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Walker's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bloomington, Illinois
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 3–18) — 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Website & schedule walkerskicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 309-242-2440
The classes they run
“It’s a great place for both adults and kids.”
“He’s tough, yet encouraging and he does a great job of making classes fun, while teaching valuable self-defense AND life skills.”
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“He’s tough, yet encouraging and he does a great job of making classes fun, while teaching valuable self-defense AND life skills.”
What students say
“Walker’s is a family friendly school with excellent instructors, all with years of experience.”
“They care deeply about their students, and after nearly 20 years of knowing them, they’ve truly become family to me.”
“They have a strong focus on technique, but also prioritize teaching essential and lasting life skills that have served me well, even into adulthood.”
“I have attended numerous workshops and tournaments over the years, and have found Walker’s students to be respectful, helpful and skilled competitors.”
“Master Walker is an exceptional teacher who not only masterfully teaches the techniques, but is personally invested in the success of each student!”
“I have attended numerous workshops and tournaments over the years, and have found Walker’s students to be respectful, helpful and skilled competitors.”
From the reviews
I Attended their self defense class and it was an incredible experience! Everyone was warm & welcoming. Right off the bat you can tell that the people care, and the environment is close knit. I appreciate everyone who helped me out, they really took the time to make sure I was doing everything properly.
I honestly cannot say enough about Walker’s! It’s a great place for both adults and kids. They care deeply about their students, and after nearly 20 years of knowing them, they’ve truly become family to me.
Master Walker is an exceptional teacher who not only masterfully teaches the techniques, but is personally invested in the success of each student!
The BEST martial arts facility in town! Quality black belt instructors who teach skills as well as respect and discipline. My son loves it here!
New to taekwondo? Start at Walker's Martial Arts
Walker's Martial Arts 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 Walker's 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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