Aledo Military Arts Institute

Aledo Military Arts Institute Aledo MAI teaches the art of Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and women's self defense. Grand Master Darrell Thompson (Wasi) is the lead instructor.

The Aledo Military Arts Institute, located at the N College Avenue YMCA has been instructing students in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido since 1992. Classes are designed to teach self-defense, along with improving physical fitness and well being. Grand Master Thompson is a life long student of martial arts. Disciplines include Judo, Kempo, Tae Kwon Do, and Hapkido. He has been teaching in the Aledo community since 1979. For information on class times and rates, please contact the Mercer County YMCA.

05/09/2026

Congratulations to all the 2026 Graduates. Follow all your dreams, and successes.

04/02/2026

No class tonight due to extreme weather in our area tonight. Everyone stay safe. Thank you. GM Thompson

03/17/2026

Cancelled tonights class due to weather.

03/12/2026

As a reminder, We offer Taekwondo, Karate, and Hapkido with an approach to self defense. Classes every Tuesday - Thursday
5 pm for beginners and 6pm for advance students. Contact the Mercer County Aledo Il YMCA for information.

02/20/2026

A reminder for my students no class Tuesday Feb. 24th.

12/18/2025

Due to the possible ice storm tonight class is cancelled. Stay safe practice and I will see you next Tuesday.

Peace
12/05/2025

Peace

Karma is the silent mirror of your actions.
What you put out into the world—words, thoughts, and deeds—returns to you.
Surround yourself with positivity, speak with kindness, and act with love ✨

Even small good actions ripple far beyond what you see.
Your energy, your intentions, and your choices shape not only your life but the lives of those around you.
Be mindful, be generous, and trust that goodness always finds its way back 🌿

12/04/2025

Due to the extreme cold tonight, we will cancel class for tonight stay in stay safe

Wishing Grandmaster Smith a very Happy Birthday and Congratulations on being awarded your 9th Dan in Taekwondo and Hapki...
07/11/2025

Wishing Grandmaster Smith a very Happy Birthday and Congratulations on being awarded your 9th Dan in Taekwondo and Hapkido. Enjoy your very special day.

05/18/2025

Congratulations to all of the 2025 Graduates.

A couple of throwback photos …
04/05/2025

A couple of throwback photos …

Address

401 SW 2nd Avenue
Aledo, IL
61231

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 7:30pm

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