Martial Arts
All Martial Arts Classes are held at the Villa Park Recreation Center (320 E. Wildwood Ave.)
Welcome to Villa Park Tang Soo Do, where future Black Belt leaders are born. Master Tony Perkins, in cooperation with Eagle Academy of Martial Arts, employs his 30+ years of teaching experience to create a safe, fun, and enriching experience for students of all ages. Classes are run year-round: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall!
Little Champions
Thursdays, December 4 - February 26 • 5:30 - 6:15 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 4-5 | Training designed for our youngest martial artists of all ranks. Through the use of soft targets, focused games, and obstacle courses, students will learn the basic stances, punches, kicks, and blocks used in martial arts. Additionally, they will improve their gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. Emphasized throughout the lessons are the essential tenets of concentration, respect, and self control.
Young Leaders
Mondays, December 1 - March 2 • 6:00 - 6:45 pm & 7:00-7:45 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 6-12 | Training designed for martial artists who are beginning and/or returning up to the Green/Orange belt levels. A high energy class focused on the basic skills of kicking, punching, blocking, jumping, and falling. Emphasized throughout the lessons are the essential tenets of concentration, respect, perseverance, and self-control.
Intermediate/Advanced Youth
Thursdays, December 4 - February 26 • 6:30 - 7:15 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 6-14 | Advanced training provided to returning participants who hold the rank of Orange/Green through Brown belt. This program takes a youth-centered approach and is designed for the intermediate belts, focusing on rank required skills and techniques. Classes include basic and advanced kicks, punches, targeting, self-defense skills, and one-on-one sparring drills. In addition to demonstrating the essential tenets of Martial Arts, students are also expected to perform basic techniques with greater proficiency.
Adult Group
Mondays, December 1 - March 2 • 8:00 - 9:00 pm & Thursdays, December 4 - February 26 • 7:30 - 8:30 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 13 and older | Training designed for adult martial artists of all ranks. Advanced youth may be allowed with instructor consent.