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Mugung Martial Arts Institute

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Carol Stream, Illinois

Taekwondo school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Website & schedule mugungtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 331-338-3115

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Mugung Martial Arts Institute, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 4 mentions

“The taekwondo school stands out for offering a disciplined, motivating, and safe environment for children, teenagers, and adults interested in learning this martial art.”

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Teens

“It’s definitely a wonderful place for kids, teens, and adults to train and develop both physically and personally.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Thank you for being part of our community and for sharing all the fantastic techniques, self-defense, discipline, and everything else that this beautiful sport has to offer.”

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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 Mugung Martial Arts Institute — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Thank you for being part of our community and for sharing all the fantastic techniques, self-defense, discipline, and everything else that this beautiful sport has to offer.”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“Very clean facility and friendly parents make this a great solution for families looking for martial arts training.”

📘 strong forms & technique 4 mentions

“Thank you for being part of our community and for sharing all the fantastic techniques, self-defense, discipline, and everything else that this beautiful sport has to offer.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“The taekwondo school stands out for offering a disciplined, motivating, and safe environment for children, teenagers, and adults interested in learning this martial art.”

From the reviews

✨ "I highly recommend the new Mugung school in Carol Stream. I’ve known the instructors for a long time, and I can truly say they are passionate, dedicated, and experienced in Taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Andy, Sep 2025

Excelente servicio de todo el equipo de Mugung Carol stream, entrenar taekwondo me ha ayudado a ser disciplinado en mi vida diaria. El profesor es muy atento con todos nosotros y nos ayuda a mejorar y desarrollar nuevas habilidades 10/10

★★★★★ — Evert, Sep 2025

If you want to train, have fun and learn how to give movie kicks, you're in the right place. Good atmosphere, excellent teachers and you always leave wanting more 👊🏼🦊🥋

★★★★★ — Alison, Sep 2025

Some years ago I was looking for a place where can I practice tkd and now that I found it, I’m really happy. I can’t explain how happy I’m for start

★★★★★ — Natalia, Sep 2025

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Your first taekwondo class at Mugung Martial Arts Institute

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 Mugung Martial Arts Institute

385 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL60188

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