My friends and I signed for a beginners women's self defense class. It runs for 8 weeks on…read moreThursday's. They did move locations in January and some of the gps platforms have not updated their address yet. Make sure to grab their address from their welcome email. Two women teach the class and they are very informative. They also have multiple Bobs where you perform the moves on. The instructors help you walk through each movement. We learned a lot on Day 1 and I'm excited for what's to come.

Looking for a place to learn self defense, WARRIORS EDGE IS…read moreTHE PLACE. It's a martial art suited for anyone. Aiki Ninjutsu teaches its students to use the momentum of the attacker to one's advantage. I joined Warrior's Edge to learn self defense and also to provide a cardio workout. Starting out as a white belt can seem overwhelming training with higher belt levels, but not at Warrior's Edge. It's a great bunch of people that are eager to help you progress. Any doubts, sign up for a free class and you'll be hooked.

A few months moving to the western suburbs, my family and I were very excited to learn about a…read moreGracie Barra jiu jitsu studio right around the block from our new home. I knew jiu jitsu would be the perfect sport for my five year old son. Little did I know at the time, but we had also found the perfect academy. The coaches here are excellent with the kids, teaching them discipline, skill and a love for the sport in a way that does not put too much pressure on them but allows them to individually cultivate their physical and emotional knowledge in a very healthy way. I have seen great change in my son in many positive ways, and he is always very excited for class, now attending up to four or five times a week. GBDG has become almost like a second home for him, where he has made good friends and learned much about life, even if he may not yet fully understand all he has learned. After about 7 months of his being there, I myself decided to join the team. My personal experience in training has been excellent as well. I do not have background in martial arts, but this has not overly impaired my development as the training program is very methodical, helping me slowly come to understand the inner mechanisms of jiu jitsu as opposed to just being expected to utilize brute force. Professors Carlos, Pedro, and Coaches Alex and Vince (who brings incredible energy to his work with the kids!) really live up to the Gracie Barra motto: Jiu jitsu for everybody.

Great staff and teaching. They keep you involved and spend the time one on one to improve your…read moreskills

John and his instructors are the real deal. His colleagues including Al, Dawn, "Ski" and Craig…read moreenjoy what they do and it shows. It's a first class operation. They focus ion safety, training, skill acquisition and improvement. Exceeded my expectations. Facilities were great. Good people. Highly recommend. Will go back for more classes. If you're on the fence or have any interest do yourself a favor and check them out. You won't be dissappointed

BEWARE. Course descriptions don't outline the exact parts you'll need for their AR-15 course. Long…read moreafter they've cashed your check, the cancellation policy has elapsed and just before the class starts do they send out an email demanding your gun have very specific parts on it and what types of ammo you're allowed to bring. If your AR isn't to the owners liking you're disqualified and get the attitude of too bad so sad from them. Explained to the owner their website lacks any info that says very specific builds are required to participate. His viewpoint is that it's the customers fault for not being clairvoyant and throws in a few jabs for good measure. Wasted money training I won't be able to take and combined with a no refund policy, I'd recommend staying away from this shady company and look elsewhere.

Best self defense gym in the area! No contracts, it's month to month or pay as you go, very easy…read moreto try it out and very affordable. Practical skills with great instructors that use easy to follow techniques without over-complicating (they focus on one technique per class, with lots of drilling to build muscle memory) and a nice, fun, and welcoming group of people of all ages and backgrounds. ~50/50 mix of women and men which is great so you can partner up with whoever you want, and this might seem minor, but we keep our shoes on! If you've ever practiced martial arts you know how annoying it is to go barefoot... Relatable real-world scenarios and training, and a heck of a calorie burner to boot! Been coming here for 8+ years, just finally wrote a review... There's intro classes every Thursday at 7pm... it's on the website.

I have been training at DuPage Krav Maga fo quite some time, the instructors are top notch and have…read morea tremendous amount of experience not only in the techniques they teach but in the real world situations that they apply to. the instructors have military and law enforcement backgrounds that are extensive to say the least. the experience they blend in with the training is huge when it comes to self defense. with all the craziness that has been going on in the world I think Krav Maga is a great way to protect yourself and those you love from the bad people out there, and if you are looking to get in shape that's a win win because it will definitely do that for you as well. the people that attend the classes are all really down to earth and its a great environment, you are really training with good people who are there to do the same thing work out and learn Krav. I can't say enough good stuff about Dupage Krav Maga, come in and check it out, take the first class and you'll be hooked, I am.

Gym is pretty run down and limited in what it offers (a lot of heavy bags, some plyoboxes and one…read moresquat arch and "joe welder" bench. I dont know if they're even still doing classes, but it's nice to go in, put your headphones on and hit a heavy bag

Highly recommend!! Very supportive atmosphere and knowledgeable caring coaches! Serious trainings…read moreand people are committed to what they are doing

My daughter started at TBK last month and the entire experience has been top notch! The staff are…read morenot only well-versed in the skill sets but they also know how to capture and maintain the attention of the students.

We started our middle 4.5 yr old son in TBK during the summer to give him a new athletic experience…read moreand work on his self control at the same time. I've been very impressed with TBK's system and welcoming attitude to a new martial arts family. He started out very shy, needing me on the mat with him. He's now confident and vocal in class. I look forward to his continued progress and fun at TBK.

Flew all the way to Chicago to complete my non resident CCL for Illinois. After extensive research…read moreI decided IPST group. Gary, Deb, and the lead instructor Chris LaPash, were awesome. Gary and Deb insured that paperwork was streamlined and complete; range time was completed in expeditious fashion. Chris' class was extensive!! And I mean EXTENSIVE. He fills about 20+plus hours of information in the 16 hour required class timeframe. Complete with dry runs of the range, law and policy information, even finger trigger placement, position and posture, eye dominance. I've participated in half a dozen of CCL classes. This was the first to cover so much information and even incorporated defensive insurance!!! They also support local businesses as the range we went to was a small mom and pop indoor range. They even have their own mascot, Reacher .

Amazing experience! The concealed carry class was both educational and fun. The instructors were…read morehilarious and did a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and confident. The class was highly educational and I walked away feeling like I truly learned so much. The instructors are fantastic at what they do! I'll definitely be returning for all of my future renewals and will be sending all of my family and friends here!

Master Kim and Master Kang are amazing with my 4-year-old daughter! They are so patient and…read moreencouraging, and they teach much more than Taekwondo--respect, patience, sharing, and confidence. She was welcomed from day one and is thriving. You can tell the Masters love the children, they never forgot my daughters name once. The positive, family-friendly atmosphere makes all the difference. Highly recommend!

Master Kim and Master Kang command respect while making class engaging and enjoyable for all…read morestudents. 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.