Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA

5.0 (5 reviews)

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Taurean B.

10 months ago

Best local Dojo for ages 5 & Up, I started @ Ekims @ 23 yrs old , and Mike Smith took me to 4 National MMA titles , with instructions in Muay Thai, jiu jitsu and have graduated black belt and kickboxing and now a Brown belt in jui itsu -Taurean Bogguess Pro record, (19-7-0 ) read more

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Sta H.

8 months ago

My grandson loves it down there. Mike is a great instructor. That place has been there for years!

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M B.

9 months ago

Family friendly. Great place to learn martial arts. I am in my 40s and on the karate black belt track. I also do kickboxing and bjj. Great atmosphere with great people. read more

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Makenna D.

10 months ago

Love this dojo, great people, everyone is friendly and helpful. Great place to learn, supportive environment.

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Kyrie M.

6 years ago

Mike is a great instructor with little kids. He's the perfect amount of firm and friendly. He smiles while he yells. Karate is a physical sport, it isn't easy; but Mike tempers his being strict while showing compassion. He focuses on selfcontrol and technique. I see my kids going here for many years. Definitely recommend! read more

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405 1st Ave
Silvis, IL 61282
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(309) 755-5425
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https://www.ekimskarate.com

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What time does Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA open?

Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Tuesday.Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA close?

Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA closes at 7:30 PM on Tuesday.Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA is closed on Friday and Sunday.Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA closes at 1:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon, Wed-Thu 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMTue 12:00 PM - 7:30 PMFri, Sun ClosedSat 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Does Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA take credit cards?

Yes, Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA takes credit cards.

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Does Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA allow dogs?

Yes, Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA allows dogs.

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Does Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA have bike parking?

Yes, Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA has bike parking.

Does Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA have parking?

Yes, Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Is Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA is wheelchair accessible.

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Ekims Karate Kickboxing & MMA offers karate, kickboxing, and martial arts classes for all ages and skill levels. Build confidence, fitness, and self‑defense skills in a safe, supportive environment. Join a class and start training today!

History

Established in 1989.

Opened in 1989 after receiving my Black Belt in East Moline Il.then purchased a building at my current location 405 1st ave Silvis Il.in 1995 and been here since and im not going no where.

Meet the Business Owner: Michael S.

Started Karate in 1980 and trained with many martial artists through out my Martial Art training life. im not here to make myself look good just come down and meet me.

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My 4 year old son has been attending classes here for about 6 months! Love it!! They don't just…read moreteach karate. They teach respect, integrity, focus and control. This week they are talking about bullying. What is a bully, what a bully really wants, how to stop a bully and ultimately how to defend yourself if you need to.

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From the owner: Brown's School of Martial Arts offers excellent training for children and adults. We are dedicated…read moreto building a strong body, a disciplined mind, and a solid skill set. Come by for a free class today! For more information, please visit brownsschoolma.com

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I cannot speak highly enough about this dojo. My son is much more confident about himself since he…read morestarted attending. The instructors have really made a positive impact on our whole family. And they have clear, attainable goals for my son to achieve as he progresses through his belt ranks. It has been worth every penny since he started almost a year ago.

It's difficult to abbreviate all of the benefits my family and I have seen from our training at the…read moreAcademy of Okinawan Karate to less than a 500 page thesis, but I will do my best to summarize. I started my daughter with the school when she was 7 years old, uncoordinated and the farthest thing from physically inclined. Now, five years later, my daughter had poise, confidence, high self esteem, and had gained a lot of physical attributes including muscular arms and legs, balance, and coordination. Seeing my child succeeding and benefiting from her training gave me a strong desire to join her on her climb through the ranks. I signed up a year after she began, and saw the benefits immediately. Not only did I get a tremendous workout on a daily basis, but was constantly filled with pride in my own achievements throughout my training. Four years later I feel stronger, safer, more confident, more outspoken, more adaptable to change, more accepting of criticism, and more capable in all aspects of my life. Like my daughter I never thought of myself as physically inclined and was never into sports... karate is as much a sport to me as it is an art, a challenge and a lifestyle. I would not give up my training for anything. Thank you AOK for everything you've given myself and my family.

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L A.

7 months ago

We have been attending classes here for several years. I can not say enough good things about our experience. My son and daughter both started karate classes when they were 4-5 years old. My son was 4 when we began and he really thrived in the structure, individual attention, and small classes Mike provides. He is currently a brown belt and working hard towards his black belt. Karate is just as much of a boy activity as a girl activity. My daughter is excelling in classes as well. Mike provides as excellent environment for both kids and adults. This is a lifetime activity and I'm blessed we found a home at Ekim. read more

Mike S.

299

1 year ago

Great place for all ages cant find a better family oriented place.The instructors are the best around with 45 years of exsperience....

Adan F.

6 months ago

Master Smith is friendly, my nine year old loves coming here. Lessons are 2 days a week. I have noticed a big boost in her confidence.

Allison W.

6 months ago

Great class for our child. Master Mike is attentive to all the kids. He explains the moves to all and empowers them to learn.

Justin B.

5 months ago

great experience and friendly atmosphere! I highly recommend to anyone looking to find a new hobby or challenge themselves

Katerin L.

6 months ago

Excellent work--showing great patience with the children, combined with a great deal of discipline.

Bianca C.

6 months ago

Super welcoming environment and the teachers are awesome as well!! so glad I started here!

Jack J.

5 months ago

Great instructor! Supportive members and nice workout and been training MMA for a bit!

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