My 5 yr old grandson recently attended a free class at the Cary Academy. The first class and first…read moreimpression was great, then came a trial period of 4 weeks to be certain. Now he is a full member and he is looking forward to being part of a great family. Thank you Grand Master Lee and Master Ken, you are an awesome team, and thank you for letting this Grandma be a part of your family too!

Lee's martial arts is such a great place my child loves it. we started almost a year ago and he was…read moreso quite and afraid of doing things. They have really helped him to open up and face challenges without hesitation. Thank you so much to Grand Master Lee, Master Ken and everyone else who has helped him in his journey! This place feels more like a family! We are looking forward to many more years to come!!!

My son has been going there since he was 3.5 years old. He first went to a Tae Kwon Do class with…read morehis cousins in San Diego and had so much fun we looked for classes here. We visited 3 other places before finding ATA and stayed. The first three places weren't very kid friendly and the instruction was more geared towards teenagers and up. The ATA program is definitely designed better for kids and they teach confidence and respect.

I came in as a groupon student - 16 classes, uniform, and belt test for $30…read more However, as a groupon student, you are not taught form, and you take a downgraded belt test which means you do not advance to the next belt. Instruction is poor. I have studied tae kwon do in three different martial arts schools. This place is in every way inferior. A mixed combat arts class at the local gym has more discipline and technique than the classes offered here. Or maybe that's how the instructor was with me, as the solitary female student in an adult class, and a groupon student at that. Further, not one of my classes ever started on time (7:45 p.m. class started at 8:25 p.m.). Instructor would frequently take breaks to chat with colleagues, play with his phone, or do his own thing. As a female student, and a white belt at that, I was severely injured by the black belt instructor and owner of this tae kwon do school. The instructor hit me hard enough to leave black and blue marks all over my hands, arms, legs, thighs, neck and back. I cannot even bend my right knee any more, and my doctor has ordered radiology tests and specialist appointments. I asked to wear padding before any contact activity, and was told it was unnecessary. I brought my own protective gear from home and insisted on using it during the entire class. Still, the instructor hit me with enough force that now, almost two weeks later, I still cannot walk without pain or stand up straight. The cost of the doctor's appointments alone negate any value obtained from the groupon. This is a martial arts school to avoid at all costs. If you like tae kwon do, try W. Kim Tae Kwon Do (Lake Zurich or Palatine) or Ki Martial Arts (Mundelein). The instruction is of higher quality, and female students are not discouraged from attending.

This place has been an amazing experience for my 4 year old, Jevon. We've seen an huge impact in…read morehis discipline and focus, and he is always excited to go to class and see Master Yoon. The positive structure and encouragement make this program truly special.

I love bringing my 6 year old daughter here after school, she is learning discipline, respect, and…read morelife skills that are helping with her confidence and strength. Master Yoon is SO great to work with---he is the perfect balance of strict and kind, he gives students the grace they need while they master their skills. My daughter enjoys going, learning, and never gives up!

My child has been attending WTMAC for 3 years now. No complaints at all. My child has disabilities…read moreand normally attends outside therapies as well. Due to her attendance in classes she no longer needs outside therapies to help with her muscle weakness.

We've been sending our 3 kids (11, 8, 6 year olds) to White Tiger since January 2022 and we have…read moreloved it! The Master works really well with kids. You can tell that he knows how to instruct them well. Our 6 year old didn't even want to do Tae Kwon Do and we just kind of pushed her a little. She loves it now and is a dark blue belt. More to come!

TMA is great. My 8yr old son has been doing it for 3yrs. Master Lee is the best instructor. It has…read morebeen an excellent program for both teaching strength and self discipline. I would recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a martial arts class for their kid.

My son has been attending TMA since he was 5 years old. With so many Taekwondo schools to choose…read morefrom, we weren't sure which would be the best fit. However, a friend in the field recommended Master Lee as an excellent mentor, and we're glad we followed their advice. Over the past three years, we've seen tremendous growth in our son's confidence and character. He used to be very shy, but now he's full of energy and enthusiasm. Through Taekwondo, he's learning to be respectful and developing leadership skills as he advances through the belts. We're incredibly proud of his progress, and he loves attending practice each week. We highly recommend TMA!

We looooovvvveeee this Taekwondo academy! My son has been going here for a little over one year…read morenow. Master Kim and Master Yuk are great with the kids. There are people of all different levels and they truly care about teaching the right techniques. A lot of Tae Kwon Do places might try to push for more belt tests to make money, but I know that they really try to prepare the students to excel and move up on belt levels only as necessary. My son loves going and he looks forward to his lessons. I highly recommend checking it out if you're not sure. I think they have some introductory lessons at a discounted price. Talk to the owner, master Kim, who has trained with the best in Korea and here in the states too!

This is a taekwondo school (located in Northbrook with light traffic most of time) I don't feel…read morehesitant to recommend to others :). Firstly the Korean master, who received years of strict training in Korea, takes his class seriously and right technique and spirit of Taekwondo is always his aim. It's also not a crowded Dojang with reasonable numbers of kids in each class (typically about 5 kids). So each kid can get enough attention. One thing that Master Kim earned credit for himself among the parents is that he never intends to commercialize his class. Instead his belief is "It's the quality that makes difference", and he never mind teaching a little more and a little longer. Before my daughter joined this school I did some research about other taekwondo schools in Lincolnshire, Northbrook and Deerfield. I am happy that I made right choice!

Kiyaaaaa!!!!!!! The Karate Kid has nothing on my kid!…read more My 6 year old just recently started taking classes from Yong-In Yu's Martial Arts. We were told about local places through rec centers, but I wanted a place that was an actual dojo, not some gym. How are you supposed to take something seriously if it's in a gymnasium? The dojo gives my son an understanding that this is something real, not just the latest Ninjago episode. When I originally checked out the dojo, we signed up for the trial where you get the uniform and three classes. That way, you can see if this is going to be a fit for your kid or not. The location can't be beat, and there's a Starbucks right next door. Anyone who knows me that I'm a Starbucks addict. And being able to walk over here during class and just relax is an incredible bonus. When else am I supposed to catch up on work. (OK... the latest issue of People magazine. But who's telling?) I didn't know much about Master Yu initially, but he really has impressed me. My kid has some sensory issues, and so I was concerned if this was going to be a fit. Sometimes he just can't handle loud noises and can feel crowded. Master Yu listened, figured out what worked and before I knew it, my Vman was falling in line and LOVING it. Yes, Sir! Yes, Ma'am! Vman is learning respect for his teachers, how to think and focus on what he's doing and work with the others in his class, too. Now, he is six, so I'm not kidding myself. He still goofs around, just like ALL the other kids his age. But I can see that they are all very excited to get to class and get started. One thing that made it hard to sign up was you have to sign a one-year contract. Ouch. If you don't know that this is a long-term thing, you can sign up for monthly classes but they are more expensive. Also, if you sign up for a year, you can only go to two classes a week. If I get a gym membership I can come whenever I want. However, if you sign up for two years, you can go as often as you want. I'm not saying I'm going to go all gung-ho on my kid, (you know, those psycho parents who are like... you WILL like Tae Kwon Do. You WILL like it. You WILL succeed) but knowing that if my kid wants to go to extra classes in the week we can would be a great option. That said, Master Yu is a serious Tae Kwon Do master -- not just some dude who likes martial arts and thought he would open a dojo. In fact, I'm not sure how he ended up in the NorthShore. Here's some of his RSV.... graduated from Yong-In University with a master degree in Tae Kwon Do (didn't know master degrees existed for martial arts); 6th Degree Black Belt; 5 time National Korean National Champion. Yong-In is a terrific place for your kid to learn a sport, get more control and absolutely love it along the way. I highly recommend checking it out... just peek in like I did to see a class if you're wondering.

Yu's Yong-In Martial Arts is a great place for the entire family. Master Yu is an excellent…read moreinstructor and teaches Tae Kwon Do - Step by Step. Yu's Yong-In Martial Arts offeres classes for everyone- young and old- beginner to advanced. Yu's Yong-In Martial Arts also provides visiting Master's from Korea(Student's from Yong-In University teaching aboard), which is a great cultural exchange. In addition, the visiting Master's bring great positive energy and want to share their knowledge of Tae Kwon Do - which is a benefit to everyone! In addition, Master Yu is there everyday and over see's all instruction. Come to the school and try it out and see for yourself, you will not be disappointed!

I loved it. My child has learned so much, and I always see her smiling. She says it's the best…read morething to do in a bad situation.

All 3 of my children are enrolled and we have gotten so much out of the program! Mr. Drescher is an…read moreoutstanding instructor. He is so great with the kids, he is talented beyond his craft. He makes learning fun but also takes the role of imparting martial arts skills seriously. He is very dedicated to the studio and his students and they learn so much more than martial arts moves. They reinforce respect and self discipline, the importance of keeping commitments, using your voice, and being responsible. They are incredibly inclusive and welcoming. They really build the kids up by helping develop belief in their own abilities. Every instructor is really great in their own ways (especially ms. Shah and Ms. Oie) and we couldn't be happier with our experience. We plan to continue to participate for a long time. I'm grateful to NK South Elgin and we feel like valued members of their team. What we've gained has been priceless. I highly recommend this studio! It's the best!