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Ultimate Martial Arts
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lincolnwood, Illinois
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
- Membership memberships run around $179/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — 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 kravmagatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 679-3330
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11:10 AM |
The classes they run
“What makes this facility the best is that there is a waiting / viewing area for family members to hang out while their kids participate in the class.”
“Master Peña is a great teacher who focuses self defense and martial arts forms and technique to give confidence and physically make them active.”
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“Master Peña is a great teacher who focuses self defense and martial arts forms and technique to give confidence and physically make them active.”
What students say
“Master Peña is a great teacher who focuses self defense and martial arts forms and technique to give confidence and physically make them active.”
“It is family owned with an extremely respectful environment and welcoming staff.”
“The staff are incredibly friendly, and the training has significantly improved my child's self-discipline and focus.”
“Master Peña is a great teacher who focuses self defense and martial arts forms and technique to give confidence and physically make them active.”
“My daughter love taekwondo classes, she really enjoys being here her teachers are always with a good attitude smiling and cheering at every student.”
“I started when I was 5 and practiced and trained here for over a decade; I have a 2nd degree black belt and competitions medals to prove it.”
From the reviews
UMA is like a home away from home for me. It is family owned with an extremely respectful environment and welcoming staff. I started when I was 5 and practiced and trained here for over a decade; I have a 2nd degree black belt and competitions medals to prove it.
My daughter has been going here for 9 years. It has been a pleasure seeing her grow up and gain not only physical skills but also life skills. Ultimate Martial Arts has been a wonderful experience and I am thankful that it is a part of our lives.
My daughter has been training here for three years now. I've decided to start martial arts for her to build up her confidence and of course to learn some self defense techniques. I am beyond happy, not only she is 100% more confident but she is also learning how to protect herself.
We’ve been attending classes at Ultimate Martial Arts since 2017. Both of my children have benefited greatly from the amazing curriculum and teachers, and they’re now first degree black belts. The level of confidence, discipline, and strength they’ve developed over the years is amazing.
Your first taekwondo class at Ultimate 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.
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