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Tiger K Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in DeKalb, 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 tigerktkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 815-895-2008
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both of my sons are currently enrolled and I’ve been so impressed with how the instructors meet each child where they are.”
“I take my two boys, age 3 and 4, to Tiger K!”
What students say
“Master Kim is very good person and an amazing instructor, Master Kathryn is so amazing ,Master Eddie is fantastic as well.”
“I really enjoy going to Tiger K, people are very kind and supportive with your process.”
“Our kids have built friendships, confidence, skills, and have learned from a young age to help their peers.”
“Master Kim is very good person and an amazing instructor, Master Kathryn is so amazing ,Master Eddie is fantastic as well.”
“It definitely instills the structure and discipline I am looking to build with my boys, while having fun and burning off energy!”
From the reviews
It's awesome!! They are so good with the kids! They teach them discipline, confidence, respect and much more. Great exercise on top of it all. We will be coming here for many more years!!
Great atmosphere! Master Kim and Master Lucy and the rest of the staff are all amazing! Highly recommend!
I take my two boys, age 3 and 4, to Tiger K! Master Kim and Master Lucy are phenomenal. They have a wonderful way of building teamwork by involving other members in the process of training the younger members.
Incredible family activity. My wife, son, and I are becoming healthier, building strength, confidence, and memories together. There are enough adults in the group so as to not feel silly working out next to children, and boy is it a workout!
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger K Taekwondo
Tiger K 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 Tiger K 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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