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MMAGoal Academy – Taekwon-Do (ITF Style) & Kickboxing

4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Taekwondo school ITF Kids & teens

Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $216.46/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mmagoal.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (224) 770-7333

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–9:30 PM
Friday 4:30–9:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1:30 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 MMAGoal Academy – Taekwon-Do (ITF Style) & Kickboxing, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 16 mentions

“Not only does he have a deep love for martial arts, but he also truly enjoys teaching young kids how to defend themselves and build confidence for the future.”

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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 MMAGoal Academy – Taekwon-Do (ITF Style) & Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Wonderful place for my son to train boxing and kickboxing.”

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🏟️ MMA

“MMA Goal is the best place for martial arts.”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“It has done amazing things for my son. It has increased my son confidence and endurance.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“Not only does he have a deep love for martial arts, but he also truly enjoys teaching young kids how to defend themselves and build confidence for the future.”

From the reviews

MMA Goal is the best place for martial arts. Coach Ivan is one of the most professional trainers I’ve ever met. Not only does he have a deep love for martial arts, but he also truly enjoys teaching young kids how to defend themselves and build confidence for the future.

★★★★★ — Almir, May 2025

Wonderful place for my son to train boxing and kickboxing. Very attentive teachers, friendly and focused environment. My son enjoy his trainings there!

★★★★★ — Iryna, Mar 2023

We LOVE MMAGoal Academy. It has done amazing things for my son. It has increased my son confidence and endurance. My kid is always excited to go to his class. We love Coach Ivan!

★★★★★ — Olena, May 2025

My child has been training here for several months, and the improvement is amazing! The instructors are wonderful with kids — they teach respect, focus, and self-control in a fun way. This academy builds not just strong athletes, but strong character too. We’re very happy to be part of this Taekwondo family!

★★★★★ — Sugaring, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at MMAGoal Academy – Taekwon-Do (ITF Style) & Kickboxing

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 MMAGoal Academy – Taekwon-Do (ITF Style) & Kickboxing

569 W Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL60005

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