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.

The school is clean. The owner is fair. Prices are reasonable for similar schools in the area.read more

You won't find better and more authentic Kung Fu place than Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu, for both,…read morekids and adults Kung Fu training. I've been training there for a year and a half together with my teenage son, and we both love it. We love authenticity of the place, love Master Chen and Sean and their style of teaching, love learning Forms and working with different weapons /staff, sword, broad sword, nunchucks, spear, even bull whip - we both love working with all of these, and I am a female/. To train with real Shaolin Master, captain of Shaolin Temple Performance Team side to side and to watch him going over the movements is unforgettable experience. Don't get me wrong, it's a hard work /that what kung fu means, hard work/, the warm up is like a bootcamp , cool down is another one , but you will definitely get in shape you've never been in and maybe loose few pounds. I also love flexible schedule, they have classes for every level almost every day, weekends too, you even have 2 options. I love parents train together with kids, we practice together with my son at home and test together, we have fun together. I also take Tai Chi class there and I highly recommend trying this one too. I can't speak of this place and quality of Master Chen's training highly enough. Thank you Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy for this opportunity!

I was a former student at this school and I really enjoyed being in the class for the first few…read moremonths although I did started to gain anxiety over the belt tests and trying not to mess up all the time which was a problem for me. Although Kung Fu did helped me to learn some self defense, but it's mostly motion movements. I would recommend who is really into martial arts but I'm personally into more self defense techniques which wasn't shown up in Kung Fu.

Love it here!! The environment is very welcoming. The entire place is always very clean. The…read moreprofessors are kind, encouraging, and teach patience, discipline, and self control, kindness, and leadership. It's honestly the best investment I have made for my son. He loves it here. Hes grown so much and has built strength, and is learning every week on kindness, leadership, and skill. They teach the technique in a way the kids remember and understand. I always recommend this training facility to everyone! Its so worth it! Professor Bruce and his family are awesome! Youll love it here!

Great School. If you want to learn some self defense or just want a fun way to get in better shape…read moreB1 BJJ is a great option.

The best training and instructors. Grandmaster McGee is the most knowledgeable person to with.read more

This is going to be a little long, hopefully you'll find the background relevant…read more I've been disabled for 20 years. Severe chronic back pain from a car crash. I've gone through the pain management program at MarionJoy three times to no avail. Some of their docs really tried to help, others not so much. I've been to most if not all of the major pain specialists in the Chicago area, as well as several out of state, including Mayo Clinic. Tried every non-invasive procedure I could find (I wasn't a candidate for most surgical options): acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic, various shots, etc. On a good day (once every month or two) I could go grocery shopping, but would be exhausted afterwards. Needed a cane for the past decade if I was going to walk more than 15-30 minutes. Walked like an 80-year-old most of the time. Everything took effort. Then I started at UMA for Qigong with Grand Master McGee. I've still got a ways to go, but have made vast improvements. I can go shopping most any time now, errands aren't usually a big deal, and I can usually cook once a day. Able to be more social, can sit and talk with company without too much discomfort, where it used to be completely exhausting. Haven't used the cane since. In short, I'm feeling human again. Grand Master McGee as well as the other students are a big part of that. Self-defence hasn't been a priority for me, but I'm learning quite a bit in addition to getting me healthy. I'm able to do most of what the rest of the class does, which I honestly didn't think I'd ever be capable of. Grand Master McGee really knows his craft.

this place is great! I am a fellow student from the kids class. We learn very important life skills…read moreand Martial arts. I defiantly recommend this place for children and adults! Something else is that you can have a free week trial to test it out

Both of my boys, ages 4 and 6, just completed their free 2 weeks of class and we are very excited…read moreto sign our 6 year old up! Adam has a great group on kids in his Monday class and his patience with them is remarkable. He expects success from these kids and encourages them to be the best they can be! In all of the sports and activities we have done with our kids, this has got to be the most motivating and rewarding class yet! My kids walked out of there feeling a sense of pride, confidence, and accomplishment. I am looking forward to joining the Victory family!

This is easily the best Muay Thai gym in the Chicago land suburbs. I go here for both jits and…read morestriking. Coaches for both are excellent, training partners are great, and overall the culture here breeds great fighters.

coach sonny is the best and super welcoming and helpful. he really loves teaching and helps improve…read moremy skills in muay thai. I just love the big family community that the gym has

My family has had an excellent experience at Maxma! We have been greeted and made to feel part of…read morethe family. My Autistic son Nello (6yo) and daughter Giuliana (9yo) had the opportunity to experience Tae Kwon Do in an individual and group setting before we had to make any type of commitment. I sooo appreciated this option because while Giuliana dove right in and loved it, Nello needed more time before he was ready. The staff was so understanding and helpful in guiding us in that decision. In addition, they have also done Girl Scout events and the kids Birthday party too! Thank you Maxma for everything! I look forward to continuing my childrens' Tae Kwon Do journey together!

My 5-year-old has been with Max Martial Arts for a little over 7 months now and loves it. Master…read moreBaek and his team do a fantastic job with the Little Tiger program. They teach the kids discipline, goal setting, and leadership skills. It's just amazing to see the kids move through their belts, build confidence, and become both mentally and physically stronger. I bring my 2.5-year-old with me to watch his brother's class and now he's counting in Korean too and is ready to sign up (you have to be at least 4). Highly recommend Max Martial Arts!

My three-year-old is a very hyper active kid and had an amazing first class last week. Not just…read more that he had a great 1st time class, I had one of the most pleasant experience with the customer service they provide with; they follow up very well with any questions or concerns. I strongly recommend this organization for toldders.

My daughter has been taking classes here at Pro Martial Arts for about 5 months now. I wanted to…read morewait to write a review because of two reasons. One I like to know if first impressions are accurate, and two there were some staff changes that turned out to be great changes! We love this school. We found this place because my daughters friend had a birthday party here. She loved it right away. My husband and I were not as sure that it would be a good fit for her because she takes after me and has horrible coordination. We were amazed at not only how patient all of the instructors were and still are with her but how much her coordination has not stopped her from trying to succeed at all the steps being taught. I believe that is only because the instructors never criticize, they are alway up beat and positive. The instructors are all awesome and really try to help all the kids learn how to do each move correctly but still make it a fun atmosphere. I love that there is an area that parents can sit and watch the class not all s schools offer this. I enjoy seeing what is being taught and how she is progressing. This waiting area sometimes is a little crowded, but for the most point everyone is nice and quiet so the class is not distracted. If the kids in class do get distracted the instructors quickly get their attention back where it should be without missing a beat. We are thrilled to be able to bring our daughter here and hope to continue for years to come.

Chief Instructor Mark "Mack the Knife" Daley has been teaching and training in martial arts for…read moreover 30 years. Mequinho Martial Arts combines the styles of martial arts he has learned including Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mark is a Hapkido hall of fame instructor. He believes in confidence, strength, and fitness. You will get the hardest workout of your life. There are self defense classes for all levels of skill and age, even a bully proof program for kids! Convenient evening hours worked for my schedule. You will feel the passion that Mark has for MMA as sport and for self defense. You will feel confident about protecting yourself! This school is an extension of Mark's school in Chicago. You will learn standup self defense, joint locks, takedowns, ground fighting, and submissions. I find the environment to be welcoming and safe. Mark is a phenomenal teacher who pushes his students to give their best. No previous experience is needed, only an open mind and a willingness to exercise.

From the owner: Hapkido and Self Defense. Mequinho Martial Arts teaches and street effective system of Hapkido…read morecalled "Rua Defesa Hapkido". This system includes Joint locks, Judo style throws/takedowns, Muay Thai style striking, Braziliian Jiu Jitsu style ground fighting as well as Gun and Knife defense.

All special needs parents that struggle with trying to involve your kid(s) with a sport or…read moreextracurricular this is exactly what your kid needs. Mason my 10 year old has been with Master Yu at Yong-in Aurora for 2 years now. My son has more or less moderate functioning autism. He struggles tremendously with friends and peers and thrives on structure and goals. He is an amazing kid however we felt like he lacked a sense of extracurricular socializing. We live in a bubble those of you I'm sure can relate and ever since the day he met Master Yu his eyes had been forever glowing with learning Taekwondo. He has accomplished becoming a red belt as of today and I kid you not Master Yu has a gift to form this bond and trust with my son that makes me as a parent Soooo happy. Mason has idolized Master Yu so much that if I feel I have any concerns at home or at school he is able to relay that to him during his sessions. Let's face it our kids don't always listen to mom and dad but the discipline and structure he is able to grasp from his Master is mesmerizing. I can go on and on but honestly my son has been blessed to have met such a kind, caring, motivating and extraordinary person that's definitely leaving permanent footprints in his life that will go with him into adulthood and really give him a sense of belonging to something he cares for with all his heart. We don't ever want to part with Master Yu as he's been a godsend for us. It's worth it you won't believe me until you try. Trust me Go for it!

We have been sending our kids to Master Yu for 2 years. Not only do they love it there, but they…read morehave become more disciplined and respectful at home and at school. The instructors there really do this for the love of the sport and the kids they teach. My little guy LOVES Master Frank, who looks scary but my son loves him like a teddy bear. I would recommend this Martial Arts school to any parent who wants to provide their children with not only an opportunity to become fit, but also to become trained mentally, and emotionally. Great place! Love it!