Pride Martial Arts has been life-changing for our son Zach. From their National Championship USA…read moreJudo program, taught by Sensei Ron who is a USA National Coach to their Taekwondo and Taekwondo Competition Team and Hyper Weapons Team, he's grown in skill, confidence, and character. Grand Master Ron, Master Saif, and Mrs. Cassandra pour their hearts into the school. Their passion and leadership has taught Zach discipline, respect, and perseverance--on and off the mat. Whether he's preparing for a tournament or learning a new Form, he's always supported and challenged. We're proud to be part of the Pride family. If you want a school that truly builds strong, respectful, and confident kids--this is the place.

My daughter has been going here for years and loves it. Master Ron and staff are great with the…read morekids. They do a great job of pushing the kids to the next level, but not too hard where they become discouraged. The classes have only continually grown larger over the years and for good reason. Also, they do fun community involvement throughout the year with trunk or treat and Easter egg hunts. If you are considering on sending your kid here, I'd strongly recommend it!

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!

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.

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.

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.

We first joined ACE Taekwondo in Yorkville back in February 2021, when my daughter--then in the…read moremidst of a full-blown Naruto obsession--begged to become a "ninja". To be honest, I was hesitant at first. My daughter had tried T-ball previously and lost interest quickly, and I worried Taekwondo would be another short-lived hobby. The commitment felt long, and while the cost was reasonable for area martial arts classes, it felt like a risk if she didn't stick with it. On top of that, we were still deep in the pandemic: my daughter wore a mask to every class, and I waited outside in the car. But she loved it. Despite all the challenges, she kept showing up to class, excited and engaged. As Covid restrictions lifted, I started coming inside to watch occasionally, but mostly kept to myself--I'm not much of a "people person." Still, as the months turned into years and my daughter worked her way toward her black belt, I realized this wasn't a passing phase. Her dedication inspired me. Eventually, I started bringing my toddler to the Toddler classes and got to know Master, Instructor White, and the other instructors. When my daughter earned her deputy belt and began preparing for her black belt test, I decided to join her on the mat. I signed up for Taekwondo and, being an overachiever, added Hapkido too! A year later, my daughter and I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to South Korea with ACE for an international tournament and cultural trip. It was amazing to share this experience--and our training journey--together. If we stay on track, my daughter will earn her 2nd Dan (2nd degree black belt) on the same day I receive my 1st black belt. I can't think of a better milestone to share as a family. Now, my 4-year-old is also a Tiny Tiger at ACE. The instructors are wonderful, and the kids we've met through ACE are some of the kindest, most respectful kids I've ever known. They truly embody the tenets of Taekwondo, and ACE is helping shape future leaders in our community. I am so proud to be part of the ACE family. If you're looking for a place where your child--and your whole family--can grow in confidence, discipline, and community, I highly recommend checking out ACE Taekwondo!

I've been attending ACE (Formerly BH) for about 10 years now. I can confidently say that learning…read moremartial arts has made a significant impact on my life for the better. Learning discipline and techniques from the skilled staff has helped me grow as a person as well with being able to compete in tournaments. The people I've met have become like a second family to me, couldn't recommend this school more.

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.

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!