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Modern Day Knights - Midwest Taekwondo Competition Team
3.7 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Naperville, 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 4) — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule amaanaperville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 369-8879
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It has given my daughter an opportunity to find community, friendship, support, growth, and the resource to further her skills to the next level.”
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What students say
“It has given my daughter an opportunity to find community, friendship, support, growth, and the resource to further her skills to the next level.”
“The leadership is inspiring, the classes are well-organized, and the support for students—whether they’re beginners or national competitors—is second to none.”
“Our child has grown tremendously in confidence, discipline, and respect—not just in martial arts, but in everyday life.”
From the reviews
I just spent a day at a tournament with this group... At a high-level tournament, there's always a range of interpretations — some informed by experience, others shaped by fleeting impressions. What stood out from this team was a clear display of discipline, sportsmanship, and respect for others.
Awesome students! I think they are one of strongest competition teams. Winners almost in every championship! I witnessed how serious students are when performing their MDK training! Coaches are great. They pay attention to every student.
Absolutely phenomenal Taekwondo studio! !! Our child has grown tremendously in confidence, discipline, and respect—not just in martial arts, but in everyday life.
I have nothing but respect for this studio, the instructors, the students, and the parents. A group of dedicated instructors and kids that show discipline and respect! It’s a supportive group of people who not only support their own team, but others as well.
New to taekwondo? Start at Modern Day Knights - Midwest Taekwondo Competition Team
Modern Day Knights - Midwest Taekwondo Competition Team 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 Modern Day Knights - Midwest Taekwondo Competition Team
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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