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Ki Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wauconda, 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
- 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 3–7) — 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 kitaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 865-3059
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–12:45 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This the best place for your children to learn taekwondo, My son has been here for 3 years and has achieved his 1st degree black belt.”
“My 4-year-old is in the Tiny Tigers program and absolutely loves it.”
Other martial arts here
What students say
“Master Kim has always been great and fun my child loves him :) 5 stars and always recommend”
“We highly recommend KI Taekwondo Wauconda to any parent seeking a supportive environment where their child can thrive and learn valuable life lessons that extend beyond the mat.”
“My daughter loves coming to class, and I’ve seen a real improvement in her discipline and listening skills.”
“This the best place for your children to learn taekwondo, My son has been here for 3 years and has achieved his 1st degree black belt.”
“My daughter started here and has grown tremendously—not just in her martial arts skills, but in confidence, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
I’m so happy that I enrolled my son, Rayanth, in Ki Taekwondo Wauconda. Ki Taekwondo is perfect place for the kids to learn martial arts. They also reinforce discipline, focus and respect. And Rayanth is so happy that Master Kim is back.
I am a student at KI Taekwondo and I absolutely love it here! The instructors are very kind, patient, and really care about helping every student improve. They explain things clearly and always motivate us to do our best. The classes are fun, but they also teach discipline, respect, and confidence.
This the best place for your children to learn taekwondo, My son has been here for 3 years and has achieved his 1st degree black belt. Master Kim is the best teacher and my son loves it here. He gets excited every time he comes.
Our family has been part of Ki Taekwondo for over six years, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. My daughter started here and has grown tremendously—not just in her martial arts skills, but in confidence, discipline, and respect.
New to taekwondo? Start at Ki Taekwondo
Ki Taekwondo 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 Ki Taekwondo
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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