BEGINNER TAEKWONDO · LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL
Your first class.
A place to start.
You don’t need experience, flexibility, or confidence to begin. We’ll introduce Taekwondo one step at a time.
Free trials are currently offered on Thursdays.
BEGINNERS ARE ALLOWED TO BE BEGINNERS
What your first
Taekwondo class feels like.
No one is expected to know the movements in advance. Instructors and senior students help set the pace.
Learn the rhythm.
Get familiar with basic class etiquette, how students line up, and how a lesson flows.
Try the movement.
Practice the basics at a comfortable pace and observe more advanced students.
Ask your questions.
Leave with a clearer sense of training here. There’s no expectation to decide immediately.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
What to wear.
What to bring.
No uniform or special gear is needed for your first class. You don’t need to buy anything before trying a class.
- 01Comfortable athletic clothing
- 02A water bottle
- 03An open mind
GROWTH TAKES PRACTICE
Progress at
your own pace.
Belts are earned through readiness, understanding, effort, and consistency. Higher belts support beginners, and leadership develops through example.
Master Eric Ford and the academy community welcome kids, teens, and adults starting fresh or returning after a break.
Meet Master Eric →Your first three months of Taekwondo →Do I need experience or flexibility?+
No prior experience is needed. Flexibility develops through training; it is not a requirement to begin.
What if my child feels nervous?+
That’s common. Beginners have room to ask questions, practice, and build confidence gradually.
Can adults start as beginners?+
Yes. Teen and Adult classes welcome students ages 13+ who are new to martial arts or returning after a break.
What if we need another trial day?+
Trials are currently available on Thursdays. Please email the academy or text (630) 363-4202 to ask about additional openings.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
Come meet us.
Let the class speak for itself.
Choose a free Thursday trial for your age group. If another day would work better, email the academy or text (630) 363-4202 to ask about additional openings.
Between classes, TVMA Sidekick can help you explore terminology and find your way around the academy.