Martial Arts Schools near Hanover Park

“The place where I started my martial arts journey, and where I learned to count in Korean! I should've been a K pop star instead of a martial artist! More social proof that way and easy money, but I've always chosen the artists route, even martial artist Great basics taught here, and even early on they saw they had a monster on their hands. I'd be breaking boards and doing chores at like 10! Taking out the twash!“

“My son started at the Bartlett location a year ago. The staff is really friendly and encouraging of all the kids. It’s a great atmosphere for them to be a part of. I have recently started the adult program myself. It’s a lot of fun and I recommend checking it out.“

“My 5-year-old daughter has been attending classes here, and I’m genuinely impressed with how well the instructors treat the kids. This is a true family-run school, and you can feel the balance between discipline, kindness, and motivation in every class.

In just the first month, my daughter made strong progress — both in technique and in confidence. The instructors know how to keep kids focused while still making the training enjoyable. They also give out small intermediate awards, which really encourages the children to work harder and stay excited about learning.

The atmosphere here is supportive and positive, and you can see that every child receives attention and guidance. For parents, it’s incredibly reassuring to watch how respectfully and patiently the staff works with the kids.

Parking is easy and never a problem.

I highly recommend this martial arts school for families looking for quality training, structure, and a caring environment.“

“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!“

“Loved ❤️ this presentation by George at Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association meeting! So many smart ideas for self defense.“

“Joey and Kyle are great instructors, coaches, and are very welcoming. The community is friendly and diverse. The curriculum has thought behind it and is up to date. Easily the nicest facility I’ve been to as well. ????“

“Joining P3 has been one of the best decisions for me and my family. My kids have trained here for three years, and I’ve been training for 1.5 years. The coaches — Axel, Argel, Brian, and Chris — are among the best in the nation, combining high-level instruction with patience and support for both kids and adults (esp this 37 year old with no martial arts background). P3 offers a competitive and family-friendly atmosphere that’s rare. If you want to level up your jiu-jitsu, P3 is the place to be.“

“Great martial arts gym and Master Kim is a pleasure to work with. The team is professional, organized, and clearly passionate about what they do. They genuinely care about their students and maintain a welcoming, respectful environment. Highly recommend both as a gym and as people to work with.“

“My son has been attending this taekwondo class for about three months and he really enjoys it. The instructors are all very kind and patient, and the class atmosphere is positive and encouraging. We’ve already seen improvements in his confidence and focus. Overall, a great experience so far.“

“My daughter love being here. She enjoys and that the most important as a parent to see them truly enjoying and also getting stronger not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. I made the best decision for my daughter by putting her in this class because the teacher is the best and kind to all the kids“

“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!“

“This is an absolutely wonderful place for kids and adults to learn confidence and build strength. It's a family-run business with with a great positive personal growth vibe. The values of this martial art include integrity, humility, honesty and commitments, which are embodied by the family who operate this school. I can't recommend it enough“

“Tough to summarize just how good Ms. Sugino and her classes are. I want to avoid clichés and hyperbole, but she truly is a wonderful teacher who is empowering these kids, in body and mind. With dicsipline, she immediately commands respect from the kids, but always in a playful and welcoming environment. The kids just know to listen, but somehow, always have the time of their lives at class.
I as a parent have learned (My first class i was uptight and hovering) so much from the classes, and look forward to the bonding and relationship opportunities they provide for me and my son.
If you are on the fence about trying a class, do it. My only regret is not starting my son earlier than his 5th birthday.

Your kid will obviously learn great martial arts skills, and improve their physical capabilities but the social aspects the camaraderie, the humility and the respect they will learn is what makes this place so special. Thank you Ms Sugino.“

“I was once a student there and I loved the teachers, they are amazing and they actually help you a lot (I was in the program for 4 years and I never will forget this). You get to have so much fun, Like trust me those were the best years and I hope this message reaches my old masters and the assistants. I thank you for everything even during hard times, I thank you for everything. I hope you remember me and I wish you the best luck. Thank you Master Kim and Master Park.

Sincerely Radu“

“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.“

“Have been training for past 10yrs and I love it... highly encourage parents like me to sign up“

“Great training sessions and better coaches. Rodrigo is a great coach. Truly recommend it.“

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

“Javier really exceed my expectations he reallly well explained to my daughter what martial arts is all about..my daughter is so excited to start classes here“

“Kennedy Martial Arts Academy is an amazing place for kids and adults alike! The instructors are patient, motivating, and truly care about each student’s progress — both in martial arts and in character. The classes build confidence, focus, and respect in a fun and disciplined environment. Highly recommend for families looking for quality training and positive values!“

“Perfect for people who want to train affordably, long term. This is an honest dojo that doesn't want you to drop hundreds of dollars for mediocre training, and the people are some of the nicest you'll ever see. Don't get discouraged by the location because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone wanting to get into martial arts.“

“Very good. Teaches martial arts but also focus on repect, discipline, school work, care for siblings...etc“