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Lions Panzek Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Winfield, 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 panzek.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-797-6698
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Panzek , I can not thank you enough for what an exceptional job you do with all of your students , speaking specifically about how well you have worked with my son .”
“Thank you Frank for holding a “Free Self Defense”class this evening.”
“In such a short time of starting, my son is able to achieve stripes, at his own speed and already left today with a HUGE smile that he is already so close to his next belt.”
Other martial arts here
“Thank you Frank for holding a “Free Self Defense”class this evening.”
What students say
“Master Panzek is a great teacher for kids - extremely patient, positive energy, keeps the class moving while keeping the kids engaged and learning new stuff.”
“I found the environment to be so supportive and encouraging all around, while all of the students are both motivated and challenged by Master Panzek's teaching.”
“After just a couple of weeks my daughter is excited to go and stays more focused throughout each class.”
“Master Panzek is a great teacher for kids - extremely patient, positive energy, keeps the class moving while keeping the kids engaged and learning new stuff.”
“He is more disciplined and doesn’t shy from responsibilities the way he did before starting Tae Kwon Do.”
From the reviews
We have throughly enjoyed Master Panzeks classes. He is wonderful with the kids. Very encouraging. I’d recommend this to all families. It’s a wonderful self esteem boost for them. They learn structure and discipline while having tons of fun!
Love this place. Master Panzek’ student package is very generous; he has many classes scheduled for the students convenience, he is extremely affordable for the amount of lessons he offers, has lessons for all ages and (dis)abilities. My son has been attending for almost 3 months and he loves it.
I recently found out that Master Frank is highly ranked and esteemed in the taekwondo community. He has amazing credentials. I shouldn't be surprised-- he's one of the best instructors I've ever had!! I started taking Master Frank's classes because my kids begged me to join them for one class as a white belt.
Recently enrolled my 3 year old son in Master Panzek's Lion Cub class. It's the perfect amount of time and schedule blocking for our family to introduce some martial arts. Master Panzek has so much energy for the little ones! Best part is the free trial class and incredibly reasonable pricing!
New to taekwondo? Start at Lions Panzek Martial Arts
Lions Panzek 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Lions Panzek 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.
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