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Starting something new takes courage.

Whether you are a parent exploring Taekwondo for your child, an adult considering martial arts for the first time, or someone returning after time away, it is normal to feel unsure where to begin.

TVMA Academy is a Taekwondo school in Lake in the Hills focused on long-term growth, confidence, and community. Training here is intentional, structured, and supportive. Progress is earned, not rushed. Beginners are welcomed exactly as they are.

If you are wondering what your first class will be like, what to wear, or whether Taekwondo is the right fit, we invite you to begin with our Start Here Page.

WHAT MAKES TVMA ACADEMY DIFFERENT

At TVMA Academy, Taekwondo is more than kicks and forms.

It is a practice in discipline that becomes self-chosen.

Confidence built through effort.

Respect expressed through awareness.

Patience learned through time.

Our approach emphasizes fundamentals, mindset, and consistency. Students are taught how to train, not just how to perform. Advancement is meaningful because the foundation beneath it is strong.

This philosophy supports students not only on the mat, but in school, work, and life.

PROGRAMS FOR EVERY AGE AND EXPERIENCE LEVEL

We offer Taekwondo classes for kids, teens, and adults, with instruction tailored to each stage of development.

Kids Taekwondo

• Builds confidence, coordination, focus, and respect in a structured and encouraging environment.

Teen Taekwondo

• Supports discipline, resilience, leadership, and personal responsibility during critical years of growth.

Adult Taekwondo

• Ideal for beginners, returning martial artists, and those seeking meaningful physical and mental challenge.

No prior experience is required. Training meets students where they are and helps them grow forward.

WHAT YOUR FIRST CLASS IS LIKE

Your first Taekwondo class is designed to feel welcoming, calm, and informative.

You will be guided through the structure of class, basic movement, and etiquette. There is no expectation to know anything in advance. Questions are encouraged. Observation is part of learning.

You do not need special equipment or a uniform to begin. Just comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and a willingness to try.

Most students leave their first class feeling more relaxed than when they arrived.

A COMMUNITY THAT TRAINS TOGETHER

TVMA Academy is built on community.

Higher belts support beginners. Leadership is modeled through action. Progress is shared, not compared. While some students choose to compete, competition is not the center of our culture.

This creates an environment where students feel safe to struggle, to learn, and to grow at their own pace.

Like a strong stance, the support here comes from the ground up.

WHY FAMILIES AND ADULT STUDENTS CHOOSE TVMA ACADEMY

• Structured, traditional Taekwondo instruction

• Emphasis on long-term development over quick promotion

• Clear expectations and earned advancement

• A calm, respectful training environment

• Strong sense of mentorship and community

Families often tell us they appreciate not just what students learn, but how they grow.

TRY A TAEKWONDO CLASS

Curious if Taekwondo is right for you or your child?

The best way to understand our training is to experience it.

There is no pressure to commit and no expectation to decide immediately. Step onto the mat, meet the instructors, and feel the atmosphere for yourself.

Trial class.

LOCAL ROOTS, GLOBAL TRADITION

TVMA Academy proudly serves Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Cary, Huntley, Dundee, and surrounding communities, welcoming students from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. Offering traditional Taekwondo grounded in Kukkiwon standards and guided by a modern understanding of growth, recovery, and mindset.

We honor where Taekwondo comes from and remain mindful about where it leads.