We were looking for a karate/martial arts place to help our 6 year old who was having some…read morestruggles specifically in school with attention, discipline, and patience. We reached out to multiple places in town and they were the ones that provided a more comprehensive overview. We have been going to Fusion for a few months now and could not be more impressed with the facility, all they offer, and Megan's teaching. We have seen a huge improvement in our son's attitude and behavior. Megan shows she cares, but also demands (and deserves) respect from the kids. We are so happy that we joined Fusion and plan to stay for a long time! Thank you!!

Hands down the best martial arts school in town! Greg is very professional and fun, and the…read moreatmosphere in the gym is light and friendly! I've been doing Muay Thai Kickboxing for 7,5 months now, and I learned so much from this class. Recently I added Ju Jitsu with this school, and it is amazing experience. I feel fitter, healthier, and more confident! I am thoroughly enjoying the classes and will continue practicing these arts with this school! I highly recommend it to anyone!

My daughter Abigail started at the age of 6 and has been going for about 7 months now and…read moreabsolutely loves it. Coach Brian and all the coaches are extremely kind and caring as well as the other children in class. Even the older more experienced children take their time to help the newer ones. Since my daughter started training she has learned to be more confident in herself and she has made several friends with the other kids in class. She has chosen to stop gymnastics and soccer to stay focused on Ju Jitsu and she made this choice after the 1st month of being at Carlson Gracie Channahon. As a parent I feel so confident and comfortable with the coaches and other kids that I let my daughter go into class on her own at times which builds her confidence and has made her grow less shy around people. I am truly happy that we found a place where our daughter can not only learn how to defend herself but can become more confident in all aspects of life.

I asked Brian about their cleaning procedures after two of my sons got impentigo several months…read moreapart. Brian claimed that one of my sons got it from a tournament over 20 days prior to my son showing any signs of impentigo... impentigo takes 4-10 days to manifest after exposure... my other son has never competed in a tournament. This gym is the only place they both could have gotten it. I asked again about their cleaning procedures and he still will not answer. The place is visably dirty with caked on dust where the display apparel. It looks like they are using packing tape instead of mat tape and that tape is filthy. All red flags. Oh! They also have a ridiculous superstition about not washing belts... no wonder skin infections thrive in this biohazard. Please do not support a business that doesn't take simple standard cleaning steps to protect you and will not duscl9se those steps to patrons. They are now being investigated by the health department. Aside from that, I seriously question the value of their instruction. I have seen 5 year old soccer practices run by volunteer parent coaches that appeard to be more organized than their belting ceremony...a ceeremony that should be routine... the staff did not seem to know what they were doing and the students seem to be out of control.

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.

I have had the priveledge of training with Kuma for several years. He is an excellent instructor…read morewho goes out of his way to insure that his students can train. I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy called Charcot Marie Toothe disease that affecfts my hands and feet. He adapts his art to fit my limitations so that I am able to learn and progress. I have lots of confidence in my ability to defend myself due to his training. I recommend training with the bear.

From the owner: Educating others in becoming their own first responder. Bringing to light the critically common and…read moresensible total warrior concepts that keep the best prepared alive and teach others to meet and match the emergencies of life.

This was once the best karate school in Illinois, and possibly in the Midwest. They have long since…read morestopped sparring, striking makiwara's, striking heavy bags (as part of class) striking pads, or targets or anything........ever. A martial arts school that doesn't teach and use striking is like a football team that doesn't teach or use tackling. The instructors brag about this being the best style to "Destroy your enemy". Yet when you ask how many tournaments they have won the room grows very quiet, and if you ask to spar with someone they say it's too dangerous. They do however spend almost every minute of class in front of mirrors performing kata (forms) and micro-managing your every tiny movement. An excellent school if you are unable to perform "dangerous" actions like striking or god forbid "kicking" at an actual self defense oriented martial arts school.

Great place! I took Muay Thai there years ago. Couple years afterwards I was going to start taking…read moreBJJ but unfortunately my schedule changed then job changed making it impossible to. One day I'll go back and take BJJ. Brad is a great owner and just a genuine good guy...someone who keeps his price low because he cares about the martial arts itself instead of just taking peoples money like most martial arts places do. Give PAC a try!

This place is top notch with REAL black belts. Don't be fooled by other local places claiming the…read moresame. You will EARN your ranks here by showing up and working hard! A+ all the way. The folks in the school are good people too. Give it a shot, what do you have to lose? And remember REAL black belts and world champions.

Awesome gym with a great atmosphere! Been going there close to two years and it's clean and well…read moremaintained. Knowledgeable coaches and a great group of people to roll with. Highly recommended for kids and adult classes.

From the owner: We provide top level Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and wrestling instruction. We have programs for…read morekids 5+ and adults. Come see us on the mats!

I have trained at Kuk Sool Won of Peoria for over a decade. The life lessons taught here breeds…read moreleadership. This is hands down the best martial arts school in Peoria Area. Kids love the structure of the classes that are hidden by drills and adults love the high energy classes to get fit while learning to defend themselves. Check them out

I have watched several people come in with a lack of self asteem/self confidence and after a few…read moreclasses they are changed....yes sir yes maam their whole demeanor has changed more confidence walks proud....great instructors .....its a true family outside of their family