defense techniques, falling techniques in way kids gets attracted and shows interest.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“JS Martial Arts is hands down the best Judo Club in Illinois and Head Coach Master Koo is amazing!”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“I attend the Monday/Friday judo class, and I enjoy the mix of technique practice, sparring, and general conditioning.”

competition & tournament success 13 mentions

“There are special competitive training programs available for Professional Judo athletes to help prepare for the competitions.”

certified & recognized school 7 mentions

“JS Martial Arts is hands down the best Judo Club in Illinois and Head Coach Master Koo is amazing!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Since joining, my child has become more confident, focused, and disciplined.”

From the reviews

As a former US Olympic judo coach, Master Koo is knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. There are numerous classes for both children and adults. I appreciate the way he is able to motivate younger kids (like my daughter) who would otherwise have difficulty listening.

★★★★★ — Jason, Nov 2019

JS Martial Arts is hands down the best Judo Club in Illinois and Head Coach Master Koo is amazing! There are beginner and advanced Judo group classes for kids and adults. There are special competitive training programs available for Professional Judo athletes to help prepare for the competitions.

★★★★★ — Beck, Sep 2023

Master Koo was very good. My kid started Taekwondo with tiny tiger level and continuing after Black Belt 2. He encourages kids to participate in tournaments. Teaches self defense techniques, falling techniques in way kids gets attracted and shows interest. Lot more to tell.

★★★★★ — Raghav, May 2024

Wonderful taekwondo school with a warm and professional environment. Master Koo is patient, encouraging, and truly cares about each child’s progress. Since joining, my child has become more confident, focused, and disciplined.

★★★★★ — Valentina, Apr 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at JS Martial Arts

JS Martial Arts 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 JS Martial Arts

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 JS Martial Arts

915 N Plum Grove Rd, Schaumburg, IL60173

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