Martial Arts Schools near Lake Zurich

“My kids could not be happier here. They have fun, challenge themselves, and gain new bonds. Thank you for everything, LZFMA Team!“

“Great place for my daughter to train and grow. Master Kim is very kind and supportive!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 Master Jang Taekwondo Studio for over a year now.
The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about each student’s progress. They create a positive and supportive environment where students can build confidence, discipline, and respect while learning valuable self-defense skills. I’ve seen tremendous improvements in my son’s physical fitness, confidence, and overall discipline. We are very grateful to be part of this wonderful community.“

“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.“

“The instructors at Tiger Academy are professional, experienced, and trustworthy. Our daughter is learning life lessons that have helped her with discipline, confidence, self control. We couldn’t be happier!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Coach Kyle and the Striking Arts team offer great instruction and coaching for fighters of all levels. Whether you’re a fighter interested in competing or someone looking for a great workout, Striking Arts is for you. In addition to training kickboxing or learning self defense, the Striking Arts community truly makes each member feel like part of a team.“

“My daughter has been part of Master Kim’s Taekwondo for more than a year now, and she truly enjoys it so much. She started when she had just turned four, and this October she will be turning six. She has had so much fun with all the different activities and experiences along the way.

Master Kim is an excellent instructor who genuinely cares for his students and creates a positive, engaging environment for them to learn and grow. As parents, we also really enjoy watching the classes—so much so that sometimes it makes us want to participate ourselves.

We also appreciate Master Kim’s helpers, especially Patrick. He is a great kid, always kind and helpful, and we’re always happy to see him there.

I wholeheartedly recommend Master Kim’s Taekwondo to any family looking for a fun, supportive, and enriching activity for their child.“

“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.“

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

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“Sensei Chris is the best!! So much knowledge n constantly learning n passing his knowledge to his students HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! you don’t have to be Japanese to do karate RESPECT! Osu!“

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