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Shukri's Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Palos Heights, Illinois
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule usa-taekwondo.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 731-1534
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
The classes they run
“He has a remarkable ability to work with children and uses an effective teaching approach that enables them to learn in a short time.”
What students say
“Shukri is an amazing instructor — patient, professional, and truly cares about the kids.”
“It also gives me peace of mind knowing he is certified and highly knowledgeable in what he teaches.”
“He has a natural way with kids—they respect him, enjoy learning from him, and genuinely have fun in his classes.”
From the reviews
Great Taekwondo school! My daughter is learning a lot in short period of time. Mr shukri is doing great job helping her building her confidence and strength. Highly recommended!
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Shukri’s Taekwondo—definitely five stars. My Shukri is an incredible instructor. My daughter absolutely loves his class and looks forward to every session. He has a natural way with kids—they respect him, enjoy learning from him, and genuinely have fun in his classes.
We have had a very good experience with Shukri’s Taekwondo. My daughter really enjoys her classes and always looks forward to every session. She never wants to miss a class. Mr. Shukri is a great instructor and knows how to work with kids of different ages.
Master Shukri is very patient, professional, and excellent with kids. He is creating a positive environment that builds confidence, discipline, and respect. Classes are well structured, engaging, and age-appropriate.
Your first taekwondo class at Shukri's 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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