Was looking for a Martial arts studio in the area for my son who is 6 and we found a add for…read morenaperville martial arts $59 plus free uniform it was close to our home. I called andrew we spoke For a few min and we had scheduled a free class to come check it out, we stopped the next day the class seemed ok Mr wang was good with the kids but i took my son there to learn martial arts not play belt tag he can do that at the park for free. I asked about the $59 mo with uniform and you have to 1st PAY $150 REGISTRATION FEE theres your free uniform, then agree to a 3 to 12 mo contract ranging from $150mo to $250mo and u must give 2mo notice to cancel. This guy preached respect and trust but then throws out adds to get you in the door with all kinds of HIDDEN FEES. Bad business model, cant trust the instructor. We found a great place in lise with great instructors and no BS HIDDEN FEES.

Mr. Wang is a GREAT teacher and mentor to these kids. He communicates very well and allows the…read morechildren to grow into their potential with respectful guidance and instruction. I am so glad we found this place!

We can't say enough great things about ATA Karate for Kids / Success Now Martial Arts in Darien!…read moreFrom the moment we joined, we felt like part of the family. The instructors are truly exceptional--they are knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and genuinely invested in every student's success. What we love most is the supportive, family-like atmosphere. Every student is challenged to do their best while being encouraged every step of the way. Whether your goal is to build confidence, learn self-defense, stay active, or compete at the local, national, or even world level, the opportunities are there for both children and adults to take their taekwondo journey as far as they want. Our daughter is a second-degree black belt, and watching her grow in confidence, discipline, and leadership has been incredible. I recently decided to join classes myself, and it has been such a rewarding experience. Training together has made our family's experience even more meaningful. If you're looking for a martial arts school with outstanding instructors, a positive environment, and a community that truly cares about its students, I highly recommend ATA Karate for Kids / Success Now Martial Arts. We are so grateful to be part of this amazing school!

Charlie has been coming for over 2 years And has learned so much. The instructors are all so…read morepatient and amazing with kids. Have seen many kids grow and develop not only in taekwondo skills, but in their manners and listening skills. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. It's one big family!

I've been an adult student at Kennedy's for nearly 10 years, and I have nothing but great things to…read moresay about the school or the family which owns and operates it. It's been thrilling to see them expand and certify new instructors, then bring in new and complimentary martial art styles. This school is the epitome of traditional martial arts professionalism, philosophy, and integrity. If you stick to it with these instructors, you or your child will be better for it.

I love this place! It has amazing instructors. They are all Nice and funny. They get the moves…read moreinto our heads. Make sure we are disciplined. One day is review. The other is learned. This place is the best for martial arts

This is a great class my kids are doing this class for 5 years they got so strong and learned how…read moreto defend Them self. And I also love the discipline they teach. Love this 100% recommend this class.

My experience with Kim's Martial Arts has been fantastic!  I am 45 years old and have been a…read morestudent here for a little over 2 years.  My only regret is not joining years ago. After years of watching my daughter train, I was approached by Grand Master Kim about joining.  It was something I always wanted to do but was concerned I would not be able to keep up the pace with the much younger students.  However, Grand Master Kim assured me I would be fine. From the beginning Master Charles dedicated lots of  personal attention to ensure I was comfortable with the curriculum.  Before long I had noticeable improvements in strength and flexibility.   Today, I am stronger, more flexible, and healthier than I was in my early 20's.  I even participate in the sparring classes and compete in tournaments; something I thought I was too old to do. Above all other positive experiences I have had here, the bond my daughter and I have formed training together is something words cannot express.  I am forever grateful to Grand Master Kim, Master Charles, and my fellow students.

Best place to practice traditional karate! Very dedicated instructors. Highly recommended for all…read moreages.

I was just thinking about my old karate training days and found this on yelp…read more If you are looking for a place to learn karate, from a real karate master, this is the place to go. When I was training there I was truly amazed at the caliber of training and people there.. But dont take my word for it look it up yourself, Shihan Miura studied kyokushin karate under founder Mas Oyama, Mas Oyama trained in many martial art styles he even trained in the dojo of Gichin Funakoshi, Shotokan Karate founder. There is real history here ,This is just a small bit of history there are literally volumes of history and it can be all checked out and verified on the internet. When I was training there Shihan Miura called his style of karate " Traditional Japanese Karate" and thats what it is. People from Japan are always visiting , and he use to have some live in students from Japan ( uchi deshi ) The Miura dojo has both young,children's classes, and older students training there. There is something there for everyone. I developed some health problems or I would still be there. Osu Ron I took this off one of Miura Dojo web pages ( http://www.miuradojo.com/?page_id=31 ) Shihan Miyuki Miura was born in 1949 in Chiba, Japan, the son of a ship's engineer. He began training in Shotokan karate at the age of 13, and had been promoted to the rank of 2nd dan black belt by his 18th birthday. He had also studied judo, achieving the rank of 1st dan at the age of 17. In 1968, upon attending college, Miura studied Kyokushin karate under karate legend Sosai Oyama (founder and director of Kyokushin karate). After graduating from Josai International University, Miura became an uchi deshi (live-in student) at the honbu dojo (headquaters) for two years becoming chief instructor. In 1971, he placed 4th in Kyokushin's All-Japan Tournament. Miura won Kyokushin's All-Japan Tournament in 1972, beating many of Japan's best competion along the way. Soon after he became champion, Sosai Oyama asked him to participate in the 100-man kumite. The 100-man kumite involves fighting 100 karate practitioners, with each full contact match following immediately after the other. Miura completed the test in a little over 3 hours on April 13, 1972. Following recovery, Mas Oyama sent Miura to the United States to run the Chicago Kyokushin dojo. Miura has since taught in the Chicago area since 1973. In 2001, he established his own independent style, World Karate Do - Miura Dojo, where he works with other full contact dojos internationally as head of the Global Budo Karate Alliance. Shihan Miura now holds the rank of 8th dan.

Elmhurst martial arts is a great school. Master Chuck is knowledgeable, experienced, and a…read morewonderful teacher. I highly recommend this school for anyone of any age looking to get into martial arts. He's fantastic with kids. My kids love and highly respect him. I've taken Modern Arnis with him and it's a fun class. Check out Elmhurst martial arts, you won't be disappointed.

My 4 year old started here about two months ago. From the very first trial class, I knew this was…read morethe place I wanted to sign up my child for success. Master Wang is incredibly talented, and a skilled communicative teacher with kids. My son, responds to him naturally, they just click. I reccomend this studio to every parent who is working on getting they're kids out of they're shell.

Amazing place that my 5 year old son started with. Mr Wang is an amazing instructor especially with…read morethe younger kids...

I have been attending Systema classes at Aikikai for over a year on-and-off…read more Kevin taught me the key principle that sustains Systema: non-destruction. I came to this Dojo with a strong Judo background having trained for over three years at a very competitive dojo that features top notch national and international athletes. I had two major injuries there and I came to realize that that kind of training was everything but realistic and also can seriously harm your own body. I'm now aware that it's not only possible but also legitimately desirable to develop exceptional combat skill without damaging your own body and/or psyche. Kevin teaches you first how to understand and "read" your own body and how to control your breathing. Once you have achieved this knowledge you can move on and develop the exceptional Systema combat skills that are based on spontaneity, instinct, precision and cost- effectiveness. Also, this is a friendly and welcoming environment for new students.

We did a bachelorette party "sword" workshop and Aikido intro with Dwight's group and absolutely…read moreloved every minute of it! The instruction group was so engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. The perfect intro and sword work for a group of beginners looking to have fun for a special event. The Dojo is beautifully designed and the perfect setting. Very impressed!