Martial Arts Schools near Countryside

“Awesome grappling academy. Coach Spacek is friendly and very welcoming. He is a BJJ and Judo blackbelt with a wrestling background. Great place to train if you are in the area. Great place to visit if you are not.“

“Happy to have 2 my boys with ATA, good dedicated coaches (they really care!), great program. I strongly recommend!“

“Our children have been going to Flying V for 5 months and and they are really enjoying it! We enrolled to help our younger son overcome his shyness at school and it has really helped him gain some much needed confidence. His teachers at school have noted a change in him and we truly believe it’s because of the skills he learned at Taekwondo. In addition to the physical movements they learn, they also teach the children about respect, focus and teamwork. We love Flying V!“

“The team here is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before! They will dedicate their energy and effort to make sure your kids don’t feel excluded and feel like they belong. High recommend!“

“Wonderful place. Genuinely helpful and caring staff and instructors. My 10 year old daughter has gained confidence, balance and coordination in less than a year. Would recommend for anyone.“

“Master Kim and Master Kang command respect while making class engaging and enjoyable for all students. They differentiate their instruction effectively to support their students' varying belt / skill levels. They are aware of when to step in and give more specific instruction when a student may be struggling with form. They both have wonderful senses of humor and are kind which makes children want to come to class. I am more than impressed with how they run their facility and would highly recommend them.“

“This place is amazing my son started there in the beginning of Summer and his progressed so much from the teachers and staff they teach so much more than just Taekwondo to your child respect self-control build self-esteem it is a wonderful place to bring your child to Master Corona is an incredible instructor what he does with those children is amazing“

“Fantastic family friendly martial arts studio. Master Damon and Master Park are great with kids my 5 year old is having an absolute blast! Highly recommend you get your kids into their program.“

“(indepth review)Feeling desperate to lose weight and gain discipline, a friend of mine recommended this place.The trainers were nice enough to let me try one class for free to get a feel of things. After the class I was absolutely dead. I was tired. Exhausted. Some muscles that I didn't know I had were burning. This is a good thing. I haven't felt like this for years. Immediately I signed up for 2 years.It is difficult, yes. You will be exhausted. You will be taken out of your comfort zone. You will work muscles that you didn't think existed but I guarantee that you will feel alive and will come back for more.When you sign up you will be given two uniform shirts and a pair of boxing gloves for free. Think of this place like a streaming service. You pay a subscription and you get access to a bunch of movies and tv shows (in this case classes). You can do Boxing, kickboxing, etc etc. There are more advanced classes that you need to be approved to attend. These will have a red font. A blue font is for kids. A black font is for teens and adults.Class may go something like this:The first 10ish minutes is jogging, stretches, push ups, etc.You get a 1 minute transition period to drink some water (BRING WATER) and your gloves. You'll train, usually in pairs. This means you actually have to go up to someone and ask "Hey want to be partners?" Then after class you may do some stretches and then the fun is over.I can really feel like I am progressing and getting stronger. I have more confidence and self control.So is it worth it? Absolutely.Will it push you to your limits? Yes.edit: I still come here. Best decision I've ever made in my life. I am much more flexible than before.“

“We Hired Frank from Amalgam Martial Academy to work with kids ages 6 - 12 years over a summer camp program. Every week the kids were super excited to see Mr. Frank and learn all about self defense, good character, and discipline. He was personable with the kids and would quickly change tactics if he felt they were struggling with a concept and re-frame it in a new light. At the end of the summer the camp kids even got to break their own boards! They we so proud of themselves and the new skills they learned with Mr. Frank. If you are thinking of putting your kids in martial arts, my top recommendation is Amalgam Martial Academy and Mr. Frank. We will definitely hire them again for future summer camp programs. Thank you Mr Frank!“

“Excellent confidence building, home discipline and focus building program for kids. My daughter was super shy at first and now looks forward to going to class with the amazing Bill the master who work so hard and diligently to help our kids grow and become confident little ones. The time and investment will truly pay off and help your child become his/her best. Highly recommend.“

“The fighters and regular peeps of all ages training together so everyone gets better.Coach Mac and Richardo rock“

“Have worked with and had students test there in the past. Wonderful instructors! Highly skilled and knowledgeable. A safe and fun place to train at! :)“

“My daughter has been going here for over 3 years. She loves her class and her instructor. Master So is great with her.“

“This year marks my 50th year studying Martial Arts. Throughout the entire time I have donated my services touching many lives. I have seen Black Belt factories, I have seen legitimate schools, Copy cats and "Businesses" of Martial Arts. While during my training that started in the early 1970's, my focus was on developing tomorrows leaders today. My daughter came to me for assistance in finding a program that was the best for her son building a strong solid base to achieve and be successful in all aspects of his future. Five years later, starting at 4 years old, he has been thriving not only in Taekwondo but in other sports. This Martial Art school not only developed my grandson, It has given me the opportunity to "Get on the mat" and contribute my old school Taekwondo philosophies to the new. Master Bryan Razo and his students have given their hearts to my family. Truly, "If you tried the rest, It's time for the best"! Sincerely, Master David Roth“

“Great atmosphere for learning and training. No egos in this place and everyone looks oit for each others physical safety and well being. Great bunch of guys and gals to train with“

“Master are extremely knowledgeable and professionals, if you want you’re love ones to have a good discipline this is the right place“

“this place is great i went there sense i was about 9 i am 13 now this place was a great inviment every one there was super nice I 100 % recommend this place to parents that are trying to get there kids out of the house and what not“

“Best decision I ever made and could not be happier with this jiu jitsu gym. The professors and coaches couldn’t be more helpful and engaging and without a doubt, are the best around. I’ve built some great friendships in my 2.5 years there as well. If you’re considering doing jiu jitsu, even if you don’t live in the general area, this gym is absolutely worth joining. There are a bunch of class options as well making this place very easy to fit into the busiest schedule.“

“Amazing gym. Hardcore traditional martial arts. Love master bob, he is old school wit badass up to date technique. This gyn relocated on 16th and central ave by warren park in that building by the playground.“

“My wife heard about this place from a friend. It came very highly recommended so we immediately took our children to sign up. The first time we went, they let my kids join in the class without worrying about payment or anything. This was nice because we wanted to make sure our kids liked the place and felt comfortable. The environment and atmosphere was very friendly, positive and welcoming. Our kids loved it immediately! We registered our kids on the same day and have been going for a couple of weeks now. This school is very highly recommended and they have classes for all ages and at different days and times throughout the week.“

“I was a practitioner for about 15 years until the age of 18 and had to leave for college. I worked up to my second degree black belt and it took 15 years, so you can assume this school believes in the philosophies a martial arts school should: discipline, hard work and perseverance. I am currently 21 years old and I owe Hapkido my life as it taught me self discipline at such a young age and led me to carry those same philosophies throughout high school up into the present. I love Hapkido because of the culture this school produces. The culture of confidence, not arrogance. The culture of movement and life, not stillness. The culture of love, not hate. Grand Master Chang and Master Austria have given me life beyond my years. I highly recommend this school to anyone who cares about caring for themselves or their family. It focuses on self defense techniques that could literally save your life someday. This school is a place where kids can grow up and become leaders rather than followers. It is a place where you push yourself to be a better you. I can't stress how greatly appreciative I am of this wonderful school and all the amazing mentors I had. Do yourself a favor and sign up as soon as possible!“

“I enjoyed working at Kids First Sports Saftey, this occupation helped a lot for my personal growth and customer service skills.“

“This gym is a nice one it has all you really need, and it is quiet. This would be a 5 star if they had an incline bench in better shape.“

“My grandson joined about 5 months ago he looks forward to going to class every week the instructors are kind and patient this is also made a difference in his ability with making new friends and his manners this is the best thing that ever could have happened to our family because my grandson finally feels like he is part of something! ATA!“

“Decades of experience in the south suburbs, a great place for the whole family to be able to learn martial arts together!“