About Us
Business of the Year
We are proud to receive the Business of the Year 2021 award from the Village of Hanover Park! We promise to continue in our dedication to providing services to the community that our friends and neighbors can enjoy. Thank you to all of our customers, we could not do it without you.
A Long History
Tae kwon do is the art of self defense and originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name aptly describes the practice, meaning the Art of Hand and Foot, or Tae (foot) Kwon (hand) Do (art).
World-Class Techniques
Taekwondo is one of two Asian martial arts included on the Olympics. Taekwondo was introduced at the 1988 Seoul Games, and became an official medal sport at the 2000 Sydney Games. The sport is practiced in 188 countries and there were over seven million individuals with black belts in the world as of the end of 2008.
An Experienced Master
With over 30 years of experience, Master Lu is 4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Escrima. Hapkido is a style of martial arts originating from Korea that emphasizes using footwork and your opponent’s energy to gain leverage in hand-to-hand combat. Escrima is the national martial art of the Philippines with over 3,000 years of history, and incorporates the use of weapons such as sticks traditionally made from rattan.
A Local Staple
Grandmaster Yoo was the founder of US Taekwondo Academy, which was previously located in Schaumburg for 6 years. The Academy is now located in Hanover Park, and has been for 3 years. We would like to thank the village of Hanover Park for welcoming the Academy and our students.
