I was so nervous starting my journey in jiu-jitsu. I researched many places and settled with RŌL…read more Best decision i ever made. The professor is great, friendly, helpful, and explains things well. The school is very clean and organized. The curriculum is visible and organized. Other members are very friendly and helpful. I am 4 weeks in, and already decided that i am here to stay for a long time.

Great establishment especially for those new to Jiu Jitsu. Everyone was beyond helpful with getting…read morestarted. I have zero experience and was nervous about joining at an older age. They were very welcoming and I already feel like part of the ROL family. Great place to train. Tony S.

This a great place to learn serious martial arts skills. The…read moreinstructors have set curriculum to teach students step by step and senior belts are helping junior belts to learn new skills. Highly recomnended.

I was a practitioner for about 15 years until the age of 18 and had to leave for college. I worked…read moreup 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 found the training here to be top notch. The Owner / Instructor is passionate about teaching his…read moreart, and genuinely is interested in his students and their training. His Breadth of experience is rarely found, this is definately not a run of the mill strip mall Karate studio. If you are really interested in learing to protect yourself, learning a really practical martial arts style, and getting a great workout than this is the place. I have already recommended it to friends and family.

I enrolled my son beginning of 2024. My son instantly love it and is looking forward to his…read moreSaturdays Jiujitsu. The lessons are age appropriate. The staff are knowledgable.

My daughters have been coming for a little over a year. My…read moreyoungest is 3, and loves coming to class! The professors are amazing, patient and the kids love it! The atmosphere is very welcoming!

We love Pica Pau! My 5 year old son has been in the young kids program and is really loving it. He…read morewas nervous to try something new and "tough", but the instructor has been consistently supportive, kind, and patient. I can already see his confidence blooming! Tam let us try out a few classes to make sure he liked it before committing financially, and has flexible pricing. Overall everyone has been very understanding and transparent. If you're on the fence, take this as a sign to just try it!

I have been a member of Pica Pau for 10 months now because I became interested in their striking…read moreclasses (a mix of boxing and Muay Thai). I'm 39 and have never been athletic in my entire life and was just over 300lbs back when I joined. I joined after my first class, even though they were more than generous in offering me more time to check the place out. I joined because it was immediately clear that the mantra-mission statement of "Train Hard, Be Kind" is fostered in and is alive in every single person at this gym and I wanted very much to be a part of it. Nowhere is this spirit more alive than in Aaron and Tam - the captains of this ship - and all the instructors across Pica Pau's deep and diverse weekly schedule. In the striking classes you will find no better coach than Ulysses and no better group of training partners. There is space for everyone of every skill level here. Everyone has the same expectation - train hard, be kind. BJJ is a challenge I am continuing to work at, but what has never been a challenge is feeling like I didn't belong. I've never seen a single person hesitate to help anyone who needs it. I have never seen, or even heard gossip of, the kinds of toxicity that multiple YouTube videos will tell you exists across the vast expanse of jiu jitsu gyms. The expectation and mission of "Train Hard, Be Kind" could not describe the culture better and it's infused in everything about Pica Pau. This place will rise to meet all the effort and drive you are willing to bring to it. It's an amazing ride being a part of Pica Pau. 5 out of 5 stars, no notes, would train at again.

This is an excellent school for someone who is looking to learn martial arts for the purpose of…read moreself defense and develop a stronger mind-body relationship. The main instructor is skilled in both the physical and teaching aspects of the martial arts which brings a level depth to the training that can be difficult to find in other places. The training covers striking, grappling, and weapons applications with emphasis on learning the mechanics body movement, positioning, and timing in addition to the basic movements of a given technique. I started training here in 2009 and I cannot recommend this school highly enough to people who are committed to learning and continuously improving their martial arts skills in a very respectful environment. Small classes with dedicated students with a practical focus over sport or competition application.

I love my experience at Eagle Academy Of Martial Arts. I really enjoy learning new things at Eagle…read moreAcademy and meeting new people, instructors, and teaching new people joining us here at Eagle. I think that this is a very great experience for people wanting to have fun, learn new things, and enjoy! I have been at Eagle Academy for over 6 years and this experience so far just makes me want to push harder and learn more. -Finian Arellano

My boys have been training at Eagle Academy of Martial Arts for almost six years, and the time they…read morehave spent there has been truly invaluable. We began our journey at the Warrenville location with Master J and, over time, expanded our training to the Aurora location with Master Tracey and Ms. Bridget. Every instructor has played an important role in helping my boys grow, both on and off the mat. All three of my boys are members of Team Eagle, the demo team where they receive specialized training in staff and forms. They are also part of the Certified Instructor Training (CIT) program, which has helped them develop confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills as they prepare to mentor the next generation of students. Eagle Academy has given my boys so much more than martial arts. It has strengthened them physically, mentally, and emotionally while teaching them discipline, perseverance, respect, and integrity. Most importantly, the people at Eagle Academy have become our family. We are incredibly grateful for the love, guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support they have shown our boys over the years. We truly cannot imagine our lives without Eagle Academy.

Sensei Dhawan is a exemplary instructor, coach, and champion of traditional Japanese Karate. I have…read moreknown him for over a decade now and have witnessed his passion for instruction of Shotokan Karate both in the dojo as well as national tournaments. I have seen numerous youth learn, grow, and develop into Gold Medal Winners as a result of Sensei's unwavering dedication. This is a most excellent school to learn traditional Shotokan Karate and seek one's own perfection of character.

am so disappointed that I am here to write a negative review. My spouse and I were so excited to…read morestart our new journey here at JKA WF Chicago Karate institute. Dhawan the owner at the downtown aurora dono, seems not too professional or motivated to welcome others in. My spouse had called about a month ago looking to start Karate, he is a amateur fighter, and just wanted to broadin his horizon in the art of fighting. My spouse was so optimistic to start Karate here, he had reached out via phone to be told to stop on in, and that we did. We wanted to right then and there make payment and set up when we would start coming into the dojo. Mr. Dhawan didn't seem so enthusiastic about having us start just yet and told us to wait two weeks when they come back from a tournament in Texas, which the date to start us in his dojo would be April 7th. We had called that day didn't receive a call back, my spouse then call today, again no answer. Since my spouse was excited to start our new journey drove in person to see the owner, there were a few parents waiting in the front room and session was at a end, there is NO SIGN that state DO NOT ENTER UNLESS etc..so my spouse walked in with payment in hand to see when we could start training..in response my partner was greeted with coldness anger and bitterness..in front of CHILDREN at that. no respect or honor. My man had to be the bigger person and walk away. He had $900 in hand for us to start there, looks like we will be going to Phantom kickboxing in Plainfield. Axel Arellano is a real multiple world champion professional fighter with honor and a code of discipline but he's also very soft and welcoming when it comes new people and hes the best in the area and we are happy to be there instead. Thank you for showing your true colors Dhawan.