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Park's Champion Taekwondo

4.9 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Elmhurst, Illinois

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 4–5) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule parkschampiontkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 630-833-3369

Hours

Monday 1–8 pm
Tuesday 1–8 pm
Wednesday 1–8 pm
Thursday 1–8 pm
Friday 1–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 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 Park's Champion Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 25 mentions

“My grandson has been taking classes here for almost 3 years now, Park's Champion is an excelenr school, we love see him get confidence, focusing and self defense.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My grandson has been taking classes here for almost 3 years now, Park's Champion is an excelenr school, we love see him get confidence, focusing and self defense.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“Teachers must fill out a form for every belt testing and parents must fill out a separate form listing all household weekly chores completed.”

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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 Park's Champion Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My grandson has been taking classes here for almost 3 years now, Park's Champion is an excelenr school, we love see him get confidence, focusing and self defense.”

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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 107 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“I Iove this place my son was really shy and scared at first but the instructors and the master are so patient with the kids 5 stars and 3 thumbs up”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“They teach in a well-organized way, and the staff are very friendly.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“Teachers must fill out a form for every belt testing and parents must fill out a separate form listing all household weekly chores completed.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Park's Champion Taekwondo has been the greatest experience helping my son grow up into a respectful, responsible and Obedient young man.”

certified & recognized school 10 mentions

“I Iove this place my son was really shy and scared at first but the instructors and the master are so patient with the kids 5 stars and 3 thumbs up”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 21 mentions

“My grandson has been taking classes here for almost 3 years now, Park's Champion is an excelenr school, we love see him get confidence, focusing and self defense.”

From the reviews

Park’s Champion Taekwondo Center is amazing. Our main reason for enrolling was our son, who was diagnosed with adhd and has a hard time focusing . Master Park has gained my sons respect in just 2 classes.

★★★★★ — Admira, Oct 2021

Park's Champion Taekwondo has been the greatest experience helping my son grow up into a respectful, responsible and Obedient young man. I am so proud of my son and all his accomplishments. This Taekwondo physicality not only teaches taekwondo but they are involved in home and school performance.

★★★★★ — Victoria, May 2023

My son loves this school! Master Parks and all the instructors are so nice and really have a vested interest in the students as well as their development. Taking classes here has really helped instill discipline and commitment in my son.

★★★★★ — David, Aug 2022

Master Park and all the instructors are fantastic. All 4 of my kids are members. On top of the fun experience, the kids are taught the importance of discipline and hard work.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Mar 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Park's Champion Taekwondo

Park's Champion Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Park's Champion Taekwondo

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 Park's Champion Taekwondo

587 N York St, Elmhurst, IL60126

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