Martial Arts Schools in Des Plaines

“I am beyond impressed with my son’s experience at MBD Martial Arts. In just one month, he has learned so much and has truly developed a passion for karate. He looks forward to every class and is excited to continue improving his skills. It’s amazing to see how much he’s grown, both physically and mentally, in such a short time. One of the most remarkable things is how enthusiastic he has become about the idea of becoming a sensei one day! The positive influence and encouragement from the instructors have inspired him to set big goals and dream about what’s possible. The staff and instructors at MBD Martial Arts are absolutely wonderful. They are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and supportive. It’s clear that they care deeply about their students and their development, both in martial arts and as individuals. The environment is always welcoming, and the dojo is very clean and well-maintained. The community at MBD Martial Arts is fantastic—everyone is supportive, kind, and respectful, which makes it such a positive and motivating place for my son to learn. I can see the value of the friendships and connections he’s already made after such a short time. I highly recommend MBD Martial Arts to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow, learn, and thrive. The experience has been nothing short of incredible, and I am so grateful for the positive impact it has had on my son.“

“Great place to learn taekwondo. Master DD, Master Max, and Master Joanna are great instructors who care about the people who come to learn the art. They will take the time to help you learn 1 on 1. This has been a fantastic place for my almost 10 year old daughter to learn martial arts. They also have movie nights every last Friday of the month and celebration on holidays. A great way for kids as well as parents to make friends and be social. I 100% recommend Martial Arts of Des Plaines.“

“Firstly, if Ma'am or Sir end up reading this, I have to say that I'm sorry I didn't share a reason for my sudden departure from lessons. I had been stewing on it for a while, as High School drew closer and closer to beginning, and I knew that I wouldn't be able to focus on both. That conflict of interests ultimately made me enjoy these lessons less and less, as I was naively afraid to directly voice my concerns, and ended up saying nothing like the young and dumb teenager I was. I probably should have written this review much earlierSecondly. Having spent so much time here, I can safely say that it is one of the most welcoming, honest, and family-like groups I've ever been a part of. Practicing, training, sparring, and learning together always felt wonderful thanks to how much each of us got to bond with one another, form friendships, etc. Not only is this an excellent place to learn Tae-Kwon-Do, it is an excellent place to meet people you genuinely enjoy engaging and interacting with, especially Sir and Ma'am, who are the best instructors a student could ask for.I apologize that it has taken so long for me to say much of anything after my departure, there is no excuse for that, and even less for not sharing the reason for it prior to doing so. I cannot apologize enough for that, truly, I cannot- E. Rodriguez“

“It's not Gracie Barra, it's Tiki Terrace now. My family and I shared a wonderful time together to celebrate 2 birthdays. We saw several Hawaiian dances and heard a little of Hawai'I 's history and traditions. Because there were several people celebrating their birthday's, 2 people where brought up on stage to dance. It seemed as though the whole restaurant was one big party. My family certainly enjoyed the experience. The food was okay, shredded pork, salmon and breaded chicken were served with white rice and a macaroni noodle salad.“