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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.

8 schools

U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

4210 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Taekwondo school Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

A+ Taekwondo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

1707 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Lion's Taekwondo

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

272 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorsstrong forms & techniquecertified & recognized school

DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

1714 E Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 6–13

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert masters & instructorsstrong forms & techniquegreat workout & conditioning

Revolution Taekwondo Arlington Heights

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

557 W Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Competition team expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights

5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

27 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–19

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

MMAGoal Academy – Taekwon-Do (ITF Style) & Kickboxing

4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

569 W Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Memberships around $216.46/mo

Taekwondo school ITF Kids & teens strong kids programbuilds confidence & discipline

Y.M.A TAEKWONDO & KRAV MAGA LLC

4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

110 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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