CLTC Taekwondo

(7 reviews)

4.6 mi

Bill Cho his self is an amazing teacher and leader by teaching respect, leadership and skill…read more All of the staff and leaders are amazing, such as Ms. Grace, Master Shelly Johnson, and Grand Master Bill Cho. Amazing for both children and adults. Plus, they do special camps to help students, private lessons, and Birthday Partys. 10 out of 10, Must recommend

Anyone looking to sign up for Taekwondo look no further. This is the place! My 7 year absolutely…read moreloves coming here. The Masters offer lots of experience and current techniques. Training for everyone of all ages with foundational skills that offer discipline, practice, patience, leadership and respect.

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Jin Martial Arts

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2.8 mi

Great class format for my little kids. They teach respect, patience, discipline and are very…read moreknowledgeable.

This past week was teacher appreciation week. Everyone is quick to appreciate the teachers that…read moreour children have in their classroom, as tutors and for electives. We often over look the teachers that teach our kids in the most subtle and profound ways. I wanted to take a moment to recognize two of these teachers in my children's lives. Three of my four children have been attending Jin Martial Arts for almost a year. Master Brett and Master Jeff never fail to amaze me with how they teach, guide and run their school. Both Master Brett and Master Jeff have unwavering patience with children of all ages. I have had the pleasure of watching the Tiny Tornadoes class while my 6 year old was in it and their ability to keep 4 -6 year olds focused and showing respect is impressive. Master Brett has a remarkable way of speaking to kids, especially this younger age group. He speaks to them on their level while not speaking down to them and puts some of life's most valuable lessons in words that they can process and understand. Master Jeff is equally patient and kind. As the kids move up in classes, the expectations change while always remaining age appropriate. Students' personal growth is the focus. The growth I have seen in my children since starting classes at Jin Martial Arts has been tremendous. It goes without saying that they have grown physically, my 11 year old daughter can do push-ups. As a parent, the growth that may not be as obvious; confidence, respect, taking responsibility for their actions, treatment of siblings, just to name a few; is invaluable. Master Brett and Master Jeff truly care for their students and want to see them succeed, the theme being to improve yourself and try your best. They have created an environment that parents can feel welcome in and that we are all there to support each other and the students; they have created a village. It is hard to find words to describe the positivity and kindness that Master Brett and Master Jeff have created. Positivity and kindness feel like a cliche that doesn't fully explain the teaching style and community that is Jin Martial Arts. It is so much more than that. Master Brett and Master Jeff are true leaders and teach above all else by example of how they conduct themselves. They are teaching more than martial arts; they are teaching how to be better. They give our future hope. Watching them interact with our youth is refreshing and humbling. To Master Brett and Master Jeff, thank you. Thank you for all you do for our kids. It matters. -Emily Ciarletto (Landon, Valerie and Everett's mom)

One of our high belts does a drill with master Jeff on test day. Executing a side kick followed by a roundhouse kick.

Adult belt test day.

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Some adult partner drills. Working on focus, control, distance judging and more.

Jung's Champion Taekwondo Corporation

31.2 mi

I can't say enough great things about Master Jung! From what I've seen, he genuinely loves teaching…read morethe kids. He's fun and friendly, yet commands respect from his students as well. Great environment for children to learn Tae Kwon Do, gain strength and confidence, learn respect along with practical self defense skills! As an adult student of his, going from second to third degree black belt, I am truly developing into a better martial artist with each class! I'm gaining strength and flexibility I didn't think I could acheive at this age (late 30s). Master Jung really pays attention to detail, sees what areas you need to work on and brings a plan to help you reach those goals. I'm getting a great workout, learning new self defense techniques and having fun. Since working with him to fine tune certain skills, I've gone to a couple competitions, including ILLINOIS STATE, and brought home a combination of gold, silver and bronze medals. If I could give him 10 stars I would. Hoping his business continues to grow, he's a great addition to the area, I hope families take advantage of his presence!!!

Master Jung's Taekwondo studio is a hidden gem in the New Lenox/Mokena area. After seeing a…read moredemonstration class, our 5 year old son was ready to give martial arts a try. He is shy to new situations but Master Jung is very engaging with his students and the Little Tigers classes are so well taught. My son stays focused the entire class and quickly mastered some early skills. He broke his first board yesterday after two months of classes and he was so proud of his accomplishment. Master Jung is pleasant to be around, always with a warm smile and welcomes families and persons of all ages and levels into his studio. The location is great with plenty of parking and just off route 30.

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World Class Tae Kwon Do

8.8 mi

Great school. Master Eskew is easy to speak with and very friendly. Master Polanski somehow manages…read moreto entertain me as a parent and a spectator. Children are well taken care of by both excellent teachers. They also bring Ms. Gates to assist and she has been very helpful in my daughter's progress. They have all around genuinely kind personalities with a passion to teach children Tae Kwon Do and all of the great benefits that come with it. There are no extra charges aside from testing (when you're ready to be tested only) and equipment. I highly recommend trying out the school at the very least!

I have nothing but great things to say about WCTKD. My son has been attending classes there for…read morenearly 3 years. He went from a timid, quiet kid to a confident and strong individual. Masters are dedicated to their craft and share their strong core values and positive attitude with their students. Through tae kwon do, Masters train both your body and mind and place great emphasis on developing moral character. Classes run very smoothly with multiple teachers so every student can get individual attention if needed. You can tell that each class is planned out in advance and organized to a T. The school itself is immaculate and conveniently located. I wholeheartedly recommend WCTKD. We love our home away from home and YOU will, too.

Classroom & Parents' Seating Area

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World Champion Tae Kwon Do

4.2

17.3 mi

My husband and I scouted places for taekwondo in the area before signing up our child and we both…read moreliked this place the most. Our son enjoyed his time for a couple of years. We're all bummed when we had to move but this place has a special spot in our hearts.

If you are looking for a traditional taekwondo school this is not the right place. The Master here…read moreis just all about cashing checks every month,filling up the mats with students that they cannot pay attention and coach them. Sparring class is getting hazardous big kids taking advantage when they spar with younger kids and lower belts not a fair match. Too many students 20kids to 30+ in 1 class with 1 instructor or 2. They pass every students on belt testing even w/o knowing the forms and kicks. You can walk by and get your FREE Black belt even w/o any skills. You paid for it! Best place if you are just looking to babysit your kids for 45 mins. Though you can find a cheaper ones for sure. They charge $159/monthly + $70/ belt testing and $60 Uniform + $150 Membership fee( Idk what's the membership for) The Facility is very legit when it comes to nastiness, chairs, mats dirty, carpets smells. Not to mention the obnoxious Moms who chitchat during the class when you couldn't hear what's the instructors are saying bec of the buzzing sounds in the back. Annoying. Best place to waste your $$$. Master Kim focused more to kids with more siblings - $$$ Rating: -star

Birthday party

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Lee's Tae Kwon Do

41.9 mi

Great instructors, fun for kids while learning Great techniques! Highly recommended! A trial class…read moreis available as well

Very nice students and respectful teachers! Sometimes makes the lessons fun and the exercises/warm…read moreups are just right. Teachers would motivate you to keep going together with the balance of keeping it fun. I recommend this Taekwondo School!

Sparring...

Consistency...

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Blackhawk TaeKwonDo

1.5

(2 reviews)

14.1 mi

I stopped in to check out the school because I was new to the area but after watching for 20minutes…read moreor so, I could see that there was a young lady who looked like she was teaching the class but it did not look like there was much control over what was going on. Eventually a heavy set man came out of his office and started shouting commands, I think once he realized that there was some one else watching that was new. There were a few parents sitting on a bench which seemed a little tacky. I had asked one of the parents what they were paying and could not justify paying the cost that was mentioned for such a bland looking facility. There was very little energy. I have 2 kids that are very interested in getting involved in martial arts and we found a great place in St. Charles that has a totally different energy when you walk in. My advice is this is not the place for your kids or even as an adult which it looked liked both kids and adults were together, very odd.

We've had past experience at this school and they definitely don't practice what is preached in Tae…read moreKwon Do between two different woman claiming to be the owners wife, that show up from time to time, and the fact that the person who claims to be the master, allows an intern teach while he sits back and what looks like him playing on his computer. We were not impressed. This is definitely not somewhere that you should bring your kids to teach them morals and ethics. From what I can see by the other ratings, these people must know the owner because from what we've sen, they are not being truthful. he seems to be more worried about growing his class sizes then paying attention to the kids and their needs which is a shame. It's all about the students but not in this case. The pictures below are of his own kids.

Getting ready for a fun filled class with training that is practical and effective

Some of our students and Black Belts

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Two Students showing off there 1st place Win

Ha's TaeKwonDo Academy

4.2

23.0 mi

Parents beware! A "chester" has been serving as an instructor at this McDojo! Always be proactive…read moreto observe placement of restrooms and areas for individuals to change clothes. Observe if the instructors are showing favoritism too.

While I originally was going to sign my daughter up at Ha's for self defense training, Grand Master…read moreHa convinced me to sign up as well. While after 6 years, my daughter has moved onto Cheerleading full-time, Ha's training served as a good basis to build up other skills. I, on the other hand, continue to go today (9+ years later). Originally it was a great way to de-stress from my day and learn some new skills. As time has gone on, I have found (and continue to find) it helps me to grow both physically and mentally. The Grand Master and his instructors want to focus on personal growth and becoming a better person as a result of the training. Having talked to people whom have gone to other gyms, what stands out about Ha's TKD (unlike other gyms) they are not just trying to 'push' you through the process to get a black belt as quickly as possible. They are more focused on character and skills development. They like to ensure you learn the skills to take you to the next (belt) level prior to going to that level. You promote to the next belt when both you and the instructors are confident with your skills. When I think about the amount of growth in skills, flexibility, strength, focus over the years, I am amazed why I did not start sooner! Thanks Master Ha!!

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Yong-In USA Martial Arts

4.6

(9 reviews)

12.3 mi

My child has gained so much confidence and self control since he's joined Yong-In USA in Glen…read moreEllyn. If you're looking for martial arts for your child I highly recommen. All of the masters in the dojo motivate and inspire all the kids.

This is an excellent studio for teaching martial arts! They are serious about the practice,…read moreexpecting hard work and discipline, but all the masters are extremely kind, gracious, and encouraging to the children. My boys have loved their experience and as a parent I appreciate the bonus teaching of respect and obedience. Would highly recommend!

Building Friendships and Confidence one class at a time.

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A Place to Challenge Yourself. Member of the World Taekwondo Federation and the USATaekwondo

Harold Hall Quarry Beach

4.0

(23 reviews)

0.5 mi

Came here for a birthday party for my step sister. Nice picnic area, relatively clean water, and…read morefriendly, fun staff. My goodness was the water cold! Shocking but refreshing :) Plenty of picnic tables and grassy area with nice shade to enjoy large group parties and a nice patch of sun behind the bathhouse to tan with privacy or away from the noise. Nice and clean bathrooms, and nice hot water for the bathhouses.

Very clean and safe beach for littles, we can't wait to go back for another beach dayread more

Great place for the kiddies to play.

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Snack shack....takes cash only

Centennial Beach

3.6

(79 reviews)

9.6 mi

Every summer l we go back to Naperville to see family from Colorado for a couple of weeks…read more Highlights for 2019, Centennial Beach, exactly as it's been for nearly two decades, but better now watching kids get to swim in a pool that's as big as a quart and clean as a pool. Lifeguards every few feet from you - and I actually love that those teenagers bark at other teens, some as old as them, when they're not following rules, ie encroaching on someone else's safety. High and low dive and a pontoon teens can swim 50 yards over 15' to 18' deep water to hang out with friends and no parents ( the pontoon reminds me of penguins or seals on one their annual remotely and isolated beaches - I'm confident similar biological urges are play for them as well ). There's a rigorous swim test for younger youth, which is perfect bc I'd only feel comfortable with smaller sized kids 50 yards out on the pontoon with twelve to fifteen 16 yo boys and four to five teen females. Every part of the beach area, water and the common ground where hundreds of families chill all day on Sat and Sun. Love it.

We had an extremely disappointing experience before we even made it inside!…read more Before leaving, we checked the Centennial Beach website for information about cooler policies and other guest regulations, and everything made it seem like the beach was open as usual. When we arrived, we noticed a large crowd gathered outside. We walked up to the admissions area, where an employee informed us that the facility had reached capacity due to a major swim event. Because of this, they were only allowing season pass holders to enter and were not selling day passes. We completely understand that facilities have occupancy limits and appreciate the staff for enforcing them. Our frustration is with the lack of communication beforehand. A major event with limited public access should have been clearly posted on the website well in advance so families wouldn't make the trip unnecessarily. To make matters more confusing, the hours listed on Apple Maps and Google Maps were inaccurate, and the website was difficult to navigate. The notice about the capacity restrictions wasn't posted until about an hour before we were turned away. While we were there, we heard several other families expressing the same frustration. No hard feelings toward the employees--they were simply doing their jobs. However, the organization behind the website and event planning should do a much better job communicating closures, capacity limits, and special events to the public.

Mama and boys are having a blast

Family fun

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Centennial beach w Grand nephew

Moore Park Spray Ground

4.8

(4 reviews)

3.2 mi

This is a great place to go when you have a little bit of time and don't want to make it to the…read morepool. There's not just the spray pad, but a playground, swings and covered picnic area with tables and benches. There are lacrosse fields right next to it so more open space for the kids to run around. It's run by the Geneva Park District and the stay pad is open from June to September, typically. All of our kids love to be there. From infants up through elementary ages for sure will enjoy it. There's also a lot of shade here!

These are becoming really popular but I count myself lucky this one is so close by. This is top…read morenotch water play area for young children (2+). There's plenty of grassy space with trees for shade, so bring a blanket and snacks. It's a public park, so it should not be a surprise that the public port-a-john is kind of gross. Bear in mind, this place gets super busy when it's warm/hot out and a lot of kids from the neighborhood seem to be there unsupervised. Nevertheless, this place is great.

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Otter Cove Aquatic Park

3.5

(26 reviews)

5.1 mi

This is my favorite pool/mini-water park in the area, and we've been to a good 10-12 of them. For…read morestarters, the slides, rides and diving boards set Otter apart. They added two more tube/slide rides this year which gives them a total of four now. They also have two low dives and two short tube rides that accommodate any age. The smaller pool at the top of the hill is 5-6ft deep with three separate lap lanes. They also have a larger pool for the smaller kids that ranges from an inch of water to maybe 2ft, including a new side area where they've installed a water-basketball hoop. The yellow tube slide feeds into their lazy river, which can also be accessed without going on that ride. This one has been our favorite slide in the park since it opened. Otter has an abundance chaise lounge and low sitting chairs to camp out on. There's never a shortage. They also have a huge area of grass space if you want to throw blankets down. The fee here is about the same as every other water park in the area, but the amenities are far better at Otter. Last but not least, this place is always spotless clean. Several water parks in the area don't pick up trash very well, Otter makes this a priority. Enjoy!

It was a big area with a nice variety of things to do for multiple ages. The only thing I had an…read moreissue with was the cleanliness. We got there at 11:15 when there were that many people there yet and there was already a less than clean feel to it. The life guards were very good at reminding people to walk and be mindful but there were diapers and underwear on the floor that I'm sure people dropped but there were other questionable things along with very stained chairs.

Otter cove. constantly packed and overpriced. kids always dookie in the pools and it closes. bad.

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Island Park

4.5

(15 reviews)

2.5 mi

Pretty view while I ate lunch. The sound of the water was relaxing and watching the birds and ducks…read morewas nice

Lots of space to run around! Great place to walk/run, ride bikes/scooters, go fishing, climb on the…read moreplayground, enjoy a cookout!

Paved bridge on south end of Island park, overlooking the swamp on one side, and the Fox River on the other side.

Fox River!

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Fun "Forest" for kids to play in, build forts, find cool rocks, snail shells, frogs, and GET MUDDY!

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I had my son join Tae kwon Do so that he can learn how to defend himself. After paying $139 a month…read moreand an additional $60 every 2 months (to pay for the belt test, which did not make sense, whether they learn the kata's or not they give them the belt so the parents are PAYING for the belts instead of the kids EARNING THEM) i quickly noticed that the kids are not learning self defense. When i questioned Master Jung about this his response was that Tae Kwon Do was not for self defense but that he teaches self confidence within a kid and how to make them feel good about themselves. Well for $139 a month i can pat my son on the back and tell him he is great but that is not going to help should he get in a fight. The so called black belts looked as though they could not fight there way out of a paper bag. Making the kids FEEL GOOD is great but how are they going to feel when they find themselves in a place were they have to defend themselves and they get beat up! that burst of bubble will have the kids questioning everything else in there lives. When i sent the email that my son will no longer attend his dojo, i still got charged the following month, even though my son had not attended. I also received an email that i will be charged an additional month as they had a two month cancel policy. So they charge me $279 for a kid who is not even attending the school. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. For a Master to tell me its NOT used for self defense but only for self confidence REALLY made my head spin. I took 2 years of karate in college and i learned more in my first month than my son did in the time he was at this school. If you want your kid to FEEL all warm and snuggly inside this is the school for them, but if you want your kid to actually LEARN something about SELF-DEFENSE then i would look else were. BYT when i asked about the 1980's trophy and if they actually do have sparring with other dojo's so that the kids can actually practice what they learned the master again said NO not really as that is not what they teach....REALLY! Very unhappy mom

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4.6

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