Live, love, matter... learn to be present in your life, focus on your relationships, find joy and…read moremake a positive impact in the dojo (classroom, work, etc). The mat chats with Sensei Alex at Victory MMA are everything! He is a cool dude and understands what is truly important in life. As a parent, it is so powerful for my son to hear these messages from Sensei. My son carries this joy and focus with him to school and into our home. We have been attending MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) for a year in the 4 to 7 year old class. I love being on the bleachers in the dojo to watch the class and hear the mat chat. This helps us reinforce the message at home and also practice the moves of the month. It is very easy to get acclimated to class. Sensei Alex is kind and has a genuine passion. There are also a number of "Sensei Dads" that take the adult class and help out with the kids class. They are all such lovely people! Everyone has a smile and is excited to be in the dojo training. The energy is contagious and the kids have a lot of fun while also learning discipline, confidence and focus. We are so grateful to be part of the Victory family!

Great gym. Great culture. Alex has a wealth of striking and grappling knowledge. Check it out!read more

The Arlington Heights School of Martial Arts has outstanding programs for all ages, a wonderful…read morecommunity and family atmosphere, and excellent training teaching 8 martial arts as one. I am a student for over 10 years and also enjoy the strength and stress reduction work we do as well. True Martial Arts! Great for self-defense. I am learning new forms and movements regularly including a variety of weapons. Please come and check us out!

True martial arts. Great for self defense and getting in shape. Family friendly. Lots of kids…read moreclasses and activities. No contracts. I have been here a long time and learn new movements and forms weekly

I've trained with Matsumoto, who is a sixth degree black belt. He is a former Champion from Japan…read morewith exceptional skills----but excellent with children-as well as adults. I have moved and now train in Tae Kwon Do -- which is good for my age. This form of martial arts will bring you strength and discipline.

My son has been training here for over 3 years. Training at the Matsumoto's Dojo has significantly…read morebenefited my son's confidence, fitness, focus, and athletic ability. The traditional style of training found at this Dojo will improve the mind body connection, mental (toughness) and physical (strength, cardio, flexibility, and coordination) conditioning. Probably the best program for kids around.

Our 4 year old started doing martial arts at Stillwater and we really love this center…read more He is in the 4-6 year old class. We are happy with the instructor, program, structure and flexibility with scheduling. Mr Mashburn not only focuses on Karate but he also teaches them discipline, values and good behavior. Highly recommend to parents who are looking to start martial arts for your kids. We tried other martial arts classes in the neighborhood before finding this gem. Definitely unique and better than others in the area.

Still Water is outside our range of travel, but my children trained with Mr. Mashburn at his…read moreprevious studio. He's an amazing instructor, focused on excellence in everything he does and completely committed to his students. He is exactly the kind of role model and positive influence you want in your children's lives!

My son has been going to Total Impack Martial Arts for the past two years now we have seen so much…read moreimprovement and progress in his behavior and confidence. The team is always supportive and encouraging.

Total Impact Martial arts and Fitness center is simply the best!…read more My son is taking Martial arts classes with them for past two months. The Instructors Shihan Brian,Sensei Allen and Jonathan keep classes fun, while also giving the kids a solid workout as they train and learn new techniques.Alongside the Martial arts,they are developing the kids to be respectful to others,to be responsible and to treat people with kindness. After watching my son trained, i decided to begin taking Kickboxing classes with them.I had no previous Experience in Kickboxing before when i signed up and was very nervous at the first time The Owner/Teacher Shihan Brian was extremely welcoming and had a great way of making me feel comfortable.Brian is an extremely knowledgeable Instructor.One of the great things Brian does is to make every class different. His passion and expertise is represented in every class. 5 weeks in and I'm pretty addicted to the workouts. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a new workout routine that is fun, challenging and sustainable.

Very welcoming atmosphere -- clean and professional. Professor Marcelo and his team run a top notch…read moreoperation, and you won't find a better place around to learn BJJ, for either an adult or a child! My only regret is that I sat on the sidelines, waiting for so long, before giving it a try. "The best time to start training BJJ is 10 years ago. The second best time is now!"

I travel a lot and have had the opportunity to train in a lot of gyms. This is by far one of the…read morebest I've ever been to in the US. Everyone in the academy is all smiles all the time and it feels like a big family. It's one of the most rookie-friendly places I've been and also has an incredible talent pool in the students and coaches. Lots of freedom and encouragement to ask any question you want and it's easy to find a partner that either wants to go easy or is willing to ramp up the pace. Prof Marcello is a world class professor and kind of a legend. He was a multiple time Brazilian National Champion before moving to the states, and of all places, ended up teaching in Deerfield, IL. The depth of knowledge he has when asking about details of positions is insane and is a gentle reminder of how little I actually know. So cool to have been able to spend time in this academy.

Headmaster Rusev runs the one of the most comprehensive and prestigious Martial Arts programs in…read morethe United States. Master Rusev is among the few Masters in the United States that holds a college degree from the University of Sophia in Martial Arts, and was a former Bulgarian National Team member. Master Rusev has also trained and served in the Bulgarian Army to further his skillset. In addition to his accomplishments as a Martial Artist, Master Rusev is an accomplished Coach and Headmaster. Revolution Taekwondo has produced some of the finest Martial Artists, including several USA National Team Members, World Champions, and Pan American Champions. Master Rusev personally trains and oversees the instruction of his students; personally invested in each individuals goals and achievement both in and out of school. Parents looking for discipline, confidence building and self defense will find a comprehensive approach for overall mentoring and guidance. For anyone seeking discipline, self defense, or any Martial Instruction; Revolution Taekwondo receives my highest recommendation.

My child attended Revolution Taekwondo for about a year and a half. She truly enjoyed her time at…read moreRevolution. Both Masters are kind and dedicated to the children. Discipline is very important at Revolution Taekwondo, but the kids always feel comfortable, not intimidated. Both Masters are very liked and respected. They truly encourage children to be the best that they can be. Hopefully, time permitted, we will be able to join again. I highly recommend Revolution Taekwondo!

Krav Maga Illinois is not just a fitness or self-defense space. It is truly a school - a place…read morewhere our children have grown, learned, and improved both inside and out. The teachers and staff are welcoming while also firm, experienced, and superbly knowledgeable. They know children and treat them with care and respect that makes you instantly care and respect them in return. We have tried other forms of self-defense; Krav is the only one where we have actually seen real-life circumstances and situations addressed in concrete, actionable ways from day one. It's hard, it can be intense, and it demands focus - just what we wanted for our children. I cannot more highly recommend KMI, not just for the activity itself, but for the community in which its taught (arguably more important than any other feature).

The training and support staff are top notch. Friendly and patient students that don't judge and…read morewill go out of their way to help you progress. The schedule should work for most people. Reasonable rates and the instruction you get and fitness you obtain is worth it! 10/10

This martial arts school transformed me into the woman that I am today. I spent half of my life…read moretraining at US Elite Martial Arts, I practically spent my childhood and grew up here. Though I was too young and immature between the ages of 3 - 14 years old to notice, I can see now the lasting effect that this school had on me. As I was strengthening my physical body, I was nourishing mentally. Through every kick, I was gaining patience and discipline. With every punch, I became more confident and driven. I could write a book about all the things that I learned between the ages of 3-14 years old while I was training with US Elite Martial Arts. But to give you a short version, Master Greer reminded me that one's voice and the ability to ignore is more powerful than any kick or fist. Every time he made me spar with someone bigger or older than me, he was training me to accept a loss and a "no" and grow and learn from it. With every passing year, I grew more patient and more hardworking. My ability to read and understand others stemmed farther than anticipating my opponent's next kick. I began to organize and manage my time more efficiently, leaving room to get good grades, spend time with friends and family, play other sports, and train here at US Elite. It's crazy to think about how pivotal being taught these things at a young age was for my growth. When one is that young, they learn the most from their environment, and I am truly grateful every single day that this was the one I was apart of. Not only was I learning and excelling in martial arts, but I was also pushing and developing into a disciplined, self-confident, and motivated individual whose communication skills, respect, and kindness were pillars of their being before the age of 12. Master Greer and the team carved out a path for me to truly understand myself. They showed me that I am in control of my own life and that I can't go around pointing fingers at other people because I am not where I want to be. Through US Elite Martial Arts, I was taught to be confident in my decisions, to never give up, and to always work and train harder than anyone else in the room.

Mr. Greer was an amazing instructor! Every instructor was very kind and pushed us to our limits…read moremaking us the best that we can be. This is a very kind environment and I would recommend this to other kids trying to get in better shape or just to get stronger and have a quality time. I met a lot of great people there and some of my current best friends were from Martial Arts. US Elite helped us get stronger both physically and mentally and we have been proud black belts the last two years. --Danny W. & Alan M.

I joined about 6 months ago by getting a Groupon. It was the best Groupon deal I have gotten so…read morefar! I was able to join the Krav Maga as well as the KO Bag classes. Everyone was (and still is) very friendly and one of the instructors spent almost entire class helping me out so I could get the moves right. Sure, nobody stopped and went over the techniques they learned before I joined, but that is not how it works. You join when you join and try to learn going forward. The instructors repeat the curriculum so within 4-5 months you will learn everything you need to know for the first level test. As far as the Krav Maga classes go: there are participants with different skill levels and the instructors always take that into consideration. If you are a beginner - you will be paired with someone with the similar skill level and practice very basic techniques. If you are a higher level participant - you will be paired up with someone from very similar level and practice more advanced techniques. The key is - not to give up. This isn't easy and instructors can't just go over what the others learned already because that wouldn't make sense. If you want to know what the rest of them learned before you join - get a Krav Maga book - that's what they learned. Just join, keep coming, and you will get it. KO Bag classes are great. Get ready for amazing workout. The instructors push you and make you work hard and you hate them but you also love them because the feeling at the end is incredible.

This is a pretty good school for Krav Maga, I think that there have been negative reviews based on…read morethe way you are added to classes already in progress... But I think that this is how Krav Maga is... I have spoken with several schools and they all do this. Personally I think that this helps a new person understand that there are many levels of comfort and ability in self defense/martial arts. I would rather have it this way and be forced to catch up than to just start with a bunch of people that are all new. especially when sparring. The staff that I trained with were great, very supportive and encouraging. I should note that I have been going to YMA for one month on a Groupon and that I would be staying if martial arts were not such a lifetime investment. I will "test drive" a couple other schools to see what works best for me, personally. There are other schools that are cheaper for sure, but this one is very conveniently located, clean, bright and training is very well equipped and executed.