It's been an incredible journey watching my daughters train and grow over the past five years at…read moreChicago Karate Champions. Through multiple tournaments, they've earned gold, silver, and bronze medals, but more importantly, they've gained discipline, resilience, and a true love for the sport. They truly appreciate the amazing training, the fun activities after each game, and the lifelong lessons they've learned along the way. Their hard work is even showing in their PE activities at school! A big thank you to the coaches and the entire team for creating such a supportive and inspiring environment! Looking forward to many more years of learning and success.

Sensei has been so amazing with helping me stay healthy and stay fit…read more He is also very fun when we are playing games. He's exercise are very hard but help me a lot with sports like basketball.

My kids and I have been going to Connelly Academy for over 10 years for the classes. And kids had…read morebeen going to their Summer Camp every summer as well. I can't say enough about the staff, and Grandmaster Connelly is absolutely amazing. He has such amazing way with hyperactive kids, he had been called 'the kid whisperer'. I like adult classes too, they are designed for all levels of fitness, and you are never too old to join!

If you're not sure what to do for summer camp this year, I highly recommend Connelly's Academy Tae…read moreKwon Do Day Camp in Evanston. It's available for first graders on up. If you're looking for a NON CONTACT martial art experience where they focus on mutual support & respect, development of skills and personal growth, this camp is a winning option. Benefits to students include improvements in fitness, self-confidence, character and leadership. They teach perseverance, integrity, courtesy, and emphasize developing an indomitable spirit, as well as compassion and self control. It's a positive, inclusive, non-competitive environment where kids get to be both physically active, as well as having some calm activities (music, learning some history, yoga, etc.). I cannot say enough positive things about the experience my family has had with Connelly's Academy. Camp runs June 8 through Aug 7, and the nice thing is that you can register in one week blocks, so if you want to sign up for a week here and a week there due to travel or other commitments, it's more flexible than many other camps. Here's the link: https://www.connellysacademy.com/summer-camp/

I attended this school for 4 years while I was in graduate school and now that I have left the…read morestate, I miss it so much! Sir (Michael Sanchez) is super knowledgeable and passionate about teaching Taekwondo to others. He wants you to improve and is willing to go above and beyond to help you reach your goals. This is a small school where students and their families become your Taekwondo family. You will quickly be accepted into this family and will be held accountable for attending class, which I believe shows this school's family atmosphere. Each time I arrived, I was happily greeted by all the students (especially the younger kids) and their parents. I think the younger kids viewed me like an older sister, which was awesome. There aren't complicated membership packages or different clubs depending on your belt level. Sir charges a super affordable monthly rate for all students; you can cancel whenever you want. Ultimate Kicks TKD focuses on Olympic Style Taekwondo; we spar in almost every class. When we aren't sparring, we are learning valuable combinations to use when sparring. Each class is a solid workout; I am always drenched in sweat after an hour of working out. Students learn the Taegeuk forms as color belts, and then move on to the black belt forms series once they graduate to black belt. This is a quality TKD school and I highly recommend it.

This school is incredibly good. My kid attends classes for almost two years now, and he is still…read morenot bored. We tried many other sports: soccer, basketball, fencing, you name it, but this is the one he is really devoted to. The best part is the instructor, Master Angel. He teaches all classes by himself, and he is a true professional. Sir Angel instructs students not only how to defend themselves, but also teaches them discipline, respect to elders and each other. The classes are three times a week, and my kid also attends summer training camp. The camp is from 9am till 4 pm but he doesn't want to leave at 4, and stays for extra classes. New belt test is approximately every two months, and students also go to championships. And when I say championships, I mean the real ones, not the ones where losing teams get the same trophies as the winning team. I can't remember my kid losing once. The whole school does very well at the championships. Watching bigger kids' performance is like seeing Van Damme's movie. They are so good.

ONG Taekwondo Academy is by far the best martial arts studio in the area. My daughter began…read moretraining with Master Ong when she was 7 and she loves attending the classes. Since she started two years ago, her self confidence, coordination, and endurance has gone up drastically since she began training here. Master Ong and the other instructors are phenomenal. They have a visible passion for the art and pass that passion down to the students. Each instructor takes the time out to get to know all the kids to work with their strengths and weaknesses. They emphasize character building and respect for others. The Harwood Heights facility is very clean and they plenty of room for the students to train. They provide a flexible class schedule for kids and adults. On top of Taekwondo they offer music, adult aerobic classes and dance at the facility. So if your kids have multiple interests this is a great place to go. Did I mention they have summer camp and winter camp? I can't say enough good things about OTA, the instructors and the students here. If your looking to get yourself or your kids into martial arts, I would highly recommend Ong Taekwondo Academy.

My son is going there for Martial art classes twice a week. I have been seeing him changing his…read morehabits slowly. He is so happy after each lesson. Thanks so much all the masters, instructors, assistances, front desk lady and whoever run behind the businesses. This is a wonderful place to build up discipline and strength.

I've been taking my son here for a few years now and I can say the school is decent and the…read moreteachers are fine however they change their schedules every 2-3 months making coordinating other activities around this a frustrating nightmare.

An absolute gem of a business! I would highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking for an A plus…read moremartial arts teacher. Mr. Larkin and Mr. Mareno are both absolutely the best in the business, they have a dedication to teaching their students that is second to none. They both really care about their students and their development. They go above and beyond what is called for and their dedication shows. If you want your child to learn and to be nurtured by wonderful, caring, and patient teachers, then this place is the one for you! Hands down the best around!

My son has been attending class for the past 2-3 months. Mr. Larkin has been great and my soon…read moreloves going to class. We have seen great improvement in my sons discipline.

This is the best Tae Kwon Do school in the aria. Our kids had been part of this Tae Kwon Do family…read moresince they were 4. We tried other schools in the aria and were very hesitant to try until we met Master Kim. Master Kim has a very friendly and welcoming attitude. He is easy going but also strict enough so kids will listen and respect him. He has experienced, knowledge and great work ethics to teach anybody from tiny (3-4 year old) tigers to teenagers and adults. His staff is also very experienced and traines right there is school. The program put kids through different activities and exercise, teaches them respect, self control and believing in themselves. Learning some Korean vocabulary is also a benefit.

We LOVE iTiger!!! Our daughter came to a birthday party there 3 years ago & she enjoyed it (Master…read moreKim) so much we signed up for classes that week! Master Kim is excellent at engaging the kids. He has age appropriate expectations of his participants and has created the perfect blend of discipline and fun! Our daughter has been with him 3 years now & will be hosting her birthday party this week for the third time! K. Witte

The instructors are very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. In all of the classes, students of…read moreall levels get a good work out, learn self-defense and have a great time!