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Taekwondo Classes in Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights has 8 taekwondo schools — including 3 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 7 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each school runs, so you can find your school and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start.
U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
A+ Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Lion's Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Revolution Taekwondo Arlington Heights
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
MMAGoal Academy – Taekwon-Do (ITF Style) & Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
Y.M.A TAEKWONDO & KRAV MAGA LLC
4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
Good to know in Arlington Heights
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Lion's Taekwondo.
Plan your first class
These schools offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try taekwondo before you enroll. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.
- A+ Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (71)
- DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (27)
- Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights ★★★★★ 5 (18)
New to taekwondo?
These schools are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you start with the basics and sparring builds up slowly with protective gear. Everyone started as a white belt.
- A+ Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (71)
- Lion's Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.8 (49)
- DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (27)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Arlington Heights
These schools run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills. Check each school's schedule for age groups and times.
- U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (101)
- A+ Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (71)
- Lion's Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.8 (49)
Taekwondo in Arlington Heights: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Arlington Heights?
- A few Arlington Heights schools list a membership around $216.46/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the school's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Arlington Heights schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 8 schools in Arlington Heights advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including A+ Taekwondo Academy, DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo, Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Arlington Heights?
- Yes. Taekwondo welcomes complete beginners of every age, and you don't need to be fit or flexible first — classes build your strength, flexibility, and coordination. 5 Arlington Heights schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You start with the basics — stances, blocks, kicks, and forms — and sparring is introduced gradually with protective gear. Every student begins as a white belt.
- Are there kids' taekwondo classes in Arlington Heights?
- Yes — 7 Arlington Heights schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.