Park's Yong-In Martial Arts - O'Fallon, Illinois

Sarah A. S. F.

My daughter has been attending Park’s martial arts school since 2021. She is getting ready to test for her black belt very soon. Her experience at Park’s has been absolutely phenomenal. Not only has she learned a lot, but she has also gained confidence and made many new friends. I would highly recommend this martial arts school to anyone that is interested in taking taekwondo.

Robert K.

Parks Yong-In provides students with a wonderful opportunity to grow as a martial artist and person. From white belt to black belt and beyond, the Park family challenges, encourages, and nurtures students to work towards their personal goals. Our family highly recommends Parks to anyone looking for a safe, family-oriented Martial Arts school.

Sarah B.

My son has absolutely enjoyed his journey to black belt at Park’s Yong. From the moment he started he and his class mates became a family. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging and he has grown so much over the last few years. He has so much more confidence and is no longer worried to try things that scare him. The first time he broke a board he was hooked and ready to keep learning. They teach the students respect, strength, confidence and teamwork. We would 100% recommend Park’s Yong-in Martial Arts for any kid at any age! Highly recommend taking the path of the Black Belt Club. We will forever be a part of the Park’s Yong family.

Kaci D.

Learning taekwondo at Park's Yong-In Martial Arts has been such a great experience for my 2 kids. Both my daughter and son have been taking classes there for the past few years. Everyone there is so encouraging. The kids have loved their time there and have learned a lot. Highly recommend for anyone interested in martial arts for their children!

Merina F.

We’re so glad we chose Park’s Yong In Martial Arts for our son. He started in their tiny tigers program and is now about to earn his black belt. The staff here is top notch and so caring. Our son has learned to be more responsible, speak a little in Korean, and has overcome his fear of public speaking. He is more confident and self aware. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time there!

Jennifer F.

My son has been a student with Park's Yong In Martial Arts since the age of 5. He began as a Tiny Tiger with Master Mindy, enrolled in a one-month trial. I was so impressed with how patient Grand Master Park and Master Mindy were, how they were able to balance learning and practice with fun, keeping all of those little ones engaged. My son would practice his Home Rules, counting and phrases in Korean, stances, and forms. As he has advanced and grown, so have the lessons. He has learned things you would expect from Tae Kwon Do- how to do different kicks including a Tornado kick, complicated forms, self-defense, how to spar, and how to break boards. He has learned weapons such as nunchucks, bo staff, and swords. He has learned Judo. He has participated in tournaments. He has been part of the demo team, illustrating his skills and working together with his peers.
He learned other things that I hadn't thought about. He learned to bow when entering the dojang and to Grand Master Park as a sign of respect. He learned how to accept corrections from others as a way to improve himself. He learned how to get up in front of a room full of people when testing for his next belt. He learned to think before acting. He learned that it takes hard work, determination, and courage to do worthwhile things.
My son is now 17 and testing for his 3rd degree Black Belt. Park's Yong In Martial Arts has been a significant part of his life, helping him to become the person he is today. I am profoundly grateful to Grand Master Park, Ms. Melinda, Master Andrew, and Master Mindy for teaching him the art of Tae Kwon Do and how to be an overall good person. If you are STILL reading this review, I highly recommend this dojang. Your child will learn Tae Kwon Do, but the additional lessons your child will learn from the Park family and their way of teaching Tae Kwon Do are so very important.

Joshua T.

My son has been attending Parks Yong for 3 years now. He has not only learned the art but has learned how to have integrity, confidence, discipline among other principles. The instructors are great and we are very pleased.

K

I started doing Tae Kwon Do here back in September of 2021 (roughly 3 years ago.) I'm so glad that my parents introduced me to PYMA, as it has been a really long, yet fun journey.

I especially loved the CMA tournaments where I once participated in the demo team. The nunchucks classes are also a really neat addition too!

Overall, the staff and teachers here are awesome and very helpful. I would definitely recommend PYMA to my other friends!