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Xcellent Taekwondo Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Palos Heights, 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 — 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 xtctkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (773) 322-6473
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Excellent Taekwondo Center is a great place to take your kids and learn how not only to defend themselves but also learn discipline and character build up.”
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What students say
“Master Williams is amazing and I cannot recommend XTC enough!”
“The curriculum is thoughtfully structured, providing a challenging yet supportive learning environment that caters to all skill levels.”
“Our daughter is 3 years, she loves her teacher's and looks forward to her classes 💖, even more now that also her Dad joint the classes.”
“I am truly grateful to be able to have my daughter learn from a great teacher, Master Williams, and his wonderful students.”
“Excellent Taekwondo Center is a great place to take your kids and learn how not only to defend themselves but also learn discipline and character build up.”
From the reviews
Admittedly, I am a novice when it comes to Taekwondo. But as a former professional ballet dancer, I knew exactly what to look for as far as environment/instruction for my precocious and energetic 3 year-old. In all sincerity, I was blown away by Master Williams.
We the parents of Natalie, are very happy to find this very special taekwondo school, Master Williams is a very wonderful person with high morals and skills, we are very glad he and his team of instructor's are the ones to teach our daughter, he and his team are wonderful to interact with and are very thoughtful, nice…
My 4-year-old son has been attending classes at Xcellent Taekwondo Center in Palos Heights, and he absolutely loves it! The classes are a perfect blend of fun and learning, keeping him engaged and excited to go every week.
Good afternoon My 7-year-old grandson has been going to Xcellent for a short time now and I would just like to say how excited I am. He truly loves the activity and seems to embrace the discipline as well. I had a good opportunity to speak with Master Williams today.
New to taekwondo? Start at Xcellent Taekwondo Center
Xcellent Taekwondo Center 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 Xcellent Taekwondo Center
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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