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Kurtz's Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Germantown Hills, Illinois
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 kurtzstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 309-370-1723
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Two of my own children had reached a First Degree Black Belt level in a Chicago school (Master Kwan) and I was always impressed with the professionalism in that school.”
Other martial arts here
“Master Kurtz is 7th dan in TKD and teaches Hapkido on occasion.”
What students say
“We attended a class to observe a family member's child in a Tae Kwon Do class.”
“I did not expect to see the high degree of professionalism and care to detail in a small town school.”
“They accommodate all ages and especially great with children.”
“Two of my own children had reached a First Degree Black Belt level in a Chicago school (Master Kwan) and I was always impressed with the professionalism in that school.”
“We particularly admired his attention to showing respect, and that he recognized each student's achievements.”
From the reviews
We attended a class to observe a family member's child in a Tae Kwon Do class. Two of my own children had reached a First Degree Black Belt level in a Chicago school (Master Kwan) and I was always impressed with the professionalism in that school.
Amazing academy! Great instructors. Great people. Positive reinforcement, discipline, and physical training all in one great package. Head and shoulders above any martial arts program I have ever been involved in. Master Kurtz is 7th dan in TKD and teaches Hapkido on occasion. Absolutely worth the cost to attend.
I can't say enough about mr and Mrs kurtz, such nice people that go out of their way to help. Very professional and great with kids! They have improved my daughter's confidence and manners. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed.
This is the best martial arts studio that I have been to. Masters Kurtz are so patient and kind, while teaching discipline and respect. They are able to teach multiple levels at the same time, while making sure each level is getting what they need out of their class.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kurtz's Tae Kwon Do
Kurtz's Tae Kwon Do 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 Kurtz's 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.
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