My now 16-year old has been taking classes at Enso for 6 years -the twice weekly T/Th evening…read moreclasses held in Oak Park- and loves this program! Enso is such a positive, highly supportive and structured program run by two amazing Sensei and a group of wonderful teaching assistants. The Chicago dojo is beautiful and easily accessible from the suburbs but it just works out for us to go to the Oak Park location in SW Oak Park. There are opportunities for competition if the child is interested but no pressure if that is not their thing. My son adores Enso and our family is so happy to be a part of the Enso community and grateful to have such an excellent program here in Oak Park! PS: Also grownups can train with Enso. It is not just for kids!

Take the tai chi class in Chicago with instructor Chris Cinnamon! He has admirable…read moreand extremely effective teaching skills that combine elite yet effective verbal skills with an extensive martial arts background. He is fully present during his classes and conscientous in his efforts to assist the progress of his students. I have studied various arts over the years and have been exposed to over a dozen top flight instructors but I don't recall that any of them had the ability to articulate the art with the verbal facility that Chris has. It is so much easier to learn something when the instruction is clear. The collaborative and supportive spirit of the school/dojo is evident from the moment you walk in and the school is spotlessly clean.

Solid gym. Great facility with exceptional schedule of classes. Best coaches who actually care…read moreabout their students. Whilst my time in Chicago has been cut short I couldn't help but be thankful to the great coaches and this gym for them having introduced me to the great sport of boxing. Highly recommend. Marty and the rest of the coaches are great and competent in the sport.

Great local gym, with excellent staff, and a strong community feel. Marty, Alex, and Darian are…read moreexcellent coaches and trainers. I first met them when UFC was in the South Loop and they were easily the best part of that facility. They've brought their own humble down-to-earth style to Knuckleheads. Facilities are clean and organized, good selection of equipment for a variety of workouts. They offer boxing and kickboxing, but multiple other classes include HIIT, LIFT, kettlebell, strength conditioning, and steel mace. If you're looking for a place to learn how to box/kickbox, or just get into shape, hit them up.

Fantastic people! I haven't been here long, but I love it. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. You…read morejust have to check it out for yourself. Great rates for classes too.

Excellent Kung fu! Come here for genuine traditional kung fu. You won't see a lot of flips and…read morejumpkicks; instead you get solid footwork, applicability, emphasis on basics, and an excellent sifu with a great set of instructors. Highly recommended to anyone with any interest in the martial arts. Master and instructors are very friendly and the school has a great family vibe. go to ngfamilymartialarts.com for more info.

I recently contacted the owner, Pete, through their website to drop in and train while I was in…read moreChicago for business. He was very open about the idea (some gym owners aren't) and told me to download the class schedule off their website as it was modified due to Covid. After my visit I was pleasantly surprised by the level of Jiu Jitsu being taught by Pete as well as his students skill level. I was required to pay a small drop in fee, but it wasn't a big deal as I've been asked the same of several gyms I've visited. Overall I would definitely suggest you check out Rio Jiu Jitsu if you are in the Chicago area, I'm glad I did

So, to be completely honest I wanted my child to do martial arts but I didn't know the difference…read morebetween them all. Rio Jiu Jitsu opened up behind my house & I was still reluctant despite my husbands excitement to enroll our daughter there. Probably because I didn't know a lot about Jiu Jitsu. Well the first day we brought my daughter I fell in love with this place! Changed my mind in a second! They are so great there! Their kids classes are awesome! My daughter has grown so much in the short time she's been doing this! The coaches are so great with the kids! Firm but gentle. They give the children discipline & goals. I am so happy that we are there. There's a real sense of community there too. Everyone is welcoming! I can't wait to see my daughter grow there. She is determined to win a medal one day and I believe she can there!!

Family friendly and a great environment to start your martial arts journey. Kick- boxing, JKD, MMA…read moreand other styles are taught.

We went in as a walk in for my 8 year old. Within 5 minutes he was already begging to be signed up…read more We did a year contract and he totally loves going about 4-5 times a week.

I trained under Kyo Sa Nim Fitzgerald for many years, so my review may be a tad bias, but I will…read morekeep it short. My training began before our school had an official school building and classes were still held at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club in one of the classrooms, when I was 11 and I continued with training until I left for college, spending a few summers helping with the children's class and summer day camp. I walked away from the school with several medals from tournament and much more self confidence and inner strength. Being a nerdy tomboy, martial arts brought me much peace and gave me stronger drive to reach for my goals; something I had never taken away from Kung Fu (but I was much younger when trained in Kung Fu). My training here also helped me build my leadership skills at a young age, as being one of the eldest and higher ranked "children" I was able to help lead regular classes. When I first started doing that, it was a bit nerve wrecking but over time I got used to i...but was still thankful when someone else did it,; I was never very confident with speaking Korean in front of others but today it's not a problem :P Kyo Sa Nim would be happy to know that to this day I remember all hyung and do them as often as possible; if I was still in Hyde Park I would return to my beloved dojang. The Seven Tenets are still a big apart of my daily life (Integrity, Concentration, Perseverance, Respect and Obedience, Self Control, Humility, Indomitable Spirit), and I hope that Kyo Sa Nim has left his mark on many of his other students as well. I highly highly recommend this specific school for those that wish to peruse Tang Soo Do, especially in the Chicago area. It is a school where people of all ages can come and train, from old to very young. Kyosanim may seem hard on the students at times, but how else would we learn :) Thanks to him my knees and ankles got stronger, even though I know I could be a pain during class. Kamsahamnida Kyo Sa Nim Fitzgerald for the many great years!

I have been training with Master Fitzgerald for more than 14 years. I agree with my fellow…read morereviewers (and classmates) that Fitzgerald's is a welcoming and diverse environment for men, women, and children to learn Tang Soo Do. I love it there and am happy with the skills my 12 year old daughter and 9 year old son are gaining as well. For me too, the community at the karate school has become family and has been a support to me through life's ups and downs. Tang Soo Do has improved my physical fitness, but more importantly, it has changed my character. I am stronger, better able to cope with misfortune, more disciplined, and more confident in my own abilities. I will disclose that I am now a Fitzgerald's instructor. Master Fitzgerald both inspired me and fostered my interest in teaching as I developed as a martial artist. He continues to be a superb instructor and mentor. As a small business owner, and the daughter of a small business owner who worked 80 hour weeks, I appreciate the many, many hours Master Fitzgerald spends at the dojang--far more than any standard workweek. His own children are still young, his wife has a full-time job, and he often has his children with him at the karate school. He works hard to keep them on a consistent schedule and to make sure they have their homework done (which requires that they be fed). As parents and small business owners, we quite often have to multi-task. I think he pulls it off pretty well. In regard to phone calls that come in while class is in session, Master Fitzgerald doesn't have a secretary to answer the phone. He has to answer himself when potential customers call. If he thinks he will be on the phone for awhile and there is another instructor present, he will usually have that instructor continue the class. Sometimes, he doesn't though. I simply see those times as opportunities to practice self-discipline and build muscle while trying to remain in a low stance! :-)

The new studio is fabulous! Clean, spacious, and includes locker rooms!…read more I've taken a four classes and really enjoyed half of them. Strength and Stretch was enjoyable and challenging. The instructor/owner Pia was warm, helpful, and constructed a great class with good flow and great music. She even spent time correcting postures and helping push people further into stretches. I loved that. Yoga Sculpt also had a fabulous instructor. I was the only one in the class, so I ended up with a private lesson and she did a regular yoga class for me when I expressed an interest. Super sweet as well. The Jazz/Ballet classes I've taken were taught by a sub who I wasn't a big fan of. He had a little trouble with the flow of class, ballet ended after the jump combination. We never made it out of the center of the room, no grand allegro, which is the best part of the class. For beginning/intermediate jazz the combination was way too easy and short. I would recommend going up a level from the classes you take elsewhere. But Intrigue is a great dance studio and I love their new location. They just posted their fall schedule and the adult classes are aplenty, at least 4-5 a day. Can't wait for them to start September 4th!

This review is for the Adult classes, specifically the ballet class. When I first started going it…read morewas a monthly fee for 2 classes of your choice. It then moved to 1 class for the monthly fee. This is a little pricey considering the fees for the other studios in the area that offer adult classes. If you took ballet as a child and want to get back into it and grow, I would not recommend this studio. The training of the teachers they select for this class is wishy washy. Sometimes they have teachers that are professionals or former professional dancers, which is great. Sometimes they have teachers that trained as a dancer so they took ballet classes, but ballet isn't their thing, or in the case of 1 person they would use to sub doesn't even like ballet. I signed up for ballet. I don't want a hip hop fusion or jazz, but ballet. There doesn't seem to be any mentoring of the younger teachers so they can grow and develop. I don't see the younger students exhibiting studio etiquette. Also not sure if it's even taught to them. When I was a young student, when the class ended, you needed to gather your things and leave and the class helpers made sure you were with your parent/guardian. There's a lot of lingering so the next class starts very late, but still ends on time, so we are cheated out of time and money. They also need to be more transparent on their money practices. They would sometimes randomly cancel class or breaks in the middle of the month, with no mention of giving a credit unless you specifically call or email to inquire. If you don't inquire, they have no intentions on offering a remedy.

I first learned of Warrior Institute when my now 7 year old was only 4. We had checked out several…read moremartial arts programs in the area and Warrior Institute was EASILY the most impressive to my family. The staff was very professional yet relatable & the facility was clean and orderly. My son has also had a birthday party here AND they offer "parents night out" which basically consists of them caring for the children for a set amount of hours outside of normal class hours. They play games, (nerf wars are a big hit), feed them & keep them safe! I love it. If I could change anything it would probably only be a better parking situation. It can get congested sometimes but things always work out.

The best Martial arts studio in the city in my opinion. My son joined a few years ago and has…read moreenjoyed the lessons and the instructor. Bravo to Oren!