JP WOOD MARTIAL ARTS AMERICA

Martial arts school, Martial Arts, Trainers, Self-defense Classes

249 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, Illinois 60067
(847) 705-8714

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  • Stanislav Likhachev
    Nov 2025

    My 5-year-old daughter has been attending classes here, and I’m genuinely impressed with how well the instructors treat the kids. This is a true family-run school, and you can feel the balance between discipline, kindness, and motivation in every class.

    In just the first month, my daughter made strong progress — both in technique and in confidence. The instructors know how to keep kids focused while still making the training enjoyable. They also give out small intermediate awards, which really encourages the children to work harder and stay excited about learning.

    The atmosphere here is supportive and positive, and you can see that every child receives attention and guidance. For parents, it’s incredibly reassuring to watch how respectfully and patiently the staff works with the kids.

    Parking is easy and never a problem.

    I highly recommend this martial arts school for families looking for quality training, structure, and a caring environment.

  • Tim Francis
    Oct 2025

    The instructors are highly skilled and compassionate, adapting instruction to each student's ability. The class environment is welcoming and supportive, and the training significantly enhances students' confidence and ability to defend themselves effectively.

  • Said
    Oct 2025

    Truly Compassionate and Exceptional Instructors!

    Mrs. Janice Wood and Master Wood are outstanding Taekwondo instructors who teach with incredible passion, skill, and kindness. When our son Amir faced dental complications, Mrs. Wood showed such genuine care and compassion that truly touched our hearts. Her thoughtfulness and understanding brought us great comfort and showed how deeply she cares about her students and their families.

    Both Mrs. Wood and Master Wood create a wonderful environment filled with respect, encouragement, and positivity. Amir absolutely loves their classes and has learned so much from their guidance and dedication.

    We are deeply grateful for their support and highly recommend their Taekwondo school to any family looking for exceptional teachers who care just as much about character and kindness as they do about martial arts.

  • Brian C
    Sep 2025

    Outstanding studio! The instructors, from masters to student teachers, are patient, knowledgeable, and effective. The members are diverse, welcoming, and make every class both fun and rewarding.

  • Reid MacTavish
    Aug 2025

    JP Wood martial arts has been one of the best activities for our family!

  • Chaitali Mehta
    Aug 2025

    Really nice place for kids learning self defense skills. My kids coming here over year and definitely for sure I see difference and their mental behavior and physical strength grown up. Master and grand master Wood really put their 💯 effort to each individual student. I can tell because my son transferred from different martial arts institute and JP wood is far better than other one I glad I made this change.

  • richard lee
    Jul 2025

    The best Grand Masters at the best martial arts school!!!

  • linda hamiti
    Jul 2025

    Great experience. I would recommend this to everyone.

  • Kristen Marini
    Jul 2025

    There are no words to put into context what the Woods and this schools have done for our son and so many other children over the years.

  • Bosky Sharma
    Jun 2025

    JP Wood Martial Arts is a great place to learn. Mr. and Mrs. Wood, along with the other teachers, make it friendly and focused. They know a lot, are patient, and really care about helping students improve. It’s a fun and effective place to train. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn martial arts!

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JP WOOD MARTIAL ARTS AMERICA

249 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine

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Hours

Monday: 11AM - 8PMTuesday: 11AM - 9PMWednesday: 11AM - 9PMThursday: 11AM - 8PMFriday: 12 - 8PMSaturday: 9AM - 12PMSunday: Closed