We love this martial arts school! My 5 year old son absolutely loves his classes, and I love that…read morehe's getting great physical activity while also learning about discipline, respect, and character. Mr. Brumitt is wonderful with the kids and creates such a positive environment. Highly recommended!

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Mr. Brumitt and his karate program…read more For the first time, my son has found a place where he feels safe, confident, accepted, and genuinely excited to be. On karate days, he starts asking from the moment he wakes up, "How many more minutes until karate?" That kind of excitement says everything. Mr. Brumitt has been absolutely phenomenal with my son. He has a remarkable ability to meet each child where they are while still encouraging them to grow, challenge themselves, and believe in what they're capable of. My son is gaining so much more than karate skills...he's building confidence, resilience, discipline, and self-esteem. As a parent, there's nothing more meaningful than watching someone invest in your child's character with patience, kindness, and genuine care. Mr. Brumitt is helping shape my son into a kind, confident young man, and for that, I will always be grateful. I cannot recommend Mr. Brumitt more highly.

Since 2019, I've done kickboxing classes as an adult and couldn't be happier. I'm being challenged,…read morebut also shown patience in learning technique. Every trainer has made me feel very comfortable and worthy of their time and attention. The level of training that I'm receiving is outstanding. Thank you!

When my son started he was very shy and lacked confidence. Now his confidence is thru the roof. He…read moredoes presentations in front of a whole gym room and his teachers say he's the first to raise his hand. Rocky has helped him with all of this.

Really helpful with my shy little guy. Very accommodating helping him find the right class for his…read morematurity level.

Awesome kids birthday party today there!!!! My son was…read moreturning 8 and it was one of his favorite parties!!! Justin and Julia were amazing and kept the kids in line. I would come back here again for more birthday parties. I highly HIGHLY recommend the 2 hour party. It was perfect.

I loved it. My child has learned so much, and I always see her smiling. She says it's the best…read morething to do in a bad situation.

All 3 of my children are enrolled and we have gotten so much out of the program! Mr. Drescher is an…read moreoutstanding instructor. He is so great with the kids, he is talented beyond his craft. He makes learning fun but also takes the role of imparting martial arts skills seriously. He is very dedicated to the studio and his students and they learn so much more than martial arts moves. They reinforce respect and self discipline, the importance of keeping commitments, using your voice, and being responsible. They are incredibly inclusive and welcoming. They really build the kids up by helping develop belief in their own abilities. Every instructor is really great in their own ways (especially ms. Shah and Ms. Oie) and we couldn't be happier with our experience. We plan to continue to participate for a long time. I'm grateful to NK South Elgin and we feel like valued members of their team. What we've gained has been priceless. I highly recommend this studio! It's the best!

We just hosted a 5 year old birthday party here for my son and 13 of his friends! No small ask to…read morekeep that many young kids entertained and happy, but it was more than accomplished by Sensei Harvey. Kevin the owner and a couple other staff membership were also all hands on deck and I've not got a single complaint. Sensei Harvey also had a great sense of humor with all the littles that kept us adults in stitches while watching the class! 10/10 recommend!

Our daughter has been going to pma since it first opened and our son just recently aged into the…read moretoddler class. I cannot say enough great things about this place. Everyone who works there wants to be there and truly cares about the kids. Sensei Harvey is an amazing teacher and has become an outstanding role model to our kids. He focuses on martial arts but also teaches his students life lessons on being good people. He is kind and caring but also appropriately stern when needed. We're grateful to have him teach our children. Kevin, the owner, and the rest of the staff are great as well. They're welcoming and approachable. They are always accommodating to any special needs or requests. I'd also highly recommend their birthday parties. If you're looking to get your child, or yourself, into martial arts, you won't be disappointed.

This a review for the Morton Grove location…read more Our 4 year old son had an absolute fantastic time with sensei Patel in the 4-7 year old beginner class. He looked forward to each class, and was always eager to tell us what he did in class. Sensei Patel did a fantastic job of balancing the class for all ages, not sidelining anyone, and instilling an eagerness in the students to learn more. Occasionally sensei Patel had to reign in, and redirect the energy a bit, however in a class geared towards rambunctious younger learners that is to be expected. For the following session we had him progress to a beginner/continuer 4-7 year old class. We wanted to keep him at the same or somewhat higher level of expectation as in sensei Patel's class. He was by far the youngest student in the class, and the older students were obviously much further down the road with their karate skills. The class ended up catering more towards the older students (6 and 7 year olds). What is needed to engage and motivate a 4-5 year old and a 6-7 year old student is quite different. Also, there are limits to what can be reasonably expected from a 4 year old student. With that said, the instructor was very skilled in martial arts, and for older students I can see him being suitable.

Our boys have been training with ISKC since they were four years old. Almost 6 years later and one…read moreof them with a Sho Dan, we are still going strong! This place is more than a karate dojo to us, it is our extended family. We are very thankful that we found ISKC through our park district. From the excellent programs (for both young and old), to the top notch Senseis, nothing is short of the best. This organization is teaching my boys not only great karate (both competition and real life application), but also teaches them to be healthy, disciplined and confident about themselves. All these skills are directly helping them succeed in their school life as well and making them into well rounded individuals. My boys have also made great friends through this club that they will keep for a very long while! If you are looking for a karate club, par excellence, ISKC is definitely Chicagoland's top karate club! Highly recommended!

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!