Yong In Martial Arts

Yong In Martial Arts offers Pee Wee, Kids Taekwondo, Teen Taekwondo & Hapkido, Adult Taekwondo & Hapkido, and Family Taekwondo & Hapkido. Pee Wee focuses on character building in a fun and safe environment. Kids Taekwondo focuses on character building and leadership, and Teen and Adult Taekwondo & Hapkido emphasize fitness, confidence, and practical self-defense.

Programs

• Pee Wee — Children as young as 3 or 4; preschooler · Focuses on character building in a fun and safe environment.
• Kids Taekwondo — Kids · Focuses on character building and leadership in a fun and safe environment.
• Teen Taekwondo & Hapkido — Teens · Emphasizes improving fitness, confidence, and practical self-defense.
• Adult Taekwondo & Hapkido — Adults; students as old as 94 · Emphasizes improving fitness, confidence, and practical self-defense.
• Family Taekwondo & Hapkido — Families · Helps everyone in the family build confidence, get fit, and build togetherness.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: The program is designed so that students can make exciting progress by attending classes an average of twice a week.
• Facility hours: M-F 11am – 8pm; Sat 11am – 1pm

About the provider

Master Jae Man So is the owner of Yong In Martial Arts. The school says he proudly serves the Chicago community, and the school says it has earned a reputation in Chicago and nearby areas of being a top martial arts school for enriching students’ lives. The school says it is committed to inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential and to give them tools to defend themselves, maintain great health, and become the best version of themselves for successful living.

The school says children can start as early as 3 or 4 years old. It says every student is treated as an individual and progresses at their own rate. It says the program is designed for busy people and students can make progress by attending classes about twice a week. It says the only way to know if the program is a good fit is to try it.

What families say

“I HAVE TOTALLY BECOME STRESS-FREE... “By training in the martial arts, I have totally become stress-free. I love it. My life is so much more enjoyable!”” — Tanya Elenkiwich

“I HAVE LOST 12 POUNDS, GAINED GREAT CONFIDENCE! “I love Martial Arts training! With the training I’ve got, I have lost 12 pounds, gained great confidence!”” — Mike Earl

“LOST OVER 65 POUNDS... “Since I’ve started Martial Arts, I’ve lost over 65 pounds! On top of that, I’ve gained confidence.”” — Jordan Robinson

Last updated November 8, 2026.