A year ago, our daughter walked into this dojang as a Little Dragon full of energy, personality, and determination. Today, she's a confident Orange Belt who just competed in her very first tournament -- and took 1st place in ALL THREE categories: forms, board breaking, and sparring! What this school has given her goes far beyond kicks and punches. The instructors have helped strengthen her discipline, focus, independence, confidence, and respect for others. She's learned how to defend herself, stand up for others, work hard, and push through challenges with courage and determination. The Masters and instructors genuinely care about every student and know how to motivate them while still making classes exciting, encouraging, and family-oriented. The positive atmosphere here is something truly special. As parents, it has been incredible watching her grow stronger mentally, emotionally, and physically over this past year. Taekwondo has become so much more than an activity for her -- it's become a source of confidence, structure, leadership, and pride. If you're looking for a dojang that builds not only strong martial artists but also strong character, this is the place. We are beyond grateful to be part of this taekwondo family and highly recommend it to anyone looking to help their child grow and thrive. read more

Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do - 3 first place medal - Taekwondo Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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This is an awesome place to teach you and your child Discipline!!! My daughter start about 2 years ago and when she first started, she was scared and didn't want to try out. 2 years later she loving it!!!! I recommend this gym!!! read more

My son (6 years old) and I (35 year-old mother), have been taking classes at Joon Lee's for a little over a year now. We both enjoy the exercise and learning new skills. Master Jared and Grand Master Joon Lee have been the main instructors at our school in Orland Park for the past few months. They are both fantastic instructors for the many age ranges and abilities at the studio. When my son started he was not very coordinated and I see him improving each month. Not only is this exercise, but he has to stay focused in class, memorize belt creeds, forms, and children's home rules and has become a leader in Little Dragons where he loves to help teach the younger kids. You have the opportunity to test each month for a new belt and the process to become a black belt takes about two years. My youngest just turned three and I'm trying to convince my husband to let me sign him up. He's been watching from the sidelines for half his life, tried a trial class and was amazing. The kids learn so much self control because there are high expectations for them. I also highly recommend a birthday party at Joon Lee's. Master Jared will take first-time attendees and give them a shortened version of class in which everyone gets to break a board. All the parents loved the idea of watching their kids trying something new. The kids walk away feeling like super heroes. read more

For the most part the kids loved it and when the pandemic happened we were forced not to go to establishments. With that being said we signed up for the spring/summer at the time because the kids really wanted to do this activity. We have our end of summers/winters fully booked and planned on moving 45minutes away from this location. When asked for a refund they told me they would just give me credit to come back but at this point it fell into the Times that just weren't suitable for my family. I paid the $1,000 something in full and was not able to get my refund at the end of the day. So now I am stuck with sessions that I'm sure are going to expire which we can't even use. I would advise caution when doing business with this establishment. read more

Went with St.Gerald School Summer Camp and Sensei Jared was very helpful and patient with all the children. Overall had a great experience with the company and this Sensei! read more

Great Instructors! Wonderful place both of my son are really learning. Also it's definitely building their confidence..

Joon Lee and team run a very clean and friendly facility. Their instructors are highly dedicated in trying their best with the students. Joon is a very fair and kind business owner. read more

My son is attending this school and he is very happy with it he always love going there. The instructors are very nice and professional and the place always clean and organized, I recommend this school to any one looking for professional Taekwondo. I like how this school has flexible schedules and the students can attend everyday. It's a family owned school and the entire family will treat you with respect, master Mikel is the best read more

Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do - Taekwondo Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

My daughter attends Joon Lees classes and she loves it. She's a newer student but has learned so much in such little time. If you are looking to put your child in a program involving Tae Kwon Do, this is the place to be. Very clean and professional facility and reasonably priced. read more

Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do - Taekwondo Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

I have been attending the Orland Park location for almost 3 years now. Before choosing Joon Lee's I contacted other schools in the area and they never called me back or they were pretty rude over the phone. Master David got back to me right away and was very enthusiastic and signed me up for a trial class right away. The morning adult class at the Orland park location was exactly what I was looking for and I was hooked right away. I originally wanted to start TKD to lose weight and work on my cardio. The other reason why I started was because my father was a black belt in TKD in the 80s and I wanted to carry on a family tradition. What really made me fall in love with the school was that Grand Master Lee had known my father's Grand Master and he has shown my father great respect because of this. All the instructors are very encouraging and they push you to be your best. I also like that the history of the school and lineage are very clear up to at least 3 generations. I read some negative reviews due to financial concerns, it is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. They were upfront about the prices for the class, testing and tournaments. I knew what I was going to be paying so I can't really complain. Whenever I have had financial issues they have always worked with me on my payments and they never stopped me from attending classes. For me it is more than just practicing TKD, I am hanging out with buddies, having laughs, taking out frustration on the bags and pads and getting a real good workout in. I was unable to train under my father's lineage but with Master Lee knowing his Grand Master it is the next best thing and is still somewhat connected. There is more to this school than what the few negative comments have to say about it. read more

This is the best school for your kids to learn respect, discipline and self-defense. I did not regret getting my 2 kids to join. Awesome instructors that can make my busy 4 year old sit down, listen and follow. read more

Unfortunately, I am very disappointed with the service here. My wife and I both agreed that it was a bit much when we signed up but Master Lee assured us that if our financial status changed, we would be able to work something out. Well, I had to change jobs and took a pay cut and couldn't afford the classes anymore, much less the monthly testing fees. We spoke to them and the first thing they said was "you signed a contract". We brought up our conversation when we first signed up and they responded with a "if it's not on paper, it doesn't matter". I HIGHLY recommend that you read every last word before you sign up. Once the children are signed up and they have you locked in, they easily forget about their promises of making sure the kids enjoy it. read more

My son has learned some great moves and also respect and discipline. He loves coming to class and would love to come everyday if he can. Master David, Lee, and instructor Darrin are all very good teachers with a lot of experience. I couldn't have chose a better place to send my son. Thank you all so much read more

First time here and I loved it ! Instructors are very friendly and the whole staff is very helpful .

Great master and awesome trainers really recommend this place!! My son is going on his second year and I have seen great accomplishments both in and out of the gym. They move at a good pace and are attentive to their students. read more

We were excited and enjoyed our time there, but they are very unforgiving nor understanding of the unexpected. I enrolled my boys for a year of the course, but after six months, my job relocated me. Besides the fact that they're very pricy, they said they could not give me any type of return for the remaining six months. They kept about $1000 all because of unexpected life changes. They really did disappoint me, and wouldn't even work with me to try to resolve something. God forbid anything happens, they will keep your money. I don't recommend because we never know what life might bring. I trusted them and made a commitment, life turned me another way, and they absolutely didn't care. read more

My 7 year old son absolutely loves coming here!!! All the instructors are fantastic as well as Master Lee!! They keep everyone on their toes at all times. They concentrate on focus, respect, and it's a great workout! Very happy with the results so far and it's only been a few months! Highly recommended for everyone!!! read more

Interested in starting in The Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do? My Daughter started at Joon Lee's in January 2019 by June's end she will hold Green Belt Ranking & her passion for the art continues to grow. People enroll themselves or enroll children into the Martial Arts for many different reasons. Exercise, Sport, Passion for the Art of Martial Arts, Self Defense, It looks cool on TV and in Movies, Etc. Yes, it's fun, exciting, rewarding & you meet wonderful likeminded individuals who are enthusiastic about Tae Kwon Do. Students & Masters who encourage each other effortlessly. As a Student of Joon Lee's you will be advised, trained, pushed to your individual limits, acknowledged for your personal strengths & empowered to do better by the very best. My Daughter & I hold The Masters, Instructors & Grand Master Lee in the highest regard. Also a good time to mention I am nearly impossible to impress. Remember you or your child will only get what you put into any activity. The art of Tae Kwon Do is no different. Joon Lee's provides you with all needed information up front. Class Fees, Belt Testing Fees & Other Prices on the "extras" as well if you or your child shows dedication and interest in growing even more. They have an intro class, yearly programs and more. No age limits at Joon Lee's so don't be surprised if you or your child is training alongside the very best students of every age in the school. They are open 6 days a week and my daughter is currently able to participate in 10 classes weekly for her belt ranking. Totally worth every dime invested into my daughters passion for the art. Aside from those classes & because of her interest and personal dedication to Tae Kwon Do I have also purchased (for an additional fee) her "Sparring Gear" & have enrolled her in BBC (an additional small monthly fee). BBC allows her to explore Full Contacts Sparring, additional Target Practice & Nunchucks Training.. Over the last 2 months my daughter has also been involved in the "Instructor Class" a class dedicated to the instruction of the "little Dragons". Because of her Instructor Training, Twice a week she is a Leader of the most adorable team of tiny little ones you could ever imagine. The pride & encouragement my Daughter displays while helping instruct these small children is not only rewarding to her but also to me. It is living proof of the woman my young lady will grow to be. An average day of Tae Kwon Do at Joon Lee's begins for her as early at 5:30pm or 6pm and ends around 8:30pm. Most parents would rather a child be involved in a sport only a couple days a week. You are able to do that too.. Again what you put in is what you get out of any activity. I would highly recommend Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do. At the young age of only 9 my daughter has experience, dedication, teaching & training experience, self defense training, respect, accountability and it's topped with an ATU Nationals Gold Medal for Board Breaking, An ATU Nationals Silver Medal in Forms & An ATU Nationals Silver Medal in Sparring. I am beyond thrilled with my daughters accomplishments!!! I firmly understand None of these accomplishments would or could have been achieved without the efforts of proper Tae Kwon Do training. The question you need to ask yourself is the question I asked myself prior to visiting many surrounding Martial Arts Schools. That question is... Do You Want The Best? Well, We wanted the best & we got the best. Thank you Joon Lee's. We are forever students of the beautiful Art of Tae Kwon Do because of you and all of your hard work and dedication. read more

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I am a mother of 4 and Tae Kwon Do was my break time. During my class time, I was the only adult (Mother LOL) surrounded by 20+ kids. At 291lbs I question my purposed because I didn't see any other adults that I would be able to relate to. After the second class, I felt comfortable with the instructors. They didn't push hard but encourage and challenge improvement. To them I was not just some oversize mom trying to run, jump and kick, but I was a student who wanted to learn. I enjoyed the kids because they challenge you and encourage you to be great. The best parts was when I hear " I wish my mom would do class with me, that would be cool." My only reason for not continuing is because of a lot of medical issues that I personally didn't know about which required long recovery times. I think the pay is worth every class. They are great people, they understand and always try to find the best solutions to any problem. I'm glad they accepted me and I look forward on my return. Thank you for having me! P.S. Adults should join! It makes classes better on an adult level! read more

Great school works great with young children. They have amazing teachers and people. We have two children that really need the extra time to focus they help them and take the time to make sure such kids feel a sense of belonging read more

My son is going on his second year and loves it and don't want to miss a day, the instructors are really great and they move at a good pace and they pay attention to all the trainee, I highly recommend this place!! read more

Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do - Taekwondo Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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This is the best school in the area. Have been a student here for 8 years or so and have been instructing here for 8. I love this place. You will feel like family here. Yes it is pricy. But that is because your getting the best quality and teaching. Plus, the instructors have to be paid too. If you want to learn from the best, and and be trained to be a good leader, you won't regret this school. It's sooooo worth it. If you can afford it that is. At least give it a try. :) read more

Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do - Taekwondo Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

I've always had a great time taking classes here, and feel that the children that take part in this curriculum grow to learn useful habits in real life (and I'm not referring to breaking boards or kicking things) such as listening, being respectful, and taking responsibility for one's actions. Awesome instructors and awesome facility. Taking classes here also helped me lose weight and build my endurance all while kicking, punching, and yelling...What more can you ask for? read more

My two sons aged 4 and 5 have been attending tae kwon do classes here for a little over 6 months. The instructors are great with the kids. The flexibility, discipline and focus being taught is not available in other sports for their age. The facility has ample seating for the adults with about 15 padded chairs and about 30' of benches as well. Also, the practice area for the children is spacious (25 Pricing is fair for the amount of "floor time" you get and there is always a nice ratio of instructors to students. Right now there are 10 childrto 4 instructors, including Grand Master Lee himself. It is nice that they can break out to smaller groups and focus more on the childrens' given skill/belt levels. Other schools do not offer this. 5 out of 5 stars across the board for Joon Lee and his expert staff! My kids are noticeably more attentive and focused in part to what they have been learning here. My wife and I feel like they treat us and our sons like family. Thank you Grand Master Lee, Master Mike, Master David, Instructor Nick, and Instructor Darren! read more

After seeing my original review, the owner of the business reached out to me and personally made everything right. This goes to show there are good businesses out there who care about there customers opinions and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. read more

Great place! My son loves it! Great instructors and Masters! Great place for the little ones! Love the attention given to the little dragons program! My son loves it and comes daily. I'm considering doing classes here when my little one gets older!!! Love the attention and patience these masters have for the little dragons. Classes are offered daily here! My son loves working one on one with Master Mike. The classes are small in average so there is a lot of one on one with the kids . read more

Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do - Taekwondo Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

My son and I both attend this school & really enjoy it. Great instructors and discipline.

I recently signed up my children for taekwondo and they love it! Master Michael and Instructor Cindy have been amazing at teaching all the little children self control and discipline. Master Lee guides the entire class, making sure everyone is listening properly and demonstrating respect. My son not only has improved, but loves learning every new move they show him! He is excited to go to taekwondo everyday, even when the school is closed. He is always paid attention to when he falls a bit behind and needs help. Overall it's an amazing school! read more

Note: This is a loooong review, well worth reading before you patronize this place. I give this place 1 star to account for the fact that my kids loved the instructors, they loved learning tae kwon do, and they loved the other kids in their classes...HOWEVER be prepared to SPEND SPEND SPEND. This place is a money sucking machine, no regards to the current economic situation we are facing, and more importantly they are DISHONEST about their fees and prices to begin with. It all started when my sons school partnered up with Joon Lee's to do a fundraiser, offering 4 classes for $20 (held conviniently at the school) with all the proceeds going to the school. They held a cute 'graduation' from these classes at their facility, kids broke a board, received stripes on belt, great experience. They then offered a low low introductory rate for $150 per month per child, waiving the membership fees, plus a free uniform, classes are mon-sat. I have three boys, so this means $450 for me, but i shelled it out since they loved it, they can go everyday, and it seems like a great program for them to be involved in (self esteem, dicipline, etc). While signing them up I specifically ask the girl "What other fees are involved and does the rate go up nxt month?" To which she responds, "Oh No, no fees, maybe when they move up in belt rank it goes up to $200 a month but thats it." Again, pricey but kids love it, so here we go. They wrap up their first month, are getting allll excited about testing for a new belt...and they hit us with THIS: In order for them to test for a new belt, I need to pay $100.... EACH!!! I am looking at $300 on top of the $450 I pay per month!!....this seems outrageous right away and I start to regret the whole thing! But then it gets WORSE: In order for them to continue the program, there is a fee for sparring equipment(which i found online for much much less) and membership fee's (wait weren't they waived/dont I pay that monthly??) of ....$500 per child!!! Yes per child, So i am looking at $450 per month, $1500 worth of equipment and membership fees (which btw need to be paid every 2 yrs) plus $300 every belt testing. I start to loose it here.... I call "Master" Joon Lee and start asking questions. The man gets extremely upset, because to him that is not a lot of money I guess. No I cannot buy the sparring equipment myself, No they cannot continue without sparring equipment, No i dont pay membership fee's already my $450 covers their classes only, and No the fees werent waived entriely, just for the first month. WTF??? GOOD BYE JOON LEE!!!! Adding to the dishonesty issue, before we sat down and crunched #'s, my husband had talked to the school about our $$$ concerns, but left a deposit to secure a discounted rate(consisting of $50 less per month) in case there was something we could work out, which the "Master" assured was refundable if we decided the program was unaffordable. After mine and the "Masters" little phone spat, my husband returned for his $50 deposit, and there right on the sheet where he had originally initialled, in different ink, written obviously after the original form was completed, were the words "not refundable". BOGUS. read more

My son goes here and he loves it he learns a lot about discipline and the teachers are patient and they also have assistants! Great hours for working parents read more

This place is all about making money, it is so expensive with a lot of hidden fees. Be careful with what you're getting yourself into. Don't believe the positive reviews because they're paid for. The owner gives $50 for each positive review. That tells you all!! read more

My children and myself have been going there for more then 13 yrs. It has a great bunch of people that are there great to help out and learn the new techniques. It is family owned and the owner is truly dedicated to family to the point that he even extends his customers to be part of his family. read more

I have been bringing my 7-1/2-year old son about 3 times per week since the end of December. Despite the negative reviews, my son really enjoys the sport, and I love watching him succeed in it. My only star reduction is for pricing. They are expensive, yes, but I would have liked to see a roster of fees for equipment, testing, belts, etc., a little more up front. Compared to other places I have seen, it just seems to be an expensive sport. As far as why I feel this has been a great investment - My son has had trouble with focus, attention, behavior, you name it. In the 3 months we have been involved with Tae Kwon Do, I have seen a great improvement in his school work, respect at home, and general behavior. When he starts to get off track, I only have to remind him of "Children's home rule #1) which relates to respect for your parents. I do like that you only sign up 3 months at a time, so if you (or your child) decide to discontinue, you are not committed for a years-long contract. read more

My primary reason to write this is to serve as legal protection (which in itself is a review). Todays date is 2/23/15. On 2/20/15, we explored the Joon Lee Orland Park Location as an opportunity for our son to learn martial arts. After a "free" testing session, we were sat down and strongly coerced into signing a membership agreement under the premise that we pay $20 for the "free" course and on the 23rd we pay the full amount of $458. Although we did sign, and were purchasing under emotion as our son really liked the class, we did note that the contract has a cancellation clause. Today, 2/23/15 after putting thought into this decision, we decided that it is not a program we wish to pursue, mainly because of the need to sign a legal type agreement for a child of such a young age. We also read previous Yelp reviews, and did not like the idea that you must pay $100 for the 10 tests that exist for each level. It just didn't feel right. Today, we returned written notice to the owner as instructed by the agreement. My wife went in to cancel and came across a very intimidating owner who bullied her around. Extremely distasteful, ignorant, rude, who really upset her while trying to make her feel we were obligated to adhere to the agreement. I am happy my wife went, as I wouldn't have held my composer to her standard. The owner actually questioned the need to see the contract to verify we could null and void it. So, as I fear there will be repercussions and we will receive some sort of small claim, I need a way to verify that we went in person to deliver the letter as the owner would not work with us. My instincts were right and this is not a family friendly nor oriented environment. Terrible way to do business. TW read more

Too bad zero star is not an option. Got to talk to Yelp about that. Anyway, at Joon Lee school, all the instructors are top notch. But Joon Lee himself is a bloodsucking leech that is only interested in your last drop of blood. Be warned! Run, then stay away from this man. No wonder Joon Lee's own son quit his law practice and joined his father. When he wants you to sign up, Joon Lee was all warm and fuzzy, talking about his relationship with his father and about how your kid is going to be in the Olympics. But this two faced midas quickly turns into a monster after you signed the contract. But like I said earlier, all the instructors are great and good with kids. That's just too bad Joon Lee shows up now and then. If you need more detail, email me chicagohk@gmail.com read more

This is a great school. My daughter has ADHD and they are very understanding about it and they work so well with her. She has a hard time sitting still and focusing on what she has to do, but they take the time to work with her. I love that there are classes 6 days a week. Yes, it can be a bit on the pricey side but it is all worth it to me when I see her advancing and learning new things. The masters and instructors are always available to answer any questions. The owner, Grand Master Lee always greets everyone and shakes their hand during the classes. I am so happy that we found Joon Lees!! read more

Joon Lee's taekwondo school is the best martial arts program my husband and I found after trying several schools in the area. The program is well structured and the instructors do not only teach martial art technique but they heavily instill good moral and ethical behavior. Master Lee pays careful attention to the progress of each student and sets high expectations. Master Jared is an excellent instructor and also sets high standards through discipline. Our daughters' have never been given a free pass and have had to truly earn every belt level. They have consequently learned that hard work leads to achieving their goals and has also given them a sense of accomplishment. This program has definitely had a positive effect on their daily lives and has helped them to stay focused on their school studies. I highly recommend Joon Lee's school to any parent looking for a professionally managed program and one that makes it worth the investment. read more

The worse experience ever. I went in for a 1 day trail, I say 1 day. signed up, purchased a uniform. Called the very next day to address that I would be able to avoid it right now. The owner refuses to give my money back for the uniform. On top of that, he states that I own him almost $500 to cancel and is holding me strainously to the contract as well as he stated, to take him to court. He refuses to give me a receipt. I haven't even started yet. So stressed right now. Any suggestions? read more

We really liked it here at first but after paying for one year found out two months later we had to move out of state. Let everyone there know right away and were told we would get our money back minus two months our son went. Contacted owner almost every day and finally received a check for HALF the amount that was owed to us. We should of received 10 months back but instead were only paid for not even 6 months. How can a business that promotes respect and honor take money from a disabled military family on fixed income? We are extremely disappointed and surprised at how little the owner cared about us but how much he cared about taking our money. read more

We love Joon Lee's Tae Kwon Do Academy! The instructors are wonderful they take such an interest in every student. Our son wants to go to class everyday he enjoys it that much. We have also noticed a difference in behavior at home. Our son is earger to help more around the house and at school because being helpful and resptectfully of others is one of the things taught at the academy. I would recomend this academy to anyone!! read more