Authentic enchiladas 10/10!! Friendly service and delicious food, this place is a gem. Will…read moredefinitely return.

Love this neighborhood dojo! My child has been doing well and I love the mix of skill levels that…read morecome to their class. Even though we are still a white belt we get to work with and learn things that the yellow, green and blue belts do as well. This place is a real community and very supportive, amazing instructors!

Great School! Master Frank is highly knowledgeable in many arts that include Military Tae Kwon Do…read morein five styles! This is a family oriented environment with classes for everyone. Children and adults and teens. There is Mixed Martial Arts, there is grappling also. There is also a new school that has recently opened-on 2100 and Dickens. They have fitness classes there. Zumba, and a Yoga type class. Tae Kwon Do and Karate is taught there as well as a class called Silat, which is a mixed martial art coming from places like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia to name a few. The instructor for that class is a good guy and he has a good background in the art. five stars!

Great place for the kids!!!!! I registered my 6 yrs old…read moredaughter to the Summer Camp at Chicago Martial Arts Assoc. this year! She had so much fun there, as at the same time she learn basic martial arts, discipline and she got an amazing self confidence! Master Frank is very caring and makes sure that the kids enjoy every second at the Camp and the MArtial Arts classes! They have now for the first time, the After School program where the kids will be able to do their homework and then some martial arts class! If you can't pick up your kids from school, they will also have some kind of transportation from nearby schools!! Very affordable, and great! :)

This place is great! If you want your child to feel welcomed and also grow in character and…read moreconfidence. It's a family run business, and filled with heart. I truly enjoyed seeing my son run with excitement to class and see Master Shim greeting him with a big smile at the entry. Every class is different and the kids learn a lot and get their energy out. Master Psi typically teaches and has a great way of leading class, creating a positive and encouraging environment for all the kids of different age groups. Master Psi is impressive, and instills respect, integrity, and discipline. He is kind, patient, and truly great with kids and can run an entire class effectively bu himself. As I would observe him in practice, many parents would do the same and speak so highly of him, and also mention the positive influence this place has had on their kids - many growing in confidence and discipline. Truly a great place. My son was 5 when he started, the youngest of the bunch, and did 3 months of classes. We moved this summer, and he still misses the class and all his friends there! Truly a great program for all age groups. Thank you again Master Shim and Master Psi for your dedication, patience, and kindness.

If you want to join this Martial Arts class, you will notice Master Shim will force you to pay for…read moreatleast 3 months. There is no monthly option. Actually he will convince you to pay for a year. And there is a SOLID reason behind it! UNLESS you have a super athletic body and have been doing gymnastics for years, YOU WILL INCUR AN INJURY IN THIS CLASS!! And then Master Shim WILL NOT REFUND YOUR MONEY but will try to CONVINCE you to continue the class even after incurring an injury. I incurred a leg injury while doing this class since there is no prep. training and you will be thrown into class which can be mild or severe depending on the "mood" of the trainer, who is the son of Master Shim. My knee injury was so severe in Shim's class, I had to be treated by Bone & Knee institute and furthermore had to consult with a medical doctor who put me into a rehab and strictly prohibited me to continue Shim's training. I was affected for a whole month with my work and travel plans adversely affected. So I approached Master Shim with a doctor note and showed my injury and asked politely for a partial refund, ONLY for unused time since he received 3months advance ( remember Master Shim always charges you for 3 months and even try to convince you for 1 yr advance payment). First he gave me a lot of BS, saying that I should be a "man" and continue this class even I was in Rehab for a month. I left that day but approached him a few days later and told him that I will never be able to continue this class, so please refund my unused time only (which was 2/3rd). Master Shim told me to come after a month since he was "tight" on money to provide me any refund. So I waited one month and went back to him again. Master Shim started to act upset with me and said that he talked to his son, who is the actual owner of this Martial Arts operation (Which is a lie, Master Shim is the real owner), and that his son has advised Master Shim to only refund me $100 (instead of $350). I was quite shocked but knowing that something is better than nothing at that point, asked him to refund only $100. He again asked me to come back again (4th time) and made an appointment with me at 5pm the next day. When I went at 5pm the next day, he was nowhere to be found. I left disappointed but came back around 6:30pm (5th time) and he was still nowhere to be found. I asked his son where he was, and Master Shim was apparently hiding in the backroom instead of in his front office, as he always is. By this time I was convinced that Master Shim is a CROOK. But I waited patiently outside his office as he said he will write me a check. After a couple of minutes, he brought out an empty checkbook showing me he ran out of checks and that I should come again tomorrow. I have had enough with this sleazeball named Master SHIM by this time. I simply told him firmly that I will contact an attorney and take him to court for running an operation which causes injuries to people. I also informed him that I will contact Attorney General's office and Better Business Bureau about his dishonest business practices. But that time his son came outside and was witnessing the conversation who inculcated some sense to his dad to just refund the money instead of jerking a customer around. Master Shim still refused to provide a refund, which he had promised!! At that point his son pulled out his cell phone and offered me a refund of only $100, when they actually owed me around $350. The moral of the story here is that Master Shim runs a business which is causing major injuries to people and there is a reason why they ask for 3 months or years worth of advance upfront. Unless you are an athlete or a gymnastics person or know Martial arts already, you WILL INCUR AN INJURY HERE. And guess What? You will receive a goodbye from this operation if you ask for any refund. Actually they will encourage to bring your injured self back again, and continue to get injured because there is no money back. JOIN THIS SHIM'S TRAINING AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

Our kids have had a wonderful experience here. They do a great job keeping the kids engaged while…read moreteaching them patience, respect and body control. The birthday party package is also top notch. The kids are moving and having fun plus cake cutting with a sword! highly recommend!

We had our daughters 6th birthday party at Agbon Martial Arts. They did a wonderful job, helping…read moresetup all the decorations, engaging all her friends to participate, and taking photos to share for everyone. Watching the kids faces to break a board was a highlight. Best birthday party. Master Mary Ann delivers great communication so it's very clear what to expect the day of the party. We can't thank Agbon Martial Arts enough for this wonderful party and what they provide each week in class for our daughter. Thank you!

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Fantastic place to train. World class instructors and a safe environment. Highly recommended.read more

The kids program is great! My 7 year old has been going for almost 2 years and it has done wonders…read morefor her mental health and confidence. Master Ken is solid

Parents be AWARE... I am filled complaint about a…read morebait-and-switch tactic done by this company with BBB.  I took my kids for a trial lesson in August, and the owner, Kwang H, gave me a paper to sign, noting that it was to save my kid's spot in case I decided to join. He specifically told me I didn't have to pay anything. I specifically told him I was not ready to join yet. Fast forward to November 06/24, I got a call saying I signed a contract and owed them money. I am speechless at this company's lack of transparency, blunt trickery, and cunning toward parents trying to survive day in and day out. I feel deeply misled by this situation. My children visited one day for the trial lesson only. I did not agree with any payment or submit payment information.

I recently contacted the owner, Pete, through their website to drop in and train while I was in…read moreChicago for business. He was very open about the idea (some gym owners aren't) and told me to download the class schedule off their website as it was modified due to Covid. After my visit I was pleasantly surprised by the level of Jiu Jitsu being taught by Pete as well as his students skill level. I was required to pay a small drop in fee, but it wasn't a big deal as I've been asked the same of several gyms I've visited. Overall I would definitely suggest you check out Rio Jiu Jitsu if you are in the Chicago area, I'm glad I did

So, to be completely honest I wanted my child to do martial arts but I didn't know the difference…read morebetween them all. Rio Jiu Jitsu opened up behind my house & I was still reluctant despite my husbands excitement to enroll our daughter there. Probably because I didn't know a lot about Jiu Jitsu. Well the first day we brought my daughter I fell in love with this place! Changed my mind in a second! They are so great there! Their kids classes are awesome! My daughter has grown so much in the short time she's been doing this! The coaches are so great with the kids! Firm but gentle. They give the children discipline & goals. I am so happy that we are there. There's a real sense of community there too. Everyone is welcoming! I can't wait to see my daughter grow there. She is determined to win a medal one day and I believe she can there!!

Finding a new gym after moving to Chicago was one of the hardest parts of the transition. As a…read morepurple belt who's been training for several years, I wanted a community where I'd feel supported instead of being pushed to the side like I've experienced at previous gyms. From the moment I reached out, everyone at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu was incredibly welcoming. They invited me to come in, and when I arrived, they already knew my name. Alex, the owner, introduced himself personally, was genuinely kind, and made me feel comfortable right away. The instruction has been exceptional. The technical details are exactly what I was looking for, especially since I wanted to improve my bottom game. Another huge highlight has been the number of women who train here, which is something I haven't experienced at past academies. It's been refreshing to be part of such an inclusive environment. The training is challenging in all the right ways, and I already feel like I'm growing as a grappler. Most importantly, I feel welcomed and like I'm part of the team rather than an outsider. That means more than I can express. If you're looking for high-level instruction and an amazing community, I can't recommend Molinaro Jiu Jitsu enough.

Professor Alex is a great instructor and a human being. He…read moreis my ideal person when it comes to character in an instructor/jiu-jitsu Professor. He is very kind, humble, detailed, cool, energetic, genuine, present, sincere, not greedy, etc etc etc lol. He's very young, but don't let that fool you-he knows his stuff! As a woman training jiu jitsu, I am very comfortable and safe training with Professor Alex and his students. He also doesn't discriminate (I'm a mom of three kids but he never tells me that a certain technique "is not for me") and I appreciate that so much. I started training with him August 2022. Wish I had met him sooner (cry!). I live in the suburbs and I wish I could go more often (another cry!)