Taekwondo Classes in Skokie, IL
Skokie has 3 taekwondo schools — including 3 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.
Next Level Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
USA Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
National Taekwon-Do Academy, Inc. USTF-ITF
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Good to know in Skokie
1 of the 3 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to USA Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do.
Kids & teen taekwondo in Skokie
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.
- Next Level Martial Arts & Fitness ★★★★★ 4.8 (6)
- USA Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 5 (2)
- National Taekwon-Do Academy, Inc. USTF-ITF ★★★★★ 5 (2)
Taekwondo in Skokie: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Skokie?
- Most Skokie 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 Skokie schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Skokie schools list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Skokie?
- 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. Most schools run dedicated beginner or white-belt classes. 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 Skokie?
- Yes — 3 Skokie schools run kids' or youth taekwondo. 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.