These are world renown judo players for 3 decades. To train in their dojo is a real blessing and…read morean honor!

I am so impressed with this establishment! My son started judo in October or 2019 and right away he…read morewas treated like family. Aaron and RJ do a wonderful job engaging the kids with various drills and activities. Each class starts with various obstacle courses and army drills. Then they move on to individual exercises such as pull ups, punching bag, and tug of war. At the end of every class they throw the coach. It's amazing to see how they pick up so quickly on that skill set. My little guy loves being part of the Judo Family!!

I consider Wrecking Ball MMA to be my second home. The coaches here are wonderful and know their…read morestuff whether you want to learn boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or all three. I go in for a great workout looking to keep in shape and am among people who are there for various reasons, various ages, and various skill levels. Whether you're there to become a fighter, learn self-defense, or just get in shape the coaches make you feel welcome and help you get what you want out of the whole experience. It's a friendly environment where you feel like a team or family because everyone encourages each other to do their best and stay motivated. It's a great place to train.

From the owner: Our mission is to create a fun and safe environment for people to achieve their martial arts and…read morefitness goals. We believe that through strong teamwork, we can all improve our chances of reaching our individual goals in MMA, jiu-jitsu, muay thai, boxing, physical strength, and self-confidence.

I've been training at Fit 2 Defend and it's been fantastic. The system is really effective, and the…read moreinstructor teaches structured series instead of just random moves every class. Great people, awesome rolls, and a positive environment overall! Highly recommend.

I love training here! Great training environment and high level instruction. Very welcoming toward…read morenewcomers and all levels of experience. Come check it out.

I'm just going to put it simply, this place changed my life. I decided to try something new, way…read moreout of my comfort zone. Little by little I grew stronger, more confident and I learned the techniques. The people here believe in me, coach me and encourage me to push further, be braver. They are talented, kind and strong. At the age of 43 I just registered for my first tournament and it feels amazing. Just try it, you never know what will come out of it.

If you are looking for a legit BJJ gym with top notch instruction, facilities, and value, then look…read moreno further. Coach Carlos and Patty have a great culture of respect, honor, team, family, and friends. LCBJJ is an affiliate of Professor Leo Viera's Checkmat Team. I've been around BJJ since 1998 and started martial arts in 1990, and LCBJJ really is a quality location I am proud to be a member of their school. Brand new location with a large new mat and training area, beautiful!! Beginners 101's 6 week program is excellent and a great, easy paced, we'll instructed, and cost effective way to see if you enjoy the art. A high quality Gi is included with an entry level white belt. Evening, Noon, and Saturday classes for us with the busy or flexible schedules. Check your ego at the door and come learn the best martial art, get a great workout, have fun, and meet great people at LCBJJ!!

Kihap is a fantastic martial arts school! I can't say enough good things about Master Joffrey! I…read morehave been taking classes for 4 years & both of my boys (8 & 5 yo) also attend. The growth I've seen in them in skills, confidence & respect has been incredible! They both love attending their classes at Kihap. Master Joff even offers a family class on Saturdays that my husband, who isn't in martial arts, enjoys attending with us. This is by far the best martial arts school/option in Gurnee & the surrounding areas!

Master Joff is a world-class instructor! He is graciously passing on not just his exceptional…read moreskills that he gained from numerous competitions in the Philippines, Korea, and throughout the US, but also his black belt character to his students. Kihap Martial Arts is the only school I know that volunteers in different schools with the goal of helping the children reach their full potential. They are great with kids! I highly recommend them! They truly exceed expectations! You get your money's worth and even more!

I was only in the Grayslake area for a couple of days...but I had to get a roll in…read more Ohana was wonderful. They were very welcoming, despite the fact I was not able to call ahead prior. The coach was excellent - he provided great instruction and...just to really drive the point home the instructor even rolled with me and demonstrated the techniques he taught in class by applying them to (on?) me! That was a great way to see/experience the lesson in action. All-in-all everyone was super nice, no one tried to smash me down because from a different place, but everyone still gave me a good roll and I had a great experience!! If you're in the Grayslake, Il area I highly recommend Ohana Martial Arts!!

I've been here for a little over a 2 years now. One of the biggest things which pointed me to…read moreOhana was the Instructor. Chris Lund is really laid back and there are no formalities here, which make it really easy to ask him for help with techniques or questions about how to do moves. Actually you can walk up to anyone for help and they'll be more than happy to do so. The quality of instruction you receive here is amazing. I am a science teacher at a local High School and even I have to admit the instruction/organization of the classes at Ohana are the best. The classes don't feel like a canned lesson and Chris likes to point out the finer details that I feel other places didn't spend time covering. Also while you're practicing, Chris will spend time with most everyone pointing out these details or answering questions. Another great thing is that you also spend time drilling what you've learned in class which reinforces what you've learned. I also really like that the adult class sizes stay small around 20-30 students from white to brown and mostly blue and purple belts who are all very friendly and humble. Check your ego at the door is the sign you'll see as soon as you walk in. Both the instructor and students pride themselves on their hospitality, and the camaraderie can be seen as you first walk in. If you are a beginner to the sport or an experienced grappler this is the place to take your game to the next level. Also, Ohana hosts a great seminar 2x a year with BJ Penn's BJJ coach Renato Verissimo. "Ohana" is not just a catchy name but more so a true representation of their philosophy and teaching. There is no need to feel pressured or intimated; your first class is free! I've been training at the school for over 2 years and still can't wait to attend class each week. BJJ itself is an outstanding martial art for self-defense, physical fitness, and overall wellness/confidence. The school also offers an excellent curriculum for kids. I urge anyone that is curious or considering BJJ to stop into the school to watch a class or jump in to try it for themselves.

I have been attending this BJJ gym for few months now and I can't believe this gym exist…read more Absolutely no egos and a great environment. No meat head or jocks around and it's all about that learning

I've been training at the Arena Training Center since 2014 when I came back from Japan. When I…read moremoved back to the States I started looking for a dojo. I was looking for a dojo with good training partners, a knowledgeable and patient coach/sensei, and above all a sense of community. Three years later I still find all of these elements to be present at the Arena Training Center. My training partners range from accomplished black belts to aspiring beginners and all help me as I work to perfect my art just as I help them. Coach Steve is always staying on top of current competitive trends and helping his students as they prepare for competition. That being said Coach Steve doesn't pressure anyone to go to competition and welcomes everyone into the Arena Training Center community. The community at the dojo is supportive and an excellent place for children and adults alike to develop. Arena Training Center also offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other courses. So if you want to come and practice nage waza (throwing techniques), such as uchi mata and seoi nage, or katame waza (grappling techniques), such as kesa gatame and sankaku jime, you can't go wrong with the Arena Training Center. You won't find a better group of people to train with or a better price.

From the owner: We specialize in Brazilian Jiujitsu and Japanese Judo.We are a competition club but we do cater to…read morerecreational athletes.Kids classes are available (4-10yrs old).We encourage you and your family to visitour 2000square feet ARENA,and have a few work outs on us.No contracts or hidden fees.If you like our unique instruction system you are welcome to join us.If not we still appreciate your effort to visit and try us out.Currently our club is home for the 2010,2012 Panamerican(female) judo champion as well as 2012 Illinois wrestling state champion(male).New classes are currently forming in Funcional fitness,Kickboxing(thai).