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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TWO YEARS OF CONSISTENT GROWTH
Student: Dan · Program: Kids Taekwondo · Duration: 2 Years
Dan began training to learn martial arts, but over the past two years he has grown through consistent guidance from instructors who genuinely care about each student's progress. Their hands-on support and commitment to every child's development have made a lasting impact.
key milestones
📅 First Class — Welcomed into a supportive and encouraging environment
📅 First Year — Built skills and confidence through consistent training
📅 Year 2 — Continued developing with personalized guidance from instructors
📅 Today — Family values the team's dedication and ongoing investment in Dan's growth
"My son Dan has been attending for about 2 years and the whole team does a fantastic job there. Always caring and involved with their students and their development."
— Octavio D.
FAMILY
BUILDING LEADERS TOGETHER
Student: Family · Program: Family Taekwondo · Duration: Ongoing
An entire family chose to train together and quickly found more than just martial arts classes. Their children gained positive role models who encouraged integrity, character, and leadership, while patient instructors helped every student grow with confidence at their own pace.
key milestones
📅 First Month — Entire family began training together
📅 Early Training — Kids formed strong bonds with their instructors
📅 Ongoing Progress — Children developed leadership, integrity, and confidence alongside martial arts skills
📅 Today — Family continues training and highly recommends the program to others
"Our whole family does Taekwondo at W. Kim Lake Zurich and we love it. The instructors are top-notch and our kids adore them. They are positive and encourage the children to develop integrity and character, along with martial arts skills. They train their students to be leaders and are oh-so-patient with the kids. Highly recommended!"
— Helen H.
LEGACY
THREE GENERATIONS STRONG
Student: Adult, Started at Age 5 · Program: Taekwondo · Duration: 30+ Years
What began as martial arts classes at five years old became a lifelong family tradition spanning three generations. Today, multiple members of the family continue training, while nieces and nephews return every summer to be part of the same supportive community and continue the legacy.
key milestones
📅 Age 5 — Began Taekwondo training at W. Kim
📅 Teen Years — Continued progressing through the belt ranks
📅 Age 35 — Achieved beyond Black Belt after three decades of training
📅 Today — Three generations of the family continue training together, with younger relatives attending summer classes each year
"Our 3rd generation COLECIO's. My father and siblings still attend this school. Started at the age of 5 and now I'm 35 years old! Thank you to the family/staff of W. Kim for always giving their time and skills. My nieces and nephews enjoy their summer vacations in Illinois every year for the past five years just to attend martial arts classes. Sure feels good to say I'm past Black Belt at the age of 35!"
— Angelica C.
FAMILY TRAINING
A SHARED JOURNEY OF GROWTH
Student: Adult Beginner & Child, Age 6 · Program: Family Taekwondo · Duration: First Belt
Started training together as a parent and child with no prior martial arts experience. They quickly found a welcoming community where respect, discipline, and family participation were at the heart of every class. Along the way, they built confidence, earned their first belts, and even celebrated a birthday at the school.
key milestones
📅 First Class — Felt welcomed and supported as a beginner
📅 Week 4 — Enjoyed training consistently alongside their child
📅 First Belt Test — Successfully earned first belt and broke a board
📅 Later Milestone — Hosted a birthday party at the school with a fantastic experience
"We are having a blast at W. Kim Taekwondo. Great instructors! I love their focus on respect, discipline, and supporting the whole family. I've had so much fun exercising and learning with my 6-year-old and have already passed my first belt test! (Including chopping a board!) I've felt so welcomed as an adult beginner. We also hosted a birthday party here and it was an awesome time."
— Sara T.
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"Our 3rd generation COLECIO’s. My father and siblings still attend this school. Started at the age of 5 and now I’m 35 years old! Thank you to the family/staff of W.Kim for always give there time/skills. Sure feels damn good to say I’m past Black Belt at the age of 35!"
Angelica C.
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"My son has been attending tae kwon do classes here for over a year. He continues to enjoy every class. My favorite feature is their class flexibility. You get to choose which days/times during each week your child attends. Being great with kids is also a great plus."
Ramon J.
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"We are having a blast at W. Kim Taekwondo. Great instructors! I love their focus on respect, discipline, and supporting the whole family. I've felt so welcomed as an adult beginner. We also hosted a birthday party here and it was an awesome time. Many thanks!"
Sara T.
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Families from Lake Zurich area share their personal transformations.
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"This place is amazing. Instructors inspire the students to reach their full potential. Very impressive, focused and fun environment."
Robert D.
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"Excellent place for your kids to learn great habits, respect your family, learn a lot of TKW. Awesome leadership & team. We are extremely happy,"
Galina M.
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"My son Dan has been attending for about 2 years and the whole team does a fantastic job there. Always caring and involved with their students and their development."
Octavio D.
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"Our whole family does Taekwondo at W Kim Lake Zurich and we love it. The instructors are top-notch and our kids adore them. They are positive and encourage the children to develop integrity and character, along with martial arts skills. They train their students to be leaders and are oh-so-patient with the kids. Highly recommended!"
Helen H.
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"This place is the best. They are so good with kids! I'm very impressed with how my kid has grown and developed in confidence and discipline. Fantastic and caring teachers that know each child by name and encourage them. Our son says he's in it till black belt and beyond."
Douglas T.
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Are these real stories from W. Kim Taekwondo families?
Yes. Every testimonial on this page comes from real students or families who have trained at W. Kim Taekwondo in Lake Zurich. Their experiences reflect our commitment to helping students build confidence, discipline, leadership, and strong character in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
How quickly do parents see results in their kids?
Many Lake Zurich parents begin noticing improvements in focus, confidence, discipline, and responsibility within the first 30–90 days of consistent training. Our structured curriculum is designed to help students grow steadily both inside and outside the dojang.
Can my child succeed here even if they struggle with attention, confidence, or behavior?
Absolutely. Every child learns differently, and our instructors are experienced in creating a positive, encouraging environment where students can thrive. Through consistent structure, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement, many children develop greater confidence, focus, self-control, and respect over time.
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