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W. Kim Taekwondo offers Taekwondo classes, including kids martial arts classes, teens Taekwondo classes, family Taekwondo classes, and adult martial arts classes. The program also offers 1-1 private lessons that can include curriculum practice, skill development, and sparring or self-defense drills, as well as birthday parties and summer camps for both students and non-members. Families can schedule free trial classes for kids, teens, adults, and family Taekwondo.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Wide range of Taekwondo classes in multiple locations 6 days a week
Taekwondo classes at W. Kim Taekwondo are led by masters and instructors. The school offers programs for all ages, from 4 years old to adults and family members, with a focus on character development, physical fitness, self-defense, and building respect, discipline, confidence, focus, and self-esteem. Belt graduations take place every three months for lower level belts that are consistently attending and every six months for higher belts, and a student who is consistently practicing martial arts will take approximately three to four years to reach the black belt level.
W. Kim Taekwondo has been operating in the Palatine area for over 45 years and has been established in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. The school states that its mission is to empower kids and parents to thrive together as a family, foster good habits as a foundation for holistic growth, cultivate high-quality individuals with a diverse range of skills, promote physical and mental well-being, and create a positive and enjoyable community that encourages quality time together and supports the overall happiness and success of every member. The school describes its environment as clean and notes that it focuses on building a community of leaders and is dedicated to creating a positive community to support the overall lifestyle success of every student. Parents from Palatine, Schaumburg, Inverness, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, and other Chicago-area cities bring their kids to these Taekwondo classes.
W. Kim Taekwondo has been recognized as a Top Taekwondo School. The program offers 1-1 private lessons and special events such as birthday parties and summer camps to both students and non-members. The school invites families to schedule free trial classes for kids martial arts, teens Taekwondo, family Taekwondo, and adult martial arts.
Parent and student testimonials describe highly skilled and passionate instructors, a welcoming and motivating atmosphere, and classes that focus on both physical fitness and mastering techniques. One parent reports training alongside their children from white belt to first degree black belt and notes that the school fosters community, respect, and leadership, and that classes continued during the pandemic. Another long-time student describes returning to a low-impact class for older black belts and shares a long history with the school dating back to 1994. Other parents mention professional, creative, positive, and patient coaches, clear home rules, and children who look forward to each session, as well as students becoming more resilient, mentally strong, and respectful. Multiple parents state that their children enjoy the classes and appreciate the attitude and supportiveness of the instructors.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Wide range of Taekwondo classes in multiple locations 6 days a week
Taekwondo classes at W. Kim Taekwondo are led by masters and instructors. The school offers programs for all ages, from 4 years old to adults and family members, with a focus on character development, physical fitness, self-defense, and building respect, discipline, confidence, focus, and self-esteem. Belt graduations take place every three months for lower level belts that are consistently attending and every six months for higher belts, and a student who is consistently practicing martial arts will take approximately three to four years to reach the black belt level.
W. Kim Taekwondo has been operating in the Palatine area for over 45 years and has been established in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. The school states that its mission is to empower kids and parents to thrive together as a family, foster good habits as a foundation for holistic growth, cultivate high-quality individuals with a diverse range of skills, promote physical and mental well-being, and create a positive and enjoyable community that encourages quality time together and supports the overall happiness and success of every member. The school describes its environment as clean and notes that it focuses on building a community of leaders and is dedicated to creating a positive community to support the overall lifestyle success of every student. Parents from Palatine, Schaumburg, Inverness, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, and other Chicago-area cities bring their kids to these Taekwondo classes.
W. Kim Taekwondo has been recognized as a Top Taekwondo School. The program offers 1-1 private lessons and special events such as birthday parties and summer camps to both students and non-members. The school invites families to schedule free trial classes for kids martial arts, teens Taekwondo, family Taekwondo, and adult martial arts.
Parent and student testimonials describe highly skilled and passionate instructors, a welcoming and motivating atmosphere, and classes that focus on both physical fitness and mastering techniques. One parent reports training alongside their children from white belt to first degree black belt and notes that the school fosters community, respect, and leadership, and that classes continued during the pandemic. Another long-time student describes returning to a low-impact class for older black belts and shares a long history with the school dating back to 1994. Other parents mention professional, creative, positive, and patient coaches, clear home rules, and children who look forward to each session, as well as students becoming more resilient, mentally strong, and respectful. Multiple parents state that their children enjoy the classes and appreciate the attitude and supportiveness of the instructors.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
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