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Lee's Tae Kwon Do
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gurnee, Illinois
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule leestkd.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 623-4929
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“On the behalf of a friend of mine: "I've been bringing my daughters there for what seems like most of their life and they've recently earned their black belts.”
“Great instructors as well as a great outlet for kids to express themselves but also learn self defense.”
“Her strength has increased, and I love watching her testing for a new belt!”
Other martial arts here
“Great instructors as well as a great outlet for kids to express themselves but also learn self defense.”
What students say
“Master Lee is a fantastic instructor! He is consistently patient and professional while training and challenging the kids.”
“Definitely the best school in the area and a great place to build a foundation along with skill set, as well as social community.”
“Lots of movement so expect a great workout!”
“I could not be happier, Master Lee taught my girls discipline and how to stand up for yourselves and others.”
“I appreciate the respect the instructors treat the kids with - disciplined, yet fun environment; I appreciate this aspect most.”
From the reviews
From a kid who’s dealt with a lot of emotional pain, I honestly really recommend this place. I went here in August of 2016 till last year of August(so a whole year!) Love Master Lee and Elton! Very sweet people and they teach you a lot.
My uncle's kids have been working with Master Lee for years! Master Lee is a fantastic instructor! He is consistently patient and professional while training and challenging the kids. I highly recommend this Master and this facility.
Let me start off , This place is one of few places your child will get of a real authentic hard working experience with legitimate qualified Masters in the area. This place will have your kids EARN there belts at the same time learn respect for one another and there parents.
On the behalf of a friend of mine: "I've been bringing my daughters there for what seems like most of their life and they've recently earned their black belts. I could not be happier, Master Lee taught my girls discipline and how to stand up for yourselves and others. They are better for having taken lessons.
New to taekwondo? Start at Lee's Tae Kwon Do
Lee'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 Lee'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.
