Martial Arts Schools near Buffalo Grove

“This place is the best!Seong Heas Martial Arts Academy has been great for me and my son!“

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“Chang’s Tae Kwon Do has been in part of our family for 12 years now, since 2012. This was back when the dojang was in its Morton Grove location. Starting from when my older brother, Mr. Justin, started taking lessons to eventually becoming an instructor there. Throughout the years, as it transitioned to its current location in Glenview, Chang’s continues to be a place of empowerment and endless support for us.

As a five foot tall woman, I’ve always felt vulnerable and scared of situations that would leave me defenseless. I took a self defense class here my sophomore year of high school and Master Roger taught me invaluable lessons on how to protect myself. This is what initially got me to join, but what kept me was the amazing community of instructors, leaders, and students. You’re surrounded with such astounding humans who are all so motivated, strong, and make you feel that you belong there no matter your current level of fitness is. I attend the adults class and seeing so many people from varying age groups, from teenagers to people in their 20’s through 50’s doing TKD (doing it so well too under Chang’s accurate and coordinated tutelage) is so inspiring. Because of Chang’s, I’m a lot more comfortable in my environment. I always leave the class with a smile on my face and a readiness to tackle life’s challenges.

I would like to mention that they also host great birthday parties. For Mr. Justin’s 29th birthday, they helped coordinate a personalized, organized and active party. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate your birthday, Chang’s is such a fun and unique way to do so.

Finally, through the disciplines of TKD, they’ve instilled powerful life lessons that have helped me and especially Mr. Justin through challenging life events. Through Chang’s we were able to find family, a constant community that warmly accepts us and pushes us to be the best versions of ourselves. We love Chang’s TKD . We are so grateful to have Chang’s in our lives and even more thankful that Chang's TKD will continue to be in our future.“

“Love the experience the trainers have! Very well taught.. Controlled dojo.. Krav has got easier because of the amazing trainers“

“If you’re a worried parent, and don’t know where to take your kids for martial arts? I recommend this place. Respects to the teachers, they have really good atmosphere not just with the parents but with the kids, always having an ear for them. 10/10“

“The instructors are highly skilled and compassionate, adapting instruction to each student's ability. The class environment is welcoming and supportive, and the training significantly enhances students' confidence and ability to defend themselves effectively.“

“I am beyond impressed with my son’s experience at MBD Martial Arts. In just one month, he has learned so much and has truly developed a passion for karate. He looks forward to every class and is excited to continue improving his skills. It’s amazing to see how much he’s grown, both physically and mentally, in such a short time. One of the most remarkable things is how enthusiastic he has become about the idea of becoming a sensei one day! The positive influence and encouragement from the instructors have inspired him to set big goals and dream about what’s possible. The staff and instructors at MBD Martial Arts are absolutely wonderful. They are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and supportive. It’s clear that they care deeply about their students and their development, both in martial arts and as individuals. The environment is always welcoming, and the dojo is very clean and well-maintained. The community at MBD Martial Arts is fantastic—everyone is supportive, kind, and respectful, which makes it such a positive and motivating place for my son to learn. I can see the value of the friendships and connections he’s already made after such a short time. I highly recommend MBD Martial Arts to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow, learn, and thrive. The experience has been nothing short of incredible, and I am so grateful for the positive impact it has had on my son.“

“My 7 year old takes class twice a week hat the Bolingbrook location. The facility is well kept, clean, and organized. The instructors interact with students before class, ensuring engagement and safe play (so much that my son asks to arrive early each session). Classes are appropriately challenging and content varies as to keep learning new skills while reviewing previously learned techniques. Respect is earned and given from both teachers and students.“

“This is what family is all about! The instructors are so welcoming and knowledgeable about Taekwondo. They spend time getting to know each kid and family and help them progress through the curriculum. We love the support and care for each of our kids! Highly recommend W. K Taekwondo!“

“Wonderful instructors; they really care about the students. We decided to attend this dojo after comparing a few programs. Highly recommend Championship Martial Arts - taking self defense and martial arts is a non negotiable in our home.“

“Great training environment, excellent instructors.
Young or Old, new or getting back into martial arts this is the gym to choose“

“We love our karate place. It's been 10+ years we are going there. My older son grow up here and it is absolutely best place to get your kids moving. Sensei Veronica is very dedicated and she knows how to handle even not so easy kids. She is very professional and great in organizing classes, camps and birthday parties. It is not only beneficial, but always fun too.“

“Great place to learn taekwondo. Master DD, Master Max, and Master Joanna are great instructors who care about the people who come to learn the art. They will take the time to help you learn 1 on 1. This has been a fantastic place for my almost 10 year old daughter to learn martial arts. They also have movie nights every last Friday of the month and celebration on holidays. A great way for kids as well as parents to make friends and be social. I 100% recommend Martial Arts of Des Plaines.“

“My daughter has always been passionate about tennis, and finding the right environment to nurture that passion was incredibly important to me. From the moment she joined CPAC, I knew I had found something special.The coaches are exceptional—not only in their technical knowledge and professionalism but in the way they truly connect with their players. They saw my daughter's potential, believed in her, and challenged her to grow—while always making sure she enjoyed the process.
She looks forward to every session and has developed not only as an athlete but as a young person through the values of discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship.
Watching her thrive in such a positive and professional environment has been an absolute joy for me.
The positive, professional environment has made a huge difference—I couldn’t be happier!“

“Ki Wauconda has been fantastic with helping my son achieve his black belt. He has such confidence and enjoys going to classes, tournaments and special events with his Ki teammates. I am so happy we found such a great place, Master Kim is the best!“

“I was very skeptical about signing up my oldest for TKD because I was worried about how he would listen. This has been, by far, the best investment for him. The masters are engaging, passionate, and attentive to all the needs of the children. I'm so happy we found DKF. Master Adam and Master Sporanza are truly the best! At 4.5 years old I can already notice a huge difference in my sons behaviors and mannerisms at home.“

“Chris provided an awesome self defense class. Not only was it fun, but full of actually useful moves and information about laws. Thank you for a great class.“

“Terrific gym. Top class instruction. Awesome facility. Great for kids and adults. Can’t recommend it enough.“

“Kim’s taekwondo is very good place for kids to learn taekwondo. And the instructors mentor kids in every class to make right choices“

“Great training sessions and better coaches. Rodrigo is a great coach. Truly recommend it.“

“Master Lee and the Family are the greatest teachers a parent can have keep up the good work Master Lee“

“My daughter joined Revolution Taekwondo at the age of 5. She absolutely loves the place, the kids, the coach… she is 10 years old now and she is still excited to go to practice 3-4 times per week. Master Kris is a great coach and he has been supporting her not only for Taekwondo but in real life. He helped her build confidence over time and supported her when she was going through some hard times. No words can express how grateful and lucky we are to be a part of Revolution Taekwondo! Strongly recommend the place and the coach!“

“My daughter (Camila) has been attending rise up academy for tumbling classes for the past five years, she’s also in the teams (Tumbling and cheer) and we couldn’t be happier with her progress and experience. The coaches are truly amazing—skilled and incredibly supportive. Thanks to their dedication, she has not only developed strong tumbling skills but has also gained confidence and discipline. We are so grateful for rise up and the incredible impact it has had on her growth as both an athlete and an individual. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch tumbling program!“

“Firstly, if Ma'am or Sir end up reading this, I have to say that I'm sorry I didn't share a reason for my sudden departure from lessons. I had been stewing on it for a while, as High School drew closer and closer to beginning, and I knew that I wouldn't be able to focus on both. That conflict of interests ultimately made me enjoy these lessons less and less, as I was naively afraid to directly voice my concerns, and ended up saying nothing like the young and dumb teenager I was. I probably should have written this review much earlierSecondly. Having spent so much time here, I can safely say that it is one of the most welcoming, honest, and family-like groups I've ever been a part of. Practicing, training, sparring, and learning together always felt wonderful thanks to how much each of us got to bond with one another, form friendships, etc. Not only is this an excellent place to learn Tae-Kwon-Do, it is an excellent place to meet people you genuinely enjoy engaging and interacting with, especially Sir and Ma'am, who are the best instructors a student could ask for.I apologize that it has taken so long for me to say much of anything after my departure, there is no excuse for that, and even less for not sharing the reason for it prior to doing so. I cannot apologize enough for that, truly, I cannot- E. Rodriguez“

“Sensei Chris is the best!! So much knowledge n constantly learning n passing his knowledge to his students HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! you don’t have to be Japanese to do karate RESPECT! Osu!“

“It’s a wonderful place to learn basic self-defense. The instructors are very welcoming and teach many skills you can use in your daily life. Our class was made up of many different ages, and everyone had a great time!“

“It's not Gracie Barra, it's Tiki Terrace now. My family and I shared a wonderful time together to celebrate 2 birthdays. We saw several Hawaiian dances and heard a little of Hawai'I 's history and traditions. Because there were several people celebrating their birthday's, 2 people where brought up on stage to dance. It seemed as though the whole restaurant was one big party. My family certainly enjoyed the experience. The food was okay, shredded pork, salmon and breaded chicken were served with white rice and a macaroni noodle salad.“