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Tarayrah Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Orland Park, Illinois
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 (ages 4–17) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tarayrahtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 708-428-0455
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | 2–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons absolutely love coming to class—not just because they’re learning awesome skills, but because the environment is so positive and encouraging.”
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What students say
“Very happy with the quality of classes and techniques, everyone is very friendly Building love, self confidence They have the best instructors”
“From day one, the instructors have been incredibly welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth.”
“Very happy with the quality of classes and techniques, everyone is very friendly Building love, self confidence They have the best instructors”
“Very happy with the quality of classes and techniques, everyone is very friendly Building love, self confidence They have the best instructors”
“My sons absolutely love coming to class—not just because they’re learning awesome skills, but because the environment is so positive and encouraging.”
“Our daughter has studied with Master Saif for over a year (started at a different dojo with him)- he is the most patient instructor and knows how to push our child to be the best.”
From the reviews
We’ve had such a wonderful experience here! The twins look forward to every single Taekwondo class and enjoy every minute. Coach Saif is incredibly experienced and has a great way of making each session both fun and educational. We’ve seen so much growth in their confidence and skills—highly recommend!
If you’re a parent looking for the right place for your child, I can’t say enough good things about Tarayrah Taekwondo. In just TWO weeks, my 8-year-old son has gotten more out of these classes than he did in 4 years at another facility. The difference is night and day.
We couldn’t be happier with Tarayrah taekwondo school! From day one, the instructors have been incredibly welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth.
Tarayrah Taekwondo is a fantastic place for kids to learn Martial Arts. School is bright and clean, no contracts or hidden fees. The curriculum is challenging, my kids are learning a ton and are having a blast. Coach Saif is an incredible teacher, pushes his students to achieve in a helpful and respectful manner.
Your first taekwondo class at Tarayrah 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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