Martial Arts Schools near Franklin Park

“The best. Both my sons, Tristan and Colin, earned their black belts here with the excellent training.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I have been taking classes for almost a year and really enjoy it. The staff is extremely friendly and professional, they really make you feel welcome.“

“Our family loves Chang’s Taekwondo! My daughter has been a student here since 2022, and she has gained many valuable skills, both physical and mental. This spring, I enrolled her in camp and she absolutely loved it. She participated in a variety of fun, active games and arts and crafts. Master Roger, Instructor Michelle, and all the leaders continuously strive to provide a wonderful experience for all the students. They motivate my daughter to reach her goals in class, which then helps her at home and school. Her self-confidence has increased when speaking in front of people and making new friends. She recently volunteered to be the first speaker at her spring concert. We are very happy to see all the progress she has made! Thank you to the Chang’s Taekwondo team.“

“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!“

“Excellent family owned and operated mma gym! The jiu jitsu instruction is fantastic. They have multiple black belt instructors each with different backgrounds and strengths. Leon is a cool guy to speak with who's down to earth and runs fun classes. And you simply can't beat a place were you're always met with a smile and a hug from Bernadette whenever she is there. Top level mma is one of my favorite gyms to stop into.“

“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.“

“I grew up watching martial arts movies and with my Dad as an instructor, but I never got around to taking lessons. I started this year and I can only WISH I started sooner. Classes with SC are something I look forward to every week and I cannot stress how incredible their team, facilities, and students are! It’s an incredible experience and it’s given me something to look forward to after work during the week. HIGHLY recommend!“

“It's been a year now and my son is a purple belt. He is enjoying it very much. The instructors are awesome and really care about the kids. I would recommend Des Plaines Martial Arts to all. :)“

“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.“

“Just great professional finest dojo I’ve ever seen and established under same master sensi wonderful place mind body and spirit .children adolescents and adults all with strength physical and mental“

“Great place to learn Tae Kwon Do! Well kept, well run. They really care about their students.“

“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“

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

“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!“

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

“At the moment I like the way that teacher Pedro Cardenas teaches, it seems that he is a psychologically and physically prepared person, he has a lot of respect for his students, now the lady who is in charge of collecting and I don't know what else lacks a lot of knowledge so re education of human relations, she does not have a professional way of telling you things, they do not explain anything to you and all the time she is the one who is right, it is good that she is not a teacher otherwise she would have already taken my daughter out of here.“

“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! :)“

“Honestly I recommend this place for anyone. My little guy is part of family since kindergarten , yes it’s part of family because you feel how others care for you here!!! The sensei Marek is very kind, genuine and shows how much jiu jitsu can positively impact a person if they simply decide to step on the mats. Try a class, you won't regret it and it just might change your life for the better.“

“Headmaster Rusev runs the one of the most comprehensive and prestigious Martial Arts programs in the United States.Master Rusev is among the few Masters in the United States that holds a college degree from the University of Sophia in Martial Arts, and was a former Bulgarian National Team member. Master Rusev has also trained and served in the Bulgarian Army to further his skillset.In addition to his accomplishments as a Martial Artist, Master Rusev is an accomplished Coach and Headmaster. Revolution Taekwondo has produced some of the finest Martial Artists, including several USA National Team Members, World Champions, and Pan American Champions.Master Rusev personally trains and oversees the instruction of his students; personally invested in each individuals goals and achievement both in and out of school. Parents looking for discipline, confidence building and self defense will find a comprehensive approach for overall mentoring and guidance.For anyone seeking discipline, self defense, or any Martial Instruction; Revolution Taekwondo receives my highest recommendation.“

“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“

“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“

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

“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.“

“My daughter has been coming here for almost a year. She loves it and we love it as well! From the first conversation I had with Sensei Pat I knew that she was not only an amazing Sensei but an amazing person. My daughter has learned a lot and she is always eager to come to the dojo. I am so happy I found American Tiger Karate Academy.“