About WK Martial Arts
About WK Martial Arts
46 years. Three generations. One mission.
Founded 1978
Where the Legacy Began
WK Martial Arts has been a cornerstone of martial arts excellence since our doors first opened in 1978. Founded by Grandmaster Wansup Kim — the pioneer who brought authentic Taekwondo from South Korea to the United States — our school has spent over 46 years and three generations shaping the lives of students across Cook County. What began as one man's mission to share the discipline and power of Taekwondo has grown into a thriving community in the heart of Schaumburg, IL. We are proud to carry that legacy forward with the same commitment to personal development and lifelong learning that Grandmaster Kim instilled from day one.
Schaumburg, Today
The Legacy Continues
Master Adam Jo leads WK Martial Arts Schaumburg with the same passion and precision that has defined this school for over four decades. Known for his patience, positive energy, and genuine investment in every student's growth, Master Adam creates an environment where children and adults alike feel challenged, supported, and seen. His approach blends authentic Taekwondo tradition with modern training methodology — producing real results both on and off the mat.
Discipline
Showing up and giving full effort, every single class.
Respect
For instructors, peers, family, and oneself.
Perseverance
Pushing through challenges to reach the next belt.
Community
A welcoming family where everyone belongs.
46+ years of authentic Taekwondo lineage — founded by Grandmaster Wansup Kim, the pioneer who brought Taekwondo from South Korea to the United States.
Three generations of students served across Cook County — this is not a franchise, it is a living legacy.
Every instructor knows every student by name — you are never just a number here.
Life skills integrated into every single lesson: focus, respect, self-discipline, and leadership that transfers directly to school performance and home behavior.
Inclusive, welcoming environment proven to help shy kids, students on the spectrum, and adults starting completely from zero.
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