This place is great! My son, 6, did a week of summer camp here. He LOVED it. Was very nervous at…read morefirst but quickly fell in love! He now is very interested in taking karate classes during the school year!

My son loves Taekwando classes. Twice a week, friendly environment and much more…read more I will definitely recommend this great place to my friends . Great blessings to Chang's Martial!!!

My teen has been going here for about a year and really likes it…read more Master park is a kind and firm teacher

I'm officially a green belt and Master Park is really nice and very directive. He is really good at…read morehelping us and the community there is very friendly.

Been a member of this Dojo for three years and it has changed my life. It's an amazing, and…read morediverse, community that revolves around physical wellness, discipline, and camaraderie. You will be pushed, but it is safe for anyone to join no matter the experience level. There are adult classes every day: karate, kick boxing, or jiu jitsu; and kids classes for as young as 4 years old. Sensei Seijo and Sensei Joy and all the Senpais including Ciprian and Jose are amazing teachers of Kyokushin and mentors that go above and beyond to invest in each student's development. Legit love it here, it's become a second home and a second family. And I'm in the best shape of my life as an add on.

I'm so grateful Thank you imazaki dojo. The culture, the community, the leadership & investment of…read moreour kids is a rewarding experience everyone should have an opportunity to be apart of

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.

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...

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts is a great place to learn about martial arts and the instructors…read moreare very friendly and adults and kids can learn all sorts of cool martial arts techniques

I highly recommend this place. My son has had a really great experience here. We started out with…read morethe Ninja Turtles program when he was younger. It was excellent, however after a while we decided to look at other places because we don't live nearby. We eventually ended up coming back here because it is the best we have found--it is worth the commute. In addition to getting a great workout and learning martial arts skills, my son is learning discipline, focus, and other incredibly important skills like treating others with respect and being a good teammate. The instructors command respect, but also make the classes fun and really keep the kids engaged. Everyone who works here seems to really enjoy what they do. Just started my younger son too and trying to convince my daughter to join. Haven't tried the adult classes yet, but they look badass:)

Oscar is an amazing Boxing and Muay Thai boxing coach…read more I have dabbled in martial arts since I was a child and trained at several boxing, MMA, BJJ, and Thai Boxing gyms all over the city. Chicago is definitely blessed with excellent martial arts and combat sports instruction, and Oscar Bravo definitely belongs in that category. His current location is convenient off the CTA Red Line, buses, Loop, I-94, and Lake Shore Dr. His gym is upstairs from Phenomenal Fitness, which we get access to if its not too busy as a perk. Oscar's gym has the amenities that other gyms might lack, but not in an ostentatious way. Clean locker rooms, more than one shower, towels, soap, shampoo, decent bathrooms. He provides wraps, shin guards, mitts, focus pads, thai pads, whatever we need to train, plus a nice selection of Thai bags and boxing bags. There is also a treadmill. Another plus is that there are NO contracts. Just a straight fee that includes a T-Shirt, no cancellation policies, just easy Quick Pay and easy rate change if you want to train more. Its very transparent. Also we can make up classes on another week if we miss out, so we aren't wasting $. Very appreciative of that. Now on to the man himself. I've only known Oscar for a short time, but he has a great reputation as a fighter, martial artist and coach that goes way back in the community. He has a great eye for improving technique, pushing you to excel and do your best without crushing you or making you feel inadequate. There is definitely empowerment within his teaching, and he also shares his experiences with other martial arts and not limiting to what is being taught within the base art. I think this well-rounded approach is extremely beneficial as people come from all different types of backgrounds. He tries to get to know you when you first come in and evaluate where we are. There has definitely been a great progression with our Muay Thai class since i joined a few months ago, everyone is improving in fitness and technical application. Its encouraging to see the team environment develop organically without Oscar emphasizing it. Right now the class is small so we all get great individual feedback. Oscar is also great at reminding us about recovery, stretching properly, and taking care of our bodies without sounding too preachy. Strongly recommend you check out a class, for fitness, training for your first fight, or self-defense. Whether you are new or a veteran, you can learn something.

I don't usually write reviews but I really think this gym deserves one. I just moved to Chicago and…read moreI have been training muay thai/thai boxing for a while (having had several different coaches) so I was looking to continue developing myself and looked at several different Gyms in the downtown area, but all of them were either really commercial or way too expensive. By accident I found out about this gym and it was the absolute best choice. Oscar is very experienced as a coach (not one of those young fitness dudes at the gyms who tries to teach you about boxing, without having any experience). Having been to a lot of gyms before I can assure you he is a top level coach. He can really help you improve your technique and physique regardless if you are a novice or you are looking to fight on Pro level. Every student get his full attention and it is a worthwhile investment if you want to become a better boxer/kickboxer or just get in really good shape.

We looooovvvveeee this Taekwondo academy! My son has been going here for a little over one year…read morenow. Master Kim and Master Yuk are great with the kids. There are people of all different levels and they truly care about teaching the right techniques. A lot of Tae Kwon Do places might try to push for more belt tests to make money, but I know that they really try to prepare the students to excel and move up on belt levels only as necessary. My son loves going and he looks forward to his lessons. I highly recommend checking it out if you're not sure. I think they have some introductory lessons at a discounted price. Talk to the owner, master Kim, who has trained with the best in Korea and here in the states too!

This is a taekwondo school (located in Northbrook with light traffic most of time) I don't feel…read morehesitant to recommend to others :). Firstly the Korean master, who received years of strict training in Korea, takes his class seriously and right technique and spirit of Taekwondo is always his aim. It's also not a crowded Dojang with reasonable numbers of kids in each class (typically about 5 kids). So each kid can get enough attention. One thing that Master Kim earned credit for himself among the parents is that he never intends to commercialize his class. Instead his belief is "It's the quality that makes difference", and he never mind teaching a little more and a little longer. Before my daughter joined this school I did some research about other taekwondo schools in Lincolnshire, Northbrook and Deerfield. I am happy that I made right choice!

We just started taking our son who has been having behavioral issues at school and we have seen a…read moremajor attitude shift since we've started coming here. I've done martial arts since I was a kid and it changed my life so I was hoping my son would love it as well and I'm so happy to have found this place! He was so nervous the first day but everyone took such great care of him and immediately seeing him smile and enjoy himself was enough for me but the staff is great as well! Instructor Paul is absolutely amazing with all the kids!! If you have kids and want to get them into a great program this is the place!

We are happy with our experience at Max Martial Art! Master Jeong has made taekwondo enjoyable for…read moreour 4 and 7-year-old kids. As parents, we couldn't be happier with the positive impact this martial arts class has had on our children. It's more than just a physical activity; it's a meaningful experience that helps shape their character, discipline, and confidence. Master Jeong has done an exceptional job in making taekwondo enjoyable for them. We highly recommend Max Martial Art.

My son is 16 years old and he recently received a Black Belt for Tae Kwon Do under the instruction…read moreof Master Aguirre. Not only has my son excelled at an invaluable sport, but it's given him more confidence in himself and it's been a great character builder. The classes also include a excellent exercise routine. Master Aguirre not only cares about your physical performance, he cares about your well being as well. He's very patient and knowledgeable.

This school is great for anyone seeking self-discipline, confidence, physical fitness and…read moreself-defense skills under a caring and watchful Master, Master Aguirre. You get to learn awesome techniques starting at the white belt level and build up your flexibility and strength along side higher belts. The style is a mix of Tae Kwon Do, kickboxing and Muay Thai elbow and knee combinations (close-range combat). Even though you must learn traditional techniques, the Master's various technique approaches prepare you for self-defense in the streets, with respect and confidence at the top of the chart. The kids' classes are full of happy faces and proud parents in the audience area. A great plus is there are no Belt Promotion Test fees -- other schools can also increase fees as you move up.