Taekwondo Classes in Naperville, IL
Naperville has 8 taekwondo schools — including 5 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 8 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.
American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville
5 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kingdom Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
MJ's Taekwondo Academy - Naperville
5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
YK TAEKWONDO Martial Arts
4.1 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
World Champion TaeKwonDO - Naperville (Grand Master Bong Kun Kim)
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
YK TAEKWONDO Martial Arts
4 ★★★★☆ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Taekwondo
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Modern Day Knights - Midwest Taekwondo Competition Team
3.7 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Naperville
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville, Kingdom Martial Arts, MJ's Taekwondo Academy - Naperville, YK TAEKWONDO Martial Arts, and 4 more.
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.
- American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville ★★★★★ 5 (351)
- YK TAEKWONDO Martial Arts ★★★★☆ 4.1 (81)
- World Champion TaeKwonDO - Naperville (Grand Master Bong Kun Kim) ★★★★★ 4.7 (39)
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.
- American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville ★★★★★ 5 (351)
- Kingdom Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (121)
- MJ's Taekwondo Academy - Naperville ★★★★★ 5 (52)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Naperville
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.
- American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville ★★★★★ 5 (351)
- Kingdom Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (121)
- MJ's Taekwondo Academy - Naperville ★★★★★ 5 (52)
Taekwondo in Naperville: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Naperville?
- Most Naperville schools don't post prices online. Taekwondo is usually sold as a monthly membership, plus a uniform (dobok) and belt-testing fees, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free intro class, so you can visit before you enroll — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Naperville schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 8 schools in Naperville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville, YK TAEKWONDO Martial Arts, World Champion TaeKwonDO - Naperville (Grand Master Bong Kun Kim). Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Naperville?
- 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. 7 Naperville 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 Naperville?
- Yes — 8 Naperville schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. 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.