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TMA Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Streamwood, Illinois

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 4–12) — 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
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  • Website & schedule tmamartialarts.online — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (630) 373-6867

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 2–7 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at TMA Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 38 mentions

“Thee masters are great with the kids and will teach not only martial arts, the students will learn discipline, respect and will make them stronger.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“We were looking for a place for our kids to learn self defense, and we have certainly found it.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at TMA Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥷 Hapkido

“Team Martial Arts is a great place to learn Tae Kwon do and Hapkido.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“We were looking for a place for our kids to learn self defense, and we have certainly found it.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 52 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Master Kim and Master park are amazing, fully dedicated to their students and always welcoming to the families.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Master Kim and Master park are amazing, fully dedicated to their students and always welcoming to the families.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“We never imagined that she would have enjoyed it this much, it is all thanks to all the TMA Martial Arts family.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“This class was my daughter's dream come true for them, they love it and we also love to recommend you guys to join it and see the fun our children get.”

certified & recognized school 21 mentions

“Master Kim and Master park are amazing, fully dedicated to their students and always welcoming to the families.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“Thee masters are great with the kids and will teach not only martial arts, the students will learn discipline, respect and will make them stronger.”

From the reviews

I was once a student there and I loved the teachers, they are amazing and they actually help you a lot (I was in the program for 4 years and I never will forget this). You get to have so much fun, Like trust me those were the best years and I hope this message reaches my old masters and the assistants.

★★★★★ — Goalazo, Oct 2025

Master Kim and Master Park are the best professional of taekwondo also outstanding with the kids training and they make sure that the kids Really focused in their self defense classe.

★★★★★ — Fatima, Jul 2019

My love for martial arts have driven my daughter to want to learn. My daughter Mila love this martial arts school and so do I. She comes home and show everyone what she had learned, and she practice sometimes. Master Kim & Master Park work really well with the kids. They give them guidance and discipline as needed.

★★★★★ — Chiara_Knows_, Oct 2024

Team Martial Arts is a great place to learn Tae Kwon do and Hapkido. Thee masters are great with the kids and will teach not only martial arts, the students will learn discipline, respect and will make them stronger. Your and the kids will love it.

★★★★★ — C, Jun 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at TMA Martial Arts

TMA Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at TMA Martial Arts

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find TMA Martial Arts

289 Barrington Rd, Streamwood, IL60107

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