Martial Arts Schools near Vernon Hills

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I've been attending classes through KH Kim at my location park district and at the main school in Northbrook since 2022, and I love it! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, and it's a fun learning environment for kids and adults of all ages and fitness levels.“

“This is an excellent martial arts school. For those interested in learning how to use the weaponry and techniques used by the samurai, look no further.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We have had an amazing experience at Rocha's Tiger Martial Arts. The Master Miguel is professional, patient, and truly cares about every student's growth. Since my son started training here, we have seen a big improvement in his confidence, discipline, and respect. The master always creates a positive, welcoming, and encouraging environment. We are very grateful to be part of this academy and highly recommend it to any family looking for an excellent Tae Kwon Do program. They are also a bilingual program.“

“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.“

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

“I love the skills drills at CPAC and Randee is an incredible instructor. She’s patient, personable and encouraging and works with each of us at our skill level. She focuses on and teaches skills both individually and as a group and is excellent at breaking down the fundamentals.“

“Lee’s Taekwondo is a really nice place! The instructors are very professional and clearly have a lot of experience. They are extremely patient with the kids, making the classes both fun and educational. You can really see how much they care about each student’s progress. On top of that, the pricing is very affordable compared to other locations in the area, which makes it a great choice for families. Highly recommend!“

“Best place for growing community friendship. Master Lee is the best! My son got better attention, speed and positive vibes! And summer camp is great too, they had fishing, golf, swimming pool and other activities! The best part is that all instructors are so friendly and tolerant to kid’s messy behavior. BEST BEST BEST“

“The gym is one of the best for starting your martial arts training. I have been going there for years and the levels of experience the instructor Jose has is incredible valuable. It continues to be a great way to train your mind, body, and spirit with every training session. If you want to make something of yourself or just trying to better yourself, this is the place to go. Be confident, be consistent, and most of all trust Jose as your instructor“

“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.“

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

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

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