JP Wood Martial Arts

JP Wood Martial Arts teaches Taekwondo to children, teens and adults, with preschool classes for the youngest students, family classes from first grade up, and teen and adult classes for ages 13 and older. The school also offers Koryo Gumdo, a sword-based martial art for ages 11 and up, along with self-defense classes, summer and holiday camps, and private lessons. Grand Masters John and Jan Wood have been teaching for over 40 years.

The school is a family atmosphere with a focus on confidence, control and discipline, and reviewers mention the fitness and leadership emphasis. It is located at 249 E Northwest Hwy in Palatine, and the school is open on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, with Sundays closed.