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Sharp's School of Taekwondo
4.5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Forsyth, 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 sharpstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (217) 875-5031
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What students say
“I have met many instructors, masters, grandmasters, and very influential people.”
“His students respect and learn a great deal of discipline and focus.”
From the reviews
My name is Anthony Mirto, I am a current student at Sharps Taekwondo and still going strong. As a student, I have learned so much from all the black belts and higher ranks in and out of class. I have met many instructors, masters, grandmasters, and very influential people.
I love sharps tae kwon do!!! I was a student when I was little and it taught me to boost my self-esteem and to train harder and to be a better person, and to be honest and respectful I highly recommend because he taught me lifelong values that I still use today and in life I really appreciate the values he gives kids…
Master Sharp is very dedicated to his students at his school. His students respect and learn a great deal of discipline and focus. I would recommend any one from all ages to attend Master Sharp’s classes.
Sharps TKD has a wonderful atmosphere. Have been a part of this team for several years and have never had a bad experience. Come check it out.
New to taekwondo? Start at Sharp's School of Taekwondo
Sharp's School of 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Sharp's School of 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.
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