Master Kim and Master Kang are amazing with my 4-year-old daughter! They are so patient and…read moreencouraging, and they teach much more than Taekwondo--respect, patience, sharing, and confidence. She was welcomed from day one and is thriving. You can tell the Masters love the children, they never forgot my daughters name once. The positive, family-friendly atmosphere makes all the difference. Highly recommend!

Master Kim and Master Kang command respect while making class engaging and enjoyable for all…read morestudents. They differentiate their instruction effectively to support their students' varying belt / skill levels. They are aware of when to step in and give more specific instruction when a student may be struggling with form. They both have wonderful senses of humor and are kind which makes children want to come to class. I am more than impressed with how they run their facility and would highly recommend them.

My son started his path towards a black belt more than two years ago. Our experience with Master…read moreLee has always been at the highest level of satisfaction, and my son adores the way he helped him through each step of the belt process. Master Lee is terrific with all ages and levels of experience & growth. His classes are well rounded in that he rotates around developing form, calisthenics, general athleticism, all while concentrating on the tenets of respect, confidence and focus. We couldn't be happier that we chose Master Lee and his dojang for our son's black belt pursuit. Our many thanks and gratitude to Master Lee for helping our son achieve something amazing. It's an achievement for life that cannot be taken away. Cheers.

Chang Lee's Taekwondo Club has been nothing short than our son's second home. Our son started off…read moreat the age of 4 and we wondered if he would pick up on the discipline and patience that is demanded by the wonderful instructors. While the classes can be strict, the instructors find a way to make it enjoyable which in turn motivates many including our son to keep striving to be better each passing day. Alexander is always excited to come into class especially on days when they do sparring or when it is belt testing time. Grandmaster Lee accolades are very impressive and his main instructor (Ben) along with the leaders are all professional and caring of everyone's success. Alexander has definitely become a better listener, more confident, and respectful since he has joined the program.

Know him since 1990's back from Edison NJ. He have great heart to teach kids. He has many…read morestudents turned out to great career person in many professional fields, graphic designer, business owner, many served military and as law enforcement officers serving in state and federal agencies. Master Yoo constantly seeking to improve communities and he method of teaching to his student from kids to adult. He is one of kind even in Tae Kwon Do community.

Master Yoo is fantastic. He is great with the kids. He is strict but makes them laugh. He also…read moretalks about being responsible, reading, eating healthy, respecting your parents and other important issues. We have recommended his program to friends and they have all been happy.

Simple AWESOME!! Master Jung has the most amazing way with the kids, and his instruction is simply…read moreamazing. We've been coming here for 4 years and I watched my daughter go from crying in her first class at the age of 3, to now being a black belt and telling her friends she can't play because She's going to TKD. I would and do recommend this place to everybody. I can't praise them enough...

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

Bill Cho's United Taekwondo is hands down the best Taekwondo schools around! Their Masters are…read moreabsolutely amazing, and they genuinely care for their students. They look at each student as an individual, and help them grow, improve and overcome challenges at their pace and at their skill level. The sense of accomplishment and support that students receive from Masters, fellow students and parents is unbeatable, and does amazing things for a person's self confidence and self esteem. They help their students become better, not only at the skills and techniques, but they encourage them to be better, at home, school and in the community. It truly is a family environment, and one that I am proud and happy for my family to be a part of.

My child has been a student at Bill Cho's for almost 7 years. When she started, I thought it was…read morejust a phase and in time, she would move onto the next sport. Obviously I was wrong because she still attends several classes a week. The Masters are absolutely fabulous and they teach with heart. They teach more than just Taekwondo. They teach respect, kindness, self respect and the list goes on. I will add that I feel so much more confident that my daughter can hold her own if she ever needed to. I am so thankful that the masters have and continue to teach my daughter. They also add fun to the classes and laughter. I wouldn't want my daughter going anywhere else nor would she want to.

The place where I started my martial arts journey, and where I learned to count in Korean! I…read moreshould've been a K pop star instead of a martial artist! More social proof that way and easy money, but I've always chosen the artists route, even martial artist Great basics taught here, and even early on they saw they had a monster on their hands. I'd be breaking boards and doing chores at like 10! Taking out the twash!

January 2016 will mark my 10th year at Chang Brothers under Master Chang and honestly, a simple…read moreYelp review cannot describe how this school has influenced me as a person. Disclaimer to readers: I had previous instruction in Shotokan Karate at the Schaumburg Park District for about a year before moving to Chang Brothers. I received my black belt here and have been a black belt/instructor since 2008. *I am not being paid to write a review, nor am I receiving anything for my perspective. I am basing my review as a (soon-to-be) 10 year student as I am today.* In my several years of training and teaching at Chang Brothers, I can bluntly say that our school is not easy. Other schools around the area would gladly accept students, give them a black belt, and let them be on their way. This school, on the other hand, will not give out black belts unless they have met the school's standards on what a black belt represents. Our program also should not be seen as a daycare where parents drop off their children, let them have fun for an hour with their friends, then go home, not learning one thing about Taekwondo. We have high expectations for students who expect quality martial arts training, including focus, discipline, and respect. Although the first few months of training are difficult, the rewards are great. For children, focus in school and behavior at home improves. For teens, self-confidence and respect towards family and others improves. For adults, strength, cardio, flexibility, and overall health improves. The more a student puts into the program, the more outcomes that student can receive. Personally, I believe this school has changed me as an individual. I do feel more disciplined and respectful because of my black belt. I have less fears about not being able to defend myself, especially while I was commuting in downtown Chicago for college. Even as an instructor, I have learned how to be patient and understand our students of different backgrounds. Overall, the road to achieving your black belt will not be easy, but if you're looking for a commitment that can possibly change your perspective of martial arts, Chang Brothers Taekwondo Academy is the school for you. I look forward to seeing you in class.

When choosing a martial arts studio, I believe you should focus on the school's Master. Their…read morephilosophies are carried through their instructors and are reflected in all levels of the education. Master Eric has been in martial arts for 20+ years. He is also a former student and instructor under Grand Master Tae En Ha. I have trained under him for some time. He focuses on developing one's mind, body, spirit. He believes the gym is a safe environment to learn, develop, and (yes) make mistakes (to learn from). He fosters the philosophy of having students treat the gym as a community. A community where we all help each other to grow and develop both physically, mentally, and emotionally. He genuinely cares about the students and their growth as they progress through their training. Personally, I wouldn't look at any other school.

I notice that some of the reviews for the former owner are one star and those for the current owner…read moreare five stars. My son has been involved here for eight years, and loves it. He liked it before, but things are even better under new ownership. It's not fair that those old reviews are still listed here. Master Chung really cares about the kids and is a kind, skilled and ethical master. He has brought a great spirit of discipline to the school and there is a wonderful new energy. This school is not about aggression, unlike many other schools. It is about spiritual discipline and focus. His is the original Korean spirit of Taekwondo.

Buyer beware - Master Kim is more concerned with money than teaching kids the art of Tae Kwon-Do…read more So much for caring about the whole person this art aspires to teach. Kim requires a contract and no matter what your circumstance - he will not let you out of it. Our son was having trouble in school and needed tutoring several nights per week and we needed him to focus on school. Life circumstances change - especially with kids. After more than a year of paying on a 2 year agreement Master Kim would not relent. Master Kim uses a hard nosed collection agency/contract management company to hide behind. We had all good intentions and our son was generally well taught, but we should have known better than to sign such a long term contract for an 11 year old.