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Porto's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wheeling, Illinois
Plan your first class
- 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 portosmartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (224) 678-5505
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going here for almost 6 years and it is great😁 I think it was the best choice I have ever made.”
Other martial arts here
“Ever since I started kickboxing back in 2013, Master Ruben has been nothing but supportive with my goals!”
What students say
“Master Ruben is a great taekwondo leader for kids and has a lot of experience!”
“Master Ruben is a good teacher and only wants the best for his students, he doesn’t just treat us like students he treats us like family”
“Master Ruben is a very good teacher try out his class it is very good for your cardiovascular health.”
“Master Ruben is a good teacher and only wants the best for his students, he doesn’t just treat us like students he treats us like family”
“Master Ruben sees potential in everyone of his students and encourages them through discipline and hard work to be their very best.”
From the reviews
Master Ruben is a great teacher, with a family environment. Intense work outs, that build your endurance. Highest recommendation!!!
Good Cardio workout ! At the end of every class I sweat like heck ! Highly recommend to all ages
Ever since I started kickboxing back in 2013, Master Ruben has been nothing but supportive with my goals! Master Ruben is a compassionate, accepting and motivational individual. His classes are challenging enough to test your potential, but also adjustable (because not everyday is your best day).
My son has been going here for almost 6 years and it is great😁 I think it was the best choice I have ever made. Master Ruben is the best
New to taekwondo? Start at Porto's Martial Arts Academy
Porto's Martial Arts Academy 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 Porto's Martial Arts Academy
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.
