Find martial art schools in Chicago

Learn from the best Jiu Jitsu instructors in the Chicago area who are dedicated to providing a stable, friendly environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster

Look and feel better. Learn self-defense and increase your confidence. Apply the discipline you develop at BMA to whatever you do outside the school and succeed. We offer Thai Boxing, Boxing, MMA, Kali, and self-defense classes. You will be taught a technical-based program focused on achieving a higher level of martial arts. Start your transformation

Movimento BJJ & Fitness is a fully featured Brazilian jiu jitsu and muay thai kickboxing studio. We use only industry-leading, anti-microbial Fuji mats, premium Fairtex, Title, and Triumph heavy bags, and an array of kettlebells speed ladders, and exercise balls to make the most of every session. In addition to our on-mat features, Movimento provides

We actively seek to help the community in numerous ways, and participate in it's development by acting not only as a martial arts gym, but as a role model for many kids, teens, and adults. We teach actual fighting techniques, using traditional Muay Thai and modern western techniques for sport fighting or self-defense. Cardio and FULL BODY conditioning

Our classes are educational and designed to make learning self-defense, effective and exciting. By nurturing your understanding and abilities, a mindset of empowerment and confidence emerges. Once immersed in the BJJ lifestyle, your knowledge of the martial art will transcend throughout, and lead to a more fulfilling life! Our youth program is designed

Some of Chicago's most promising youth are falling into hopelessness. Teens disheartened by generational poverty, academic neglect, and the trauma of community violence are turning to the streets. We contribute to the momentum improving Chicago's future by attracting youth least likely to join mentoring and tutoring programs-- the kids who like to fight

Little Village Martial Arts has been in the community for 13 years now. We are the largest school in the area with a waiting area. Our school is the only private martial arts school in the city's southwest side. Our students are held to high standards not just in the training area but in their everyday lives. Our students must maintain good grades

If your schedule is unpredictable or you'd like one on one instruction with Master Ky Jacoby, private lessons are a great solution. Our Private Lesson Package includes six, 50 minute private lessons, one uniform and one white belt. Contact us now to set up your private lessons! We want to connect with your business. Adding a self-defense seminar to

We are a Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate school offering karate classes in Lakeview, Chicago. Established in 1962 we trace our lineage to Karate masters such as Shihan Sugiyama, Shihan Nishiyama, and Master Funakoshi, the founder of the Shotokan style of Karate. Join us for martial arts classes and learn the original Japanese art of self defense

Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy (DBJ) is a one-of-a-kind, scenario-based self-defense art that instructs students to respond to realistic scenarios with marginal effort using concepts of physics, balance, leverage and technique as well as knowledge of human makeup. DBJ teaches students efficient timing, and also the use of footwork and body

The focus of our martial arts school in Oak Park IL is on physical fitness, character development and self defense, rather than fighting. Our overarching goal is in building our student's self-esteem. As soon as you become a martial arts student, you join a community that works together toward improved physical strength and stamina, better focus and

BJJ X Yoga is family owned and operated. After we discovered we were having our second child we decided to follow our dreams of opening up a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy and Yoga Studio. Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor Jeff Yumul is a well esteemed black belt under Pete the Greek of Chicago. Head Yoga Instructor Deanna received her RYT 200 hr certification

Bel Air Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts school designed specifically for neurodiverse youth. We partner with other schools to offer classes that accommodate our student's interests, strengths and challenges-all in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. Being distracted, withdrawn, defiant or prone to emotional outbursts exist to some extent in all kids

Tohkon grew to more than fifty members soon after its founding and outgrew the original facility, moving to the Japanese American Service Committee in 1995 and developing a partnership that continues to this day. The JASC is a United Way agency that was at the time in the midst of a transition from a social services facility for the elderly to a community

Stop by Hu Shin Kai and try us for free. Free trial classes are intended for prospective members evaluating our gym, class schedule and instructors. Sensei Nakamura is a Japanese national and has trained karate for over 30 years and has won several national and international tournaments in the collegiate and adult divisions. Consistently a candidate

Has been teaching in the Chicago area for more than 30 years, he has created many champions; Youth-Cadet-Junior and Adults. Master Cardenas holds a 6th Degree black belt in Taekwondo - Member of World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and Kukkiwon- he practiced at Chang's Taekwondo academy for about 30 years; high caliber competitor in forms and sparring

Unanimous Boxing Gym started as a conversation between Trinidad Garcia and his then client Yuri Polyak over a beer during the Mayweather vs Maidana rematch in 2015. They both wanted to build a gym where they could showcase their love of the sport. Unanimous Boxing Gym opened its doors in June of 2016 with the idea of creating an inviting space for people

At the Kung fu Academy of Chicago, traditional training standards are maintained. Our commitment to the martial arts has remained firm since the establishment of the school in the mid 70s. The program of study is based on the Northern Shaolin style of the Seven Star Praying Mantis (Chi-Xing Tong Long Chuan) as taught by Master S. Kwan. Since the Rogers

Our classes are educational, effective, and exciting. Instructors teach in a structured and straightforward manner so that EVERYONE can participate, learn, and experience results! This is a learning environment that builds confidence and strength. Our kids' program is designed to instill confidence and teach practical self-defense skills. Your child

The Chinese Martial Arts and Wellness Center is a community of like-minded individuals whose mission is to foster a culture of health through physical fitness, self-defense, alternative medicine and personal spiritual growth. Our mission is to foster a love and appreciation for ancient martial arts in order to cultivate a life with balance. Our school

Find out why so many people in Chicago turn to Karate Academy for their martial arts training. Parents just like you have discovered how to maximize their child's potential and accelerate their development! Request more information or Get Started Today with our Exclusive Online Only Offer! The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having

Come and experience training like never before. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense or train for competition, our world-class teachers will help you get there. One of the greatest benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the improvement on your overall fitness without you realizing it. Constant drilling sessions and sparring will certainly have an

Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness provides students with the opportunity to train in traditional martial arts such as Taekwondo and Hapkido as well as our own national award-winning martial art - Guardian Way. Guardian Way provides unique and cutting-edge training in striking, grappling, ground fighting, weapons and self-healing techniques. All

Shinjinkai is a community united by a common purpose: intensive study of Japanese warrior arts. You'll find our culture to be one of camaraderie, hard work, and the joy of practice. Our association of dojos is known worldwide for traditional, rigorous training. Today, society judges individuals by what they do or own. In the dojo, however, our only

Clarence Griffin's Windy City Boxing Club is back and running in Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood. Windy City Boxing is Chicago's throwback boxing gym that has Olympic boxing alumni as owners and a family heritage of boxing. We offer boxing classes, personal training & more! Today, my goal is to bring boxing back to a state of prominence in Chicago, similar

Tae Kwon Do is a traditional martial art that has been a part of Korean culture for thousands of years, not just a sport. Unlike other sports which focus mainly on the physical aspects of performance, Tae Kwon Do focuses on mental and inner strength development. Tae Kwon Do helps students to acquire physical strength along with responsibility, discipline