Building Leaders of All Ages through Classical Martial Arts
Develop your self-confidence, character, leadership, and fitness. Learn Taekwon-do and other martial arts in an environment of mutual support, respect, and community.
Partnering with area schools and other community institutions, Connelly’s offers classes for all ages, needs, and skill-levels in the Chicagoland and Evanston area.
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MARTIAL ART SUMMER CAMP 2026
What a great summer! Thank you staff, parents and campers!!
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THE ACADEMY OF ST. JOAN OF ARC
Fall 2026 Registration is Open
Sep 8 thru Dec 8, no class Nov 24
REGISTRATION
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Recommended for Rank Advancement?
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NEW TRAINING VIDEOS FOR COLOR BELTS and 1st DANS
We have a playlist of videos for color belt students.
Videos to Help You Stay Strong and Get Better
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LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO TRAIN?
Check out our SCHEDULE page for a full listing of classes.
Keep your martial arts strong, train regularly.
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Need a Uniform?
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Moo Sul Kwan Dues
Senior Belts, follow this link to pay your dues
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Have a Birthday Coming Up?
Ask us about having a "Martial Art" birthday party.
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REFUND POLICY
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Training Information
Tools and resources to help you on your Martial Arts journey.
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Learn about Grandmaster Han Cha Kyo
Grandmaster Han Taekwon-do Times Article
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Videos of Patterns/Techniques
Updated Videos
Tenets of Taekwon-Do
Class Schedule / Locations
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LEVY CENTER INFORMATION
Fall 2026 Classes
Fall Registration is Open
Monday (Taekwon-do):
Aug 31 - Dec 14, no class 9/7
Tiger Cubs: 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Intro for Women: 6:00 - 6:55 pm
Young Tigers: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Adv. Teens & Adults: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday (Taekwon-do):
Sep 2 - Dec 16, no class Nov 25
Tiger Cubs: 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Young Tigers: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Adv. Youth: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
All Belt Teens & Adults: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday (Taekwon-do):
Sep 5 - Dec 19, no class Dec 5
Advanced TKD: 8:30 - 10:00 am
All Belts TKD: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Visit our Schedule page for class information.
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MORTON GROVE PARK DISTRICT
National Park Field House
Fall 2026
Registration is Open, 8/3 Res 8/10 Non
Sep 8 thru Dec 15
no class days 11/ and 11/24
Tuesdays
Taekwon-do: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Morton Grove Park District
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KUMDO
Ages 13 and Up
Fall
Sep 3 - Dec 17, no class 11/16
Thursdays: 7pm - 9pm
Trinity United Methodist Church, Wilmette
Registration Opens Soon
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HAPKIDO
Prieto Community Center - Administered by Evanston Parks and Recreation
Fall 2026
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sep 1 - Dec 15
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CHECK OUR CLASS SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
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Leadership Superstars
Show us how you’ve demonstrated leadership, not just in class, but in day-to-day life, too.
What People Are Saying About Connelly’s Academy
“…it has increased his confidence and self-esteem considerably…”
My son is a 2-year veteran of this program, loves it, and has benefited from it immeasurably. The art, concentration, discipline and exercise has been fabulous for him — it has increased his confidence and self-esteem considerably. He is passionate about the philosophy and skills he’s learned is wants to be a student of this discipline for a long time. Connelly Academy and Mr. Peeples (the instructor) have offered nothing but consistent, well-organised and overall top-notch program.
– Debra
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