Martial Arts Schools near Urbana

“Great place to train. Very hospitable and knowledgeable. I was in town for work, stopped in and was able to take one of their MMA classes and learned a lot about low kicks (why, how, when, etc).“

“The atmosphere here is just incredible. Kris and colleagues do a fantastic job teaching students confidence, self-control, and earned respect.
They're fantastic.“

“Kokushi Midwest Judo is an excellent Judo school.

The instructors are great and professional. You'll find training partners of all sizes and skill levels. The atmosphere is very friendly, respectful, safe, and welcoming.

Frequent seminars conducted by top Judo players help you develop your skills and move to the next level. I recently attended two Judo seminars led by Shintaro Higashi and Kensuke Gunji. Both seminars were absolutely amazing and helped me learn new techniques, meet new friends, and share experiences.

Kokushi Midwest is the best dojo I've had the opportunity to train at.“

“Everything about this place is fantastic. The instructors are awesome! Students of all levels can learn both physical and mental discipline in a caring, supportive environment. The focus here is personal growth where students can work at their own pace to master new skills. My daughter started here and I was so impressed I decided to join and learn at the academy myself. Have been there for 2+ years now and am still excited to go every lesson!“

“My oldest child started at White Tiger about a year ago, and we were so impressed that the whole family is now enrolled. Grandmaster Thursh, Kalika and the other instructors do a fantastic job of working with young students at a developmentally appropriate level, instilling a sense of discipline and focus that will serve them outside the academy as well. And my wife and I are achieving new fitness goals as adult learners too! Belts are not given until the material has been mastered, leaving you with a true sense of accomplishment when you move up. Highly recommended.“

“The principles of Shaolin that this school teaches have become the foundation of my personal style that I practice to this day.10/10 Highly Recommend!“