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Kids Taekwondo in Chicago
16 schools in Chicago, Illinois show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth taekwondo classes. Taekwondo is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a disciplined, respectful setting, and young beginners drill kicks, forms, and pad work rather than full-contact sparring. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each school what age ranges its classes serve and how it introduces sparring for kids, and notice whether the instructor is patient and the room is calm and organized. Schools are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 16 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. Golden Tigers Taekwondo Inc.
4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
“My daughter has been attending taekwondo classes at this establishment regularly for a few months now. It is amazing to see how much more confident, and disciplined she is in just…” — Diana
2. Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Chicago
5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
“My 6 year old daughter has been going to Woori a few months now and out of all her extracurricular activities she’s tried (and she has tried a lot… ballet, tennis, tap, soccer,…” — Amanda
3. Attack Taekwondo Wicker Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
“Personally I never write a good review about a location. Although, this place is amazing. My little girl learns a lot from here and learns about responsibility and how to be…” — Melissa
4. Champion Taekwondo USA Master Mojica
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
“As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with our experience at this Taekwondo school. From day one, the instructors have been welcoming, patient, and incredibly supportive. They take…” — Kareli
5. JC-TEAM-Cardenas Taekwondo Academy USA. Grand Master Jesus Cardenas
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
“I had a great time working out with master Cardenas and everyone was very nice. He is an amazing teacher and he provides great discipline inside of the dojan and for outside life…” — Noel
6. Champyon Taekwondo USA Inc.
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
“At first i was a little skeptical about taking my son to a Taekwondo class. Not knowing what to expect I was against it. Honestly it has been the best experience for my son and…” — Veronica
7. Ultimate Kicks Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
“My 10 yr old son has been studying Tae Kwan Do (TKD) at Ultimate Kicks for approx 4 years. Having a black belt in TKD myself, I immediately recognized the benefits of Sir Michael…” — Shehzad
8. Hyun's Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do
4.2 ★★★★☆ 45 reviews
“Went for a free lesson. Learned a lot in a short 1 hour time. Grand Master is great and clearly knowledgeable. He showed me hands on a few techniques. He emphasizes techniques…” — Shelly
9. Fire Dragons TaeKwonDo
4.7 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
“Un gran lugar para aprender taekwondo, formar a personas con valores, atencion amable y clases muy dinamicas. Ser lideres en torneos.” — Christian
10. Salisipan Martial Arts Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
“Master Mark and his family welcomed my 2 sons immediately and made them feel included. He’s strict, but also jokes around with the kids at times. Boys have learned so much already…” — Arichelle
11. Lions Taekwondo and Kung-Fu
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
“This place is just amazing! I love that they treat you like family. Their huge knowledgement include several martial arts like Taekwondo, Kung-Fu, and Jiu-Juitsu. Instructors are…” — Yolis
12. Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness (formerly Chung's Taekwondo and Hapkido)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
“If you are looking for a sport that your children can learn balance, discipline, respect and self defense - Chung's is the place! They have classes for all ages, they have summer…” — Sharon
13. Gladiator's Tae Kwon DO Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
“A well rounded class that teaches discipline, respect, and martial arts. My son loves going to class. Master Felix usually ends the class with a speech to inspire his students.” — Elsa
14. Zaragoza Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
“My son’s first class was excellent. I look forward to continuing his lessons, I love the instructor and the clean studio.” — Kixxi54
16. Legacy TKD Academy
Enrolling your child in Chicago: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming school will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient instructor, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many schools split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask about the sparring policy for kids. Reputable schools keep young beginners on kicks, forms, and pad work; sparring should be introduced gradually, kept light, done in protective gear, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most schools provide a dobok, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many schools offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free taekwondo trial classes.
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