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Taekwondo Korea Center
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Yorkville, Illinois
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkcusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-708-3132
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Everyone is very kind and welcoming, and the instructors really know what they are doing and work well with the children on encouraging them and supporting them.”
“He is now 13 and a Black Belt, demo team member , and jr instructor!”
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What students say
“Everyone is very kind and welcoming, and the instructors really know what they are doing and work well with the children on encouraging them and supporting them.”
“Everyone is very kind and welcoming, and the instructors really know what they are doing and work well with the children on encouraging them and supporting them.”
“Its so much more than the forms and skills at TKC.”
“My son also loves not only working with his peers but with the Leaders, Masters, & the Grandmaster!”
“Jack has asked several times to stop by the Dojang and speak to the master when he is struggling with something - school or at home and just wants their help and advice.”
“While the students learn that for sure, the attention and focus that are given to our son being the most rounded person he can be in an outside of taekwondo has been incredible.”
From the reviews
Such great instructors that show patience with our children. I highly recommend.
My son absolutely enjoys his time there at the Dojang learning about Taekwondo, learning when to use/not to use this unique style of self-defense, going to competitions (before CoVid), making friends, & having fun! My son also loves not only working with his peers but with the Leaders, Masters, & the Grandmaster!!!
My son started here in December 2015 as a four year old who needed some direction and energy release ! He is now 13 and a Black Belt, demo team member , and jr instructor!! From the masters at TKC he has learned amazing lessons and manners and decorum.
Love this organization and everything it has brought to our family! My son very much enjoys all of the teachings, interactions, and experiences he has gained from being apart of TKC. The masters are great to the students and their families alike.
New to taekwondo? Start at Taekwondo Korea Center
Taekwondo Korea Center 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 Taekwondo Korea Center
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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