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Sarez Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Carol Stream, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
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- Website & schedule sarezmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-830-3660
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:45 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This training facility has plenty of equipment for everyone to use Including punching and kicking bags, Pull up bars, A rock climbing wall for kids, and much more!”
Other martial arts here
What students say
“My older daughter is going taekondo since 2022 and Master Jay is a great instructor who’s very good with young and beginners.”
“Master Jay is excellent with children of all age groups by encouraging them to be respectful, to do things correctly the first time and by giving them the motivation to succeed.”
“The environment is welcoming, and I can see how much care they put into teaching the kids not just martial arts, but also discipline and respect.”
“My kids love to take taekwondo with Master Jay, safe and caring environment.”
“My older daughter is going taekondo since 2022 and Master Jay is a great instructor who’s very good with young and beginners.”
“My children and husband do the taekwondo classes twice a week and I do the women's martial arts fitness class twice a week.”
From the reviews
My son has been going to Master Jay’s class now for approximately 9 months and absolutely loves going. Master Jay is excellent with children of all age groups by encouraging them to be respectful, to do things correctly the first time and by giving them the motivation to succeed.
I’ve been doing taekwondo for over 7 years, and Sarez Martial Arts is where I started. I cannot recommend this place highly enough! Master Jay is a great and knowledgeable instructor who’s very good with young beginners. He’s supportive with peoples goals and is encouraging with everyone.
5 reasons that Master Jay and Sarez Martial Arts deserve five stars! First Star: Pricing Sarez Martial Arts has an affordable program and NO! contract required, you may simply come and go as your schedule demands.
We are a new family to Sarez Martial Arts and we are absolutely in love with the classes and environment. Our four year old daughter is attending classes and Master Jay is absolutely wonderful. He understands her shyness and always meets her where she is at for the day.
New to taekwondo? Start at Sarez Martial Arts
Sarez Martial Arts 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 Sarez Martial Arts
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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