Upcoming events.
Mount Prospect/Des Plaines Grand Opening
Join us for an open house celebration!
-Mini classes open to the public
-Demo by instructors and Master Netzel at 3:00 PM
Bring friends, family, and anyone curious about martial arts!
Location: W. Kim Taekwondo – Mount Prospect/Des Plaines
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) Walk
Date: Sunday, October 5
Location: Montrose Harbor | 400 W. Montrose Harbor Dr. | Chicago, IL 60640 | MAP
Parking: Parking is free along N. Simonds Dr., and a paid parking lot is located right across from our event venue.
Schedule
9:00 AM | Site opens
When you arrive, please…Grab your flying butterfly at the butterfly tent (your butterfly is an interactive part of the Opening Ceremony)
Stop by the CHECK-IN tent IF
you need to register additional team/family members
you would like to drop off donations or make a donation
you are a team captain (to get your team captain button!)
and if your team raised $2,500, you will receive a exclusive sign for your team to walk with!
Stop by the T-SHIRT tent if you raised over $100
Visit our incredible sponsors (and grab swag & resources)
Dedicate a butterfly in honor of your loved one at the WHY WE WALK tent (You can bring and post photos and/or write a note to place on our giant walk bib.)
Play family games, including giant Jenga and Connect Four
Kids! Get your face painted!
Then…stop everything you’re doing to join us for the…
10:00 AM | Opening Ceremony
10:15 AM | Walk begins
Once you’ve concluded your walk, please come back and enjoy all our activities until the event wraps around noon!
Annual Trunk or Treat
Annual Halloween Taekwondo Trunk-or-Treat 🎃
Where: W. Kim Taekwondo Palatine North, 27 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 WE WILL BE IN THE BACK PARKING LOT
Join us for Trunk-or-Treating, face painting, games, raffles, and prizes! Kids will collect candy from decorated trunks. For safety, cars may not enter/exit once the event begins.
—> RSVP using this form to reserve your spot. Families are encouraged to host a decorated trunk—sign up on the form!
—> Costumes encouraged! Wear your best (family-appropriate) costume for a chance to win the costume contest.
—> Bring a friend! Non-WKTKD guests are welcome.
We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with our W. Kim TKD family and friends!
Low Belt Testing
Join us for our upcoming Low Belt Testing as our white through brown belt students take the next step in their Taekwondo journey.
Location: Main School - 724 W Euclid Ave, Palatine, IL 60067
Testing is an important milestone for our students—let’s come together to cheer them on! Family, friends, and fellow students are encouraged to attend to show support and encouragement.
We can’t wait to see everyone there, celebrating hard work, progress, and perseverance!
High Belt Testing
This weekend, our advanced students will be taking on the challenge of High Belt Testing—an incredible accomplishment that reflects years of dedication, discipline, and perseverance.
Location: [Insert location]
High Belt Testing is not just another step, it’s a major achievement in each student’s martial arts journey. These students have shown outstanding commitment to their training and are pushing themselves to reach the next level.
We invite all families, friends, and fellow students to come out and show your encouragement. Your support makes this accomplishment even more meaningful for our testers as they demonstrate their skills, spirit, and determination.
Let’s celebrate the hard work and success of our future leaders in Taekwondo!