A premier school for learning Taekwondo in the Cary, Apex, and Morrisville area of North Carolina. From your first white-belt kick to a Black Belt board break — start at your own pace.
Kukkiwon-certified, former Korea national junior team member and head coach of the Myanmar national team.
No long-term contract pressure — a flexible payment policy built for families.
A complete, top-quality curriculum from beginner all the way to Black Belt.
Classes for every belt level run six days a week, so it is easier to fit around your routine.
Classes are grouped by belt level, so every student trains alongside others at the same stage.
Our youngest students take their first steps in taekwondo.
For teens and adults at Beginner and Intermediate belt levels.
Dedicated classes for Deputy Black Belts and Black Belts.
For students who want to compete. Ask one of our Masters about joining.
GrandMaster Yoon founded JL Taekwondo Academy after a competitive and coaching career across Korea, Myanmar, Canada, and the United States — bringing elite-level standards to every class, from first-day white belts to Black Belt candidates.
Internationally certified 7th degree black belt.
Official referee & instructor certification from the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters), Korea.
Former member of South Korea's national Junior Taekwondo team.
Won the Minister of National Defense Cup and named tournament MVP.
Led Myanmar's national Taekwondo team as head coach after graduating university.
Founded and taught at dojangs across three countries before opening JL Taekwondo Academy.
| Class | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little DragonsAge 3–5 | – | 5:10 PM | – | – | 5:10 PM | – |
| Child · Age 5 & Up | ||||||
| Beginner No Belt / WhiteYellow StripeYellow | 5:50 PM | 6:30 PM | 5:10 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:30 PM | 10:40 AM |
| Intermediate GreenOrangeBlueH.Blue | 6:30 PM | 5:50 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 5:50 PM | 9:20 AM |
| Advanced BrownPurpleRedH.Red | 4:30 PM | 7:10 PM | 6:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:10 PM | 11:20 AM |
| Deputy Black Belt | 7:10 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:10 PM | 4:30 PM | 10:00 AM |
| Black Belt Class | 5:10 PM | 7:50 PM | 7:10 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:50 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Teen & Adult · Age 11 & Up | ||||||
| Teen / AdultBeginner & Intermediate No Belt / WhiteYellow StripeYellow GreenOrangeBlueH.Blue | 7:50 PM | – | – | 7:50 PM | – | No Belt – Yellow10:40 AMGreen – H.Blue9:20 AM |
| Competition TeamPlease ask Master | – | – | 7:10 PM8:30 PM | – | – | 12:00 PM1:20 PM |
Come check out the school, no pressure. Just wear comfortable clothes — no gear needed.
Book NowThree membership levels, based on how often you want to train.
Train in person up to two times each week.
Attend as many in-person classes as you like.
A special curriculum aimed at competing in tournaments and winning awards, with unlimited class attendance.
