Martial Arts Schools near Bannockburn

“I love the skills drills at CPAC and Randee is an incredible instructor. She’s patient, personable and encouraging and works with each of us at our skill level. She focuses on and teaches skills both individually and as a group and is excellent at breaking down the fundamentals.“

“Was referring by another student. It’s been a perfect fit for our son building discipline, focus and continuing to build his confidence!“

“Total impact has been excellent. My son was interested in karate- and we could have not found a better place. Brian is fantastic with the kids, friendly and communicates well. I would highly recommend total impact!“

“What a great place for the kids and adults to stay healthy and to learn discipline. My son and I both have been training here for over three years now and it is one of the best decisions I've made. At school all the teachers rave about how respectful my son is and how he is always helping other kids and trying to be a good role model. He is able to defend himself and other kids when he needs to. The Masters are great and take their time to talk with kids and guid them to better themselves mentally and physically. What we call black belt attitude. When I started training, I weighed 228lbs with high cholesterol and high blood pressure, now I weight 190lbs and perfect cholesterol and blood pressure levels, I feel great, I'm more flexible, I have much better stamina and I'm proud that I achieve my black belt along side my son!“

“My kids have been training at Champion Jiu Jitsu for 5 years and they absolutely love it. They were happy at the old location, and now the new Arlington Heights place is even better😍very clean and much bigger.

The coaches are amazing with kids, very patient and professional. I’ve seen a big improvement in my kids’ confidence and discipline. Highly recommend!“

“It's difficult to express how much our family is grateful for Ki Martial Arts.
I enrolled my daughter at 3.5 y when she started showing some signs of ADHD. She's now a 3rd degree black belt and honor roll student. My younger daughter just got her 1st degree black belt and it has been such a great life experience for her, I loved seeing her truly experience the process of working hard for something and achieving it.
Both my daughters go to Ki's afterschool and summer camps. I am extremely paranoid about trusting anyone with my children. Ki is one of the few places/people I actually trust my children with. First, it's a real family business: The father is the Grand Master, the mother is a PhD in behavioral psychology and heads the afterschool and summer camp programs, and their children are in the programs, with their eldest daughter now a head instructor. The classes are fun yet structured, and there are a ton of non-martial arts lessons such as manners and life lessons. The summer camp is great value, and the kids go on lots of field trips, outdoor park time, and other activities, and their safety procedures are rigorous enough to keep paranoid moms like me at ease!
I was inspired to enroll myself after my daughter earned her one of her black belts, and now have my third degree too. It has been a wonderful experience for improving health and athleticism, gaining confidence, and helping with adult ADHD. I have met a wonderful group of friends in the adult classes.“

“We’ve had our son here since the day he turned 3, and he still gets excited every single time we go, which probably says more than anything else I could write.
All of the instructors strike a really impressive balance: they’re patient with the kids, push them to work hard, and still make sure they’re having fun. They know how to get the best out of each child while building confidence instead of pressure. Over time we’ve seen our son become noticeably more confident and disciplined, and he’s even learned ways to center and refocus himself that we now use at home.
What we also appreciate is that it feels like more than just a place to train. They put effort into creating a community- hosting events and parties and making families feel welcome, not just enrolled.
We’re honestly grateful for how they’ve treated our family, and we’re confident this experience will have a long-term positive impact on our son. We’d recommend this place to anyone without hesitation.“

“My son loves Jujitsu
The Masters are helpful and absolutely fun. It's great and highly recommend 👌“

“Northshore Academy of Martial Arts(Libertyville) has been an absolute game-changer for our family. Everyone at the dojo is wonderful, creating such a warm and supportive environment. The senseis are incredibly compassionate and patient, serving as outstanding mentors who truly care about each child’s growth.

Owner Marc is amazing as he brings over four decades of deep knowledge and unwavering dedication to the sport, inspiring everyone who walks through the door.

I have seen a remarkable transformation in my two sons with genuine discipline, boosted confidence, and a new sense of focus that carries over into every part of their lives.

Sensei Alex, who runs the program, stands out for his genuine interest in every student. He takes the time to teach the important details and helps each child improve at their own pace.

We highly recommend Nsama, especially for busy working parents with their flexible, wide open schedule makes it easy to stay consistent and bring your children. This is more than martial arts, it’s character building at its best!“

“I highly recommend Midwest Shotokan both for adult and children practitioners. I've been a student for around a month, and I'm very grateful for the warm and welcoming vibe, and the personalized attention to help me sharpen my technique and catch me up to the rest of the class. You and/or child will progress in your goals as an individual and as part of a community with strong values.“

“We love DKFA! Every class is jammed with fun, obstacles, games, skills, training, and rewards. My son is noticeably more respectful and responsible. The coupon system encourages these skills to transfer to home life, too. There are so many theme/holiday classes too for extra fun. 10/10 recommend starting your kid at 4.5yo.“

“Great judo and wrestling school .they treat everyone like family . Learn from the best whether your an adult or you take your kids here you will completely be satisfied with the out come the coaches are amazing the students are top athletes thanks to there coaches. I highly recommend this school its the best school in the United States!!! They have the trophies to prove it they have been #1 for to long to count.“

“There is nothing short of outstanding, we can say about Revolution Taekwondo, Master Krasi and everyone in the club. Both of my kids joined at six years old, and all we can say is; Thank you Master Krasi, for the lessons, for the care and discipline and for the little talks about life with the kids after training! Thank you for all you do!
K and S. 😊“

“My daughter really enjoys coming here! They are very friendly and spend time training with her. I highly recommend coming to this location.“

“Temple of Kung Fu is incredible. I am learning so much in the short time I have been a participant. Excellent instructors who implement training in a thoughtful way. Highly recommend.“

“Highly recommend this dojo to learn Aikido! Great Lakes Aikido offers regular seminars such as weapons workshops and Midwest Future Leaders seminars offering teachings and perspectives from a variety of instructors. There is a nice camaraderie among the instructors and the students at Great Lakes. Matt Lowry Sensei brings over 30 years of Aikido experience and the classes suit all experience levels.“

“Our family has been with AKYI for almost 5 years. I am also a student and my son is in AKYI competition team. We feel very comfortable with Master Ray and Miss Amanda. They respect our decisions and never push us to do things we are not sure about. Highly recommend!“

“Great program, we loved how Justin and staff spoke to the kids about respect, hard work, bullying, and sticking up for others.“

“Amazing place to train, learn good all around kickboxing and karate strikes, and mma. Highly Recommended!“

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“A great place for kids to develop confidence, emotional discipline, respect, resilience, and physical strength. The instructors genuinely care about each student’s growth while building character as much as skill. I highly recommend this school. Every child can benefit from the life lessons taught here.“

“This place is the best!Seong Heas Martial Arts Academy has been great for me and my son!“

“I am proud to be supporting a small family local business that has been in the area for a long time.One of the many things I loved about this Shims Martial Arts is that they offered lots of flexibility on the kids ever-changing schedules. and also offer families and adult classes later in the day..Master Cy and Grand Master Shim treats everyone like family as you enter the Dojang.. and teaches my children the discipline and respect through the art of Taekwondo..“