Martial Arts Schools near Elk Grove Village

“My daughter has been attending classes here for 3 years and she is also apart of the school's competition team. The school's cost and expectations for the students who wish to be on competition team were very clearly presented to the parents.
My daughter has loved her experience at Kennedy's martial arts. She has made great friends and has built up wonderful self confidence. We feel very welcome there. The Masters are very encouraging and want each student to be the best they can. I was inspired by these Masters to take up my practice as a black belt in Taekwondo again. I have had a wonderful experience as an adult student practicing here.“

“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!“

“Great place, great people. If your considering enrollment there's a completely free class to check out the place.“

“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!“

“I truly believe this is a great place for young children to learn the basics of martial arts while also having fun in a kid-friendly environment.

My son really loves coming here, and I have personally noticed a lot of positive changes in his confidence since he started taking classes. As a father, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your child genuinely enjoy an activity—especially when I get to be a part of that experience with him.

One thing I truly appreciate is that this place does not feel like it is just about making money. You can tell they genuinely understand the value of these activities for young children. Teaching little kids is not easy, and their pricing is much more affordable than many other places. To me, that shows they are doing this with passion and care. Without a true love for what they do, it would be very difficult to offer classes for young children at such a reasonable price.

I highly recommend this place to any parent who is looking for a fun, positive, and meaningful activity for their child.“

“Sonny is great with the kids. He is fun and has a great teaching style. Mr. Nelson is awesome. Kids listen to him and pay attention. Great place. Very flexible with the classes and accommodating the times /days that work best for parents!“

“My daughter and I both enjoy coming here for self defense classes. They are very welcoming, they teach you very practical self defense maneuvers/tips, they’re involved in the community, offer free classes, birthday parties, scout events and more. It’s family run and they have their heart and soul in their work. Highly recommend checking out.“

“Dropped in while visiting the area and had a great experience. The gym was very clean, the instruction was excellent, and everyone was welcoming from the moment I walked in.“

“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!“

“Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful community and family vibes. Teaches the kids good life skills and stick very well to the Taekwondo tenets. Good self defense skills and good quality Taekwondo. Very happy with my time here“

“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.“

“The summer camp is great. My son loves going there. They keep the kids busy. The instructors/teachers are patient, respectful and great people.“

“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.“

“Recently took on the Muay Thai class; Coach Silv is a great instructor & has a lot of patience for beginners & runs a great kids class also! Great environment!“

“My daughter has been attending classes for over 3 years and loves this school over others we tried. Very thorough instruction and very caring atmosphere. And fun and engaging! We love it here!“

“Very happy with the boxing classes for kids. My son have improved a lot and they teach them discipline.“

“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.“

“Taekwondo has done so much for me! I’ve gained so much confidence through all my years here. Everyone is so sweet and supportive that this place has become a second family. Master Netzel is attentive and uplifting; he truly wants the best for your kids!“

“We have positive experience with CKC and with all the coaches. What we like about the Sensei is that he is gentle and tough when it comes to discipline which was the main reason we put my nephew in Karate. He has earned brown/black belt and working towards his black belt. Thanks to CKC Sensei and other coaches.“

“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 girls love this place they are excited every week to come . The teachers are great and helpful.“

“Coach Mike is top of the top. He knows exactly how to pass on his knowledge in a clear and effective way. Very professional great attitude, and real experience you can feel on the mat. High level training great atmosphere, and serious results. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to truly learn and improve.“

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

“I always wanted to get into a combat sport but i was very nervous in going to the gym. I heard about Top Notch and i wanted to give it a try and i absolutely love it. The environment here is very welcoming, im able to train with people who have way more experience than me and they are good to work with especially since i dont have the same experience. Finding the right gear for me was also a little hard but Mac who is the owner has very good gear for good prices. Overall this gym is awesome and if you are someone like me who is nervous to start, i recommend coming to Top Notch and train with the best.“

“JKD and Krav Maga are the best combined training for self defense Ive found in 20+ years. Of training.“