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Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Evergreen Park
5 ★★★★★ 225 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Evergreen Park, 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule woorimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 708-422-0078
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Amazing second home, my son has been attending for 1 year and I can honestly say Master Choi, Mr Master Choi and the instructors have a genuine love and respect for their students.”
Other martial arts here
“Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy is extremely clean and very kid-friendly.”
What students say
“On the good side Midlothian you are getting an amazing set of master's and a great asset to the Township of Midlothian.”
“The instructors work well together and do a great job differentiating instruction for students at all levels.”
“I have wonderful things to say about the instructors and environment, very welcoming and accommodating.”
“We’ve been at Woori for several years now, since our children were 4 and 5 years old! We love the environment as well as all of the masters and instructors!”
“Amazing second home, my son has been attending for 1 year and I can honestly say Master Choi, Mr Master Choi and the instructors have a genuine love and respect for their students.”
“Amazing second home, my son has been attending for 1 year and I can honestly say Master Choi, Mr Master Choi and the instructors have a genuine love and respect for their students.”
From the reviews
Awesome class, my grands really enjoy the class and the instructors are great with the kids. They have patience and they teach them discipline.
Excellent staff, very clean and exceptional student to instructor ratio! My son is excited for class each and every time! Highly recommend!
We’re so glad to be a part of the Woori family! .i expected instruction but we’ve received much more. The instructors impressed me from the beginning with how well they work with all the children, boosting their confidence at every level.
We’ve been at Woori for several years now, since our children were 4 and 5 years old! We love the environment as well as all of the masters and instructors! HeadMaster Choi is an awesome leader and she's great with the children. We love our Woori Family.
New to taekwondo? Start at Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Evergreen Park
Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Evergreen Park 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Evergreen Park
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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