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Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness/Razo Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Alsip, Illinois

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (773) 746-5818

Hours

Monday 11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–11 PM
Thursday 11 AM–11 PM
Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
Sunday 8 AM–1 PM

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 Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness/Razo Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 14 mentions

“Master Razo has trained in the art of Taekwondo since he was a kid and been train by some of the finest in the industry and it shows I highly recommend master Razo”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I would highly recommend Razo Taekwondo for personal training, self-defense, group classes, and team training.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I would highly recommend Razo Taekwondo for personal training, self-defense, group classes, and team training.”

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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 Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness/Razo Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I would highly recommend Razo Taekwondo for personal training, self-defense, group classes, and team training.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Bryan is an excellent TKD master and coach. With great traditional martial morals and integrity he has a great true heart for passing on the art especially with the young ones.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“He is highly esteemed in the martial arts community and is patient with and well-respected by his taekwondo students of all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 12 mentions

“He is highly esteemed in the martial arts community and is patient with and well-respected by his taekwondo students of all ages.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“Master Razo Is excellent in teaching his techniques, very professional and has many years of experience.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Our 4-year-old daughter also trains at Razor Sharp, and it has been incredible watching both of our children grow in confidence, focus, discipline, and skill.”

certified & recognized school 18 mentions

“Master Razo has trained in the art of Taekwondo since he was a kid and been train by some of the finest in the industry and it shows I highly recommend master Razo”

From the reviews

Always a positive experience at Razo Taekwondo gym and martial arts studio! Master Razo is an experienced instructor who is passionate about helping his clients achieve their personal goals. He is highly esteemed in the martial arts community and is patient with and well-respected by his taekwondo students of all ages.

★★★★★ — Megan, Oct 2019

I love the adult taekwondo class. Master Razo is a great instructor. He teaches the skills and techniques in a challenging but fun way. And it’s a great work out every week!

★★★★★ — Amy, Oct 2019

Razo Taekwondo – Where Discipline Meets Heart (....and push-ups lol) Discipline is at the core of everything at Razo Taekwondo and it's evident from the moment you walk through the doors. The program emphasizes structure, respect, and personal growth — values that are consistently reinforced throughout training.

★★★★★ — Kayla, May 2025

Master Razo Is excellent in teaching his techniques, very professional and has many years of experience. My kids have developed alot of confidence in the short time they have attended the school.Master Razo is multitasked in many arts. The school is like one big family.

★★★★★ — Peter, Jan 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness/Razo Taekwondo

Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness/Razo Taekwondo 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness/Razo 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 Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness/Razo Taekwondo

5524 W Cal Sag Rd, Alsip, IL60803

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