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PowerKicks Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hanover Park, Illinois
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 →
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 — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule powerkickstkd2023.wixsite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (224) 236-2875
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Friendly and flexible place for me to send my kids to develop their strength and stamina.”
“They teach your kids the needed skills which i believed as a parent can be great tutelage for their growth, which they could apply in the real world.”
Other martial arts here
“I joined their kickboxing sessions with Master Joel, and I couldn’t be more impressed.”
What students say
“Master Joel is very attentive, patient, and overall amazing with the kids of all ages.”
“As a complete beginner, I was a bit nervous at first, but Master Joel’s dedication and patience made all the difference.”
“He created a welcoming and supportive environment that motivated me to push myself while still enjoying the process.”
“I joined their kickboxing sessions with Master Joel, and I couldn’t be more impressed.”
“He really gets to know each child and focuses on teaching confidence, respect, strength and most importantly, discipline.”
From the reviews
Friendly and knowledgeable Instructors! My daughter is having fun and learning to defend herself at the same time. 🥋
I had an amazing experience at PowerKicks Taekwondo Academy! I joined their kickboxing sessions with Master Joel, and I couldn’t be more impressed. As a complete beginner, I was a bit nervous at first, but Master Joel’s dedication and patience made all the difference.
Powerkicks Taekwondo Academy is an awesome family oriented dojang. Master Joel is very attentive, patient, and overall amazing with the kids of all ages. His way of teaching is instructive but fun. He really gets to know each child and focuses on teaching confidence, respect, strength and most importantly, discipline.
My boys love the lessons. The classes keep them focused and disciplined yet they also still make it fun too!!
New to taekwondo? Start at PowerKicks Taekwondo Academy
PowerKicks Taekwondo Academy 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.
Your first taekwondo class at PowerKicks Taekwondo 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.
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