Lee’s Martial Art Academy - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Veronica Fitzpatrick

I wanted to wait until my son had been in classes for at least 6 months before I commented and we just got there so here I am!

I cannot even begin to explain how happy I am with Lees Martial Art Academy - Crystal Lake location. My 5 year old son had consistently been having trouble in other sports classes - soccer, ninja warrior, swimming, music (is that a sport?) and this was largely because he is hyper, doesn’t listen very well, and has a tough time with a class that has a lot of down time. This has been the one sport he’s excelled with. I think part of this has to do with the taekwondo philosophy and training but also, and very specifically, with the instructors and culture at Lee’s.

Master John and Instructor Jamie are the most patient people I have ever met. Not once, have either of them put him aside or ignored him because he was not getting it or having a tantrum. They calmly and respectfully work with him over and over again. They also have some of the older kids with black belts help him and calmly demonstrate how to do things. Because of this, he’s advanced to yellow belt and has significantly improved since he started.

In addition to the classes, they have a diverse and accepting community of parents and students who come together often for things like picnics, parents’ nights, school holiday daycare, and fundraisers. It has been a great experience getting to know the other parents and being immersed into this community. And as a random bonus, the classes are indoor so there’s no issue with training year around.

In summation, Lees Martial Art is one of the best things we’ve found since moving to Crystal Lake and I highly, highly recommend checking it out, especially if your child has not been overly successful at any of the more “popular” sports.

Liz Sal

My son Kaison has been a member for over 3 years now and all I can say is this place is the best around. We had tried a place before Lee’s but they do not compare to them. I had enrolled him initially so his social skills and confidence would improve and it has surpassed what I expected. He loves going, learning and he has met some great friends. All the credit goes to the instructors because they are honestly the reason why my son is still there. Master John is a great coach. He is patient and works with us in regards to scheduling and tuition. Master Jaime is the best role model for my son. He is also patient and wow is he talented!! I would like my son to grow up to be just like him. Everybody there is amazing even the older kids like OZ who are great leaders and role models for the smaller kids. This place is honestly the best and im so happy my son enjoys going everyday and I look forward to more years with Lee’s Martial Arts.

Jesse Moffitt

We are new to Crystal Lake and found Lee's academy as a fantastic way for our kids to get plugged in and build confidence. We highly recommend this family owned business we utilize both Cary and Crystal Lake and find both welcoming and a great part of our new weekly routine. Thanks for the great work!

Tiffany Cordell

My brother brought my boys here to try and we've continued with it for the last year and a half so far. They love it here!! My youngest is 5 and is amazing!!! They are great with the little kids and even the bigger kids (adults too of course). We drive an hour for every class and testing but it's definitely worth it!!

Sebastian B

Master John is great, its like a family at the Dojang, my kids lives have changed thanks to lee's martial arts, they have better grades, focus and the self-confidence which is so important, definitely look into getting your kids involved, you will not regret it

Megan Duke

I am a student at Lee's Martial Arts in Crystal Lake and I 100% recommend this school. Master John and instructor Jaime are the best! They are always kind and patient with their students while also keeping discipline and respect as top priorities. It is always fun to test in front of Grand Master Lee and tournaments are awesome!

Blake Spoelman

Clean and friendly environment. The instructors are very patient with the kids and mix good life lessons in with the kicks and punches. My son has been at it for about a year and he's grown considerably more responsible and tenacious. He was already quite physically active, so the school is a great place to get that extra energy out constructively. Awesome activity for encouraging well rounded personal growth.

Hillary Geiger

I have two kids (4 and 3 years old) enrolled at Lee's and both of them love it. Master John and Jaime are so kind and patient and handle their limited attention spans like pros. My son has gone from rolling around on the ground during class to diligently standing at attention and following instructions. A lot of the focus and discipline they have gained in class has made a huge difference in our daily tasks at home. The dojang (school) is a bright and cheerful place to go and the cleanliness is very much appreciated. If you are no the fence on whether your child is ready of if the school will be a good fit for your family, I highly recommend that you give it a try as I have only had positive results from my children being enrolled. They come home feeling accomplished, fulfilled, and most importantly tired from the physical workout.