A very great and respectable school. My 4 year old son love learning martial arts here. He is…read moreusually wild and won't sit down. But the instructor here is so calm and patient with his students. My son has learned so much in such little time. I have no complaints can't wait to see what he learn in A year.

My daughter has always been pretty shy about doing things and talking to people. When she asked to…read moresign up for karate I was totally shocked and excited!!! I looked at several different places and a friend of mine recommended Tri-Star. We went one time and honestly that's all it took. Duane Brummitt and all the teachers are amazing!! Everyone makes her feel so welcome each time she goes to class. After just a few months I can see her self confidence build. I couldn't be happier with the decision she made and I know that she continues to be super excited to be involved. I highly recommend Tri-Star. Sherry

Since 2019, I've done kickboxing classes as an adult and couldn't be happier. I'm being challenged,…read morebut also shown patience in learning technique. Every trainer has made me feel very comfortable and worthy of their time and attention. The level of training that I'm receiving is outstanding. Thank you!

My boys (ages 5 & 7) absolutely love coming to Rocky's Dojo. They are having a lot of fun working…read morewith Master Rocky and Sensei Chris, and the higher - level students who come to help out are great, too. It's been good experience for them all-around, and fun to see their excitement when they bring new skills home and practice even on their off days. They especially love coming to the bonus sparring sessions on the weekend!

Really helpful with my shy little guy. Very accommodating helping him find the right class for his…read morematurity level.

Awesome kids birthday party today there!!!! My son was…read moreturning 8 and it was one of his favorite parties!!! Justin and Julia were amazing and kept the kids in line. I would come back here again for more birthday parties. I highly HIGHLY recommend the 2 hour party. It was perfect.

All 3 of my children are enrolled and we have gotten so much out of the program! Mr. Drescher is an…read moreoutstanding instructor. He is so great with the kids, he is talented beyond his craft. He makes learning fun but also takes the role of imparting martial arts skills seriously. He is very dedicated to the studio and his students and they learn so much more than martial arts moves. They reinforce respect and self discipline, the importance of keeping commitments, using your voice, and being responsible. They are incredibly inclusive and welcoming. They really build the kids up by helping develop belief in their own abilities. Every instructor is really great in their own ways (especially ms. Shah and Ms. Oie) and we couldn't be happier with our experience. We plan to continue to participate for a long time. I'm grateful to NK South Elgin and we feel like valued members of their team. What we've gained has been priceless. I highly recommend this studio! It's the best!

I rarely take the time to write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with National…read moreKarate of South Elgin. As a 55-year-old Dad, I want to ensure my 10-year-old daughter has the skills and confidence to navigate our crazy world. After visiting their website on a Sunday I sent a note to ask a couple of questions. I was pleasantly surprised to receive an almost immediate call from Mrs. Drescher! It is rare to find such dedicated customer service, especially on a weekend. Mrs. Drescher followed up with me, assuring me that everything I was looking for was available at their school. My daughter, Sammi, has since become a gold belt and is learning crucial self-defense techniques, like how to handle situations where someone might try to choke her. The growth in her mental and physical well-being is truly remarkable and its only been about two months. Mr. Drescher is fantastic with the kids, making the classes both fun and challenging. The entire team, including Ms. Oi and Mrs. Drescher, create a welcoming environment where we feel at home. I hope Sammi continues her journey here for a long time. Thank you to everyone at National Karate of South Elgin for the incredible support and dedication!

We just hosted a 5 year old birthday party here for my son and 13 of his friends! No small ask to…read morekeep that many young kids entertained and happy, but it was more than accomplished by Sensei Harvey. Kevin the owner and a couple other staff membership were also all hands on deck and I've not got a single complaint. Sensei Harvey also had a great sense of humor with all the littles that kept us adults in stitches while watching the class! 10/10 recommend!

Our daughter has been going to pma since it first opened and our son just recently aged into the…read moretoddler class. I cannot say enough great things about this place. Everyone who works there wants to be there and truly cares about the kids. Sensei Harvey is an amazing teacher and has become an outstanding role model to our kids. He focuses on martial arts but also teaches his students life lessons on being good people. He is kind and caring but also appropriately stern when needed. We're grateful to have him teach our children. Kevin, the owner, and the rest of the staff are great as well. They're welcoming and approachable. They are always accommodating to any special needs or requests. I'd also highly recommend their birthday parties. If you're looking to get your child, or yourself, into martial arts, you won't be disappointed.

This a review for the Morton Grove location…read more Our 4 year old son had an absolute fantastic time with sensei Patel in the 4-7 year old beginner class. He looked forward to each class, and was always eager to tell us what he did in class. Sensei Patel did a fantastic job of balancing the class for all ages, not sidelining anyone, and instilling an eagerness in the students to learn more. Occasionally sensei Patel had to reign in, and redirect the energy a bit, however in a class geared towards rambunctious younger learners that is to be expected. For the following session we had him progress to a beginner/continuer 4-7 year old class. We wanted to keep him at the same or somewhat higher level of expectation as in sensei Patel's class. He was by far the youngest student in the class, and the older students were obviously much further down the road with their karate skills. The class ended up catering more towards the older students (6 and 7 year olds). What is needed to engage and motivate a 4-5 year old and a 6-7 year old student is quite different. Also, there are limits to what can be reasonably expected from a 4 year old student. With that said, the instructor was very skilled in martial arts, and for older students I can see him being suitable.

Our boys have been training with ISKC since they were four years old. Almost 6 years later and one…read moreof them with a Sho Dan, we are still going strong! This place is more than a karate dojo to us, it is our extended family. We are very thankful that we found ISKC through our park district. From the excellent programs (for both young and old), to the top notch Senseis, nothing is short of the best. This organization is teaching my boys not only great karate (both competition and real life application), but also teaches them to be healthy, disciplined and confident about themselves. All these skills are directly helping them succeed in their school life as well and making them into well rounded individuals. My boys have also made great friends through this club that they will keep for a very long while! If you are looking for a karate club, par excellence, ISKC is definitely Chicagoland's top karate club! Highly recommended!

The ATA Wheaton location is managed under Master Seoul. We have lost all the confidence in him and…read morehis ability to understand that young children prefer other sports. Don't get lured into any sort of contract with this man.

Charlie has been coming for over 2 years And has learned so much. The instructors are all so…read morepatient and amazing with kids. Have seen many kids grow and develop not only in taekwondo skills, but in their manners and listening skills. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. It's one big family!