Martial Arts Schools near Wheeling

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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’ve been a member here only a couple months and already feel right at home. The coaches here have so much to offer and are genuinely good people. If you want to train..I highly recommend Top Level“

“My son loves Jujitsu
The Masters are helpful and absolutely fun. It's great and highly recommend 👌“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Temple of Kung Fu is incredible. I am learning so much in the short time I have been a participant. Excellent instructors who implement training in a thoughtful way. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Our family has been with AKYI for almost 5 years. I am also a student and my son is in AKYI competition team. We feel very comfortable with Master Ray and Miss Amanda. They respect our decisions and never push us to do things we are not sure about. Highly recommend!“