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Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy
5 ★★★★★ 274 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Matteson, 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 (708) 996-4089
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
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and amazing with the younger kids they make the class fun but takes the techniques and terminology seriously.”
“Absolutely loving little tigers for my son!”
Other martial arts here
“Our whole family attends Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy in Matteson, and we love it.”
“They teach so much more than self-defense.”
What students say
“The master is patient, and engaged with children, I have so much more confidence in my son’s ability to defend himself in this world.”
“Our whole family attends Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy in Matteson, and we love it.”
“Absolutely loving little tigers for my son! Perfect for improving obedience and focusing especially at the young age.”
“The master is patient, and engaged with children, I have so much more confidence in my son’s ability to defend himself in this world.”
“The master is patient, and engaged with children, I have so much more confidence in my son’s ability to defend himself in this world.”
From the reviews
We have been attending Worri classes in Matteson for a little over 6 months now. The instructors are very knowledgeable and amazing with the younger kids they make the class fun but takes the techniques and terminology seriously.
I am thankful for Master Keshon and Master Basha for teaching my daughter all about respect. I also noticed she has learned so many new skills and has progressed since the day she began. Thank you to this class and everyone that has helped my daughter get where she is now.
Woori is a place of peace, love, and discipline. All of the instructors and masters truly love our children and want to see them improve as human beings. I love that.
I have had my grandson with Woori for around 4 years and he really enjoys what they are learning. Master Basia is an incredible instructor who works well with all of the children. I wouldn’t have my grandson anywhere else.
New to taekwondo? Start at Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy
Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy 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
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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