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Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Chicago
5 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chicago, 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wooritkdnhkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-877-9345
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:45 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am not a master but know well enough how Taekwondo effect life positive way, so always want to teach my kid Taekwondo one day and looking for the right place.”
“In addition to earning belts there are also colored tapes to earn for smaller achievements to keep kids motivated.”
Other martial arts here
“Our 5 year old absolutely loves Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy.”
What students say
“Master Jang is great with keeping the little kids engaged, our daughter has made great progress and loves attending!”
“Master Jang is consistently friendly, teaches discipline and how to use your body, remembers everyone's name and abilities.”
“My daughter’s confidence, motivation, and discipline has been drastically improved in the couple of month’s of learning from Master Jang.”
“My daughter’s confidence, motivation, and discipline has been drastically improved in the couple of month’s of learning from Master Jang.”
“He believes in all his students and teaches them discipline, respect, confidence, focus skills and empowers them to be the best and do their best.”
From the reviews
My 6 year old daughter has been going to Woori a few months now and out of all her extracurricular activities she’s tried (and she has tried a lot… ballet, tennis, tap, soccer, gymnastics and more) she loves Taekwondo the most! Plus Master Jang and the instructors are so great with the kids.
The very first trial classes, I knew this is the place I was looking for. I trained taekwondo in Korea and certified black belt. I am not a master but know well enough how Taekwondo effect life positive way, so always want to teach my kid Taekwondo one day and looking for the right place.
Woori is more than a Taekwondo academy, we are a family. I have four daughters, and three are black belts. I enjoy their journey and I continue to be excited of what they will continue to learn and persevere. Master Jang is an amazing master; he is patient, kind, understanding but overall passionate.
Master Jang is a very good teacher and is very patient with the kids. Taekwondo has taught my son discipline and focus, is great for self confidence. Benjamin loves coming to class and will continue to come.
Your first taekwondo class at Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Chicago
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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