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TVMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lake in the Hills, 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tvma.academy — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 363-4202
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending Taekwondo classes for some time now.”
“This is a place where you can learn both traditional and modern Olympic style martial art skills.”
“Beyond the physical skills, he teaches valuable life lessons that will serve the students well in the real world.”
What students say
“Not only is this welcoming to new people because of the great community but this place also fosters the tradition aspect of the martial art.”
“The philosophical insights and values that Master Eric integrates into every session are a gift - not just for the children, but for the entire family.”
“While he initially struggled to enjoy it, largely due to his own pickiness - everything changed when Master Eric took over.”
“Master Eric is humble and passionate about teaching the art of taekwondo and upholding discipline, integrity and respect.”
From the reviews
Coaches are very passionate about Taekwondo. They explain details well. This is a place where you can learn both traditional and modern Olympic style martial art skills.
A wonderful place to learn Taekwondo! Master Eric is humble and passionate about teaching the art of taekwondo and upholding discipline, integrity and respect.
Master Eric is a top notch Taekwondo Master. Since taking over the school in April 2025, I see a very promising future. Open for all ages!
When choosing a martial arts studio, I believe you should focus on the school's Master. Their philosophies are carried through their instructors and are reflected in all levels of the education. Master Eric has been in martial arts for 20+ years. He is also a former student and instructor under Grand Master Tae En Ha.
New to taekwondo? Start at TVMA Academy
TVMA Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 TVMA Academy
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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