Private Session Taekwondo Lessons in Peoria, IL
Individual and small group taekwondo sessions for customized training, accelerated advancement, and maximum fun
Led by a certified master with 30+ years specializing in individualized youth martial arts training and development
Lessons
Classes take place at:
6400 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(Gymnasium of First Christian Church)
In-home sessions upon request (large activity space required, e.g. basement, living room, backyard during warmer months)
Private sessions of 30-minutes (individual) to 1-hour (groups and families) for students aged 4 and above
Small group (2-5 students) -- 1-hour sessions we encourage friends/classmates to participate together
Family (up to 2 parents + up to 3 children) -- 1-hour sessions
Individual (1 on 1) -- 30-minute sessions
Class Schedule
Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Please inquire for availability of your preferred block of time
Saturday/Sunday: Please Inquire for availability
Lesson Breakdown
Each sessions involves a variable combination of:
Warm up
Mobility & Balance
Basic attack/Advanced attack
Basic defense/Advanced defense
Combinations
Target work - kicks/punches/defense/combinations
Self-defense forms
Belt forms "poomsae"
Weapons (nunchaku, bo staff - advanced belts only)
Board breaking
Sparring
Promotion Testing - demonstrate competency via formal test of belt level: "poomsae", self-defense forms, attack/defense/combinations via target testing, board breaking
Belt Promotion
At early belt levels, belt promotion timeline 6 weeks - 2 months per level, based on progress/performance (white - green)
At advanced belt levels, belt promotion timeline timeline 2 months - 8 months, based on progress/performance (blue - black)
Students entering at taekwondo belt levels yellow or above, with proof of certification from prior school, will be promoted from their current belt level
All Taekwondo promotion tests conducted in accordance with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation - official certification will be received under the official school name: Sung Kim Tae Kwon Do Academy
Tournaments & Competitions
Interested students are welcome to participate in local and regional tournaments
Master Kim has coached hundreds of students over the last 25+ years resulting in countless trophies and medals
In this ultra-competitive environment, students and parents face significant pressure to stand out - particularly with respect to specialized high school, college, and post-graduate admissions. Master and Dr. Kim have assisted countless students by providing letters of recommendation for various applications. All students earning a black belt at Little Lions Taekwondo [official school name: Sung Kim Tae Kwon Do Academy] will receive a strong and highly personalized LOR, if requested.
