Coach Bill and the team are awesome. My 7 year old daughter's first time training in jiu-jitsu and the staff and other students have done a great job teaching her the sport. As the only girl in class, they have really made her feel welcome and part of the team. read more

My son has been going there for almost 2 years. It's a great place for kids to learn discipline and respect. There's a great community with the other kids who are focused on supporting the learning of everyone no matter what level some one is when they start. My husband also found it valuable and decided to join too! He enjoys the atmosphere and comrade amongst the adults too! We are grateful for Professor Bill! read more

Threshold Martial Arts - My son with Professor Bill after getting his orange belt! - Martial Arts Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I've been coming to this gym for a little over a year, and it has been a positive influence in my life. I came in with no grappling or combat sport experience, and after about 4 months of getting my butt kicked I started to put pieces together. The instructors are great here, I feel comfortable asking questions if I don't get something. I've lost about 20lbs since starting, BJJ is a great workout. Additionally, it's nice to have a sense of community. The gym is welcoming, although the expectation is you come to work. Looking forward to participating in more competitions this year! read more

Great place for kids to learn self defense skills. Real life values and discipline are part of the training. One cannot go wrong by having their child trained by Bill and his passionate team of coaches. read more

I've been a member of Threshold Martial Arts for over ten years. I am in the adult Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs. The gym is incredible and has become a staple in my life. It has a family atmosphere and I have learned a lot of martial arts from this academy. The instructors are incredible and at the top of the game. This gym is great for beginners and advanced martial arts. read more

Very welcoming for all levels! Teach stuff from basics to advance levels--different styles to learn from different instructors. I joined a couple of classes and learned a lot, especially fundamentals. Instructors are passionate about the art they teach! read more

My son has had a great experience at Threshold. He has gained skills not only in Jiu Jitsu, but in problem solving, and leadership as well. He loves going to every practice. read more

I had the pleasure of dropping by and getting some training in (visiting from Phoenix, AZ). Professor Bill and his students were very welcoming. We were able to train a good balance of takedowns and transitioning to half guard positions. Professor was very patient and clear with his direction, and I was able to drill the techniques with him to help provide some clarity in the details. I definitely enjoyed my time here and will definitely visit next time. read more

There are more competent instructors and times offered that fits your schedule. They are very informative and offers a welcoming atmosphere for kids and adults, ranging from novice to competitors. Worth my time despite being busy as a stress reliever and more importantly for self defense skills. read more

Threshold Martial Arts is a wonderful place for your child to train in Jiujitsu and other marital arts classes. My son has learned so much since he has started his training. The instructors give excellent demonstrations/instructions and take the time to ensure they are performing the techniques properly. The children all respect each other and their instructors, it's wonderful to see them learn and grow together. read more

I've been going to Threshold for 18 months now, enrolled in the adult Muay Thai class. It's been a super-positive experience, and I've not only shaped up physically, but I'm also mentally stronger. The instructors are great with a wealth of experience, covering everything from the basics to complicated combos and drills. It's a clean, safe place to train where everyone is willing to help you get better. You learn not just from the instructors, but from your peers as well. If you ever wonder if you're too old to start learning martial arts, you're not, and this is a great place to start! read more

Completely inflexible management practices. One would expect that long term contracts for young children would have an out clause. I would not recommend this martial art school to anyone I care about. Ownership refused to end the contract after my kid was traumatized air attending classes at Threshold. As a parent, I got too excited about my kid's initial enthusiasm in jujitsu and signed on to a multi year deal. Huge, costly mistake. Unfortunate that Threshold management takes advantage of these situations. read more

My son and husband both love going here. They just started classes but so far it seems great.

Recently got the chance to start working with Bill at Threshold Martial Arts in Des Plaines. They offer a variety of classes including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Women's Kickboxing, and Kids Martial Arts classes. Super convenient location right downtown. Amazing facility. Highly recommend checking out if you're looking for martial arts classes in the area. read more

Threshold Martial Arts is a great place to train. They offer several different types of classes for adults and have a very good kids program. The instructors are dedicated to their students' growth, encourage learning and teach discipline. Whether you have trained before or are new to the martial arts, I would recommend coming in and trying out a class - You won't be disappointed!! read more

Threshold Martial Arts is without a doubt the best school! My 2 kids are training BJJ and I am doing Kickboxing. Every week my kids cannot contain their excitement to go to the classes and learn new skills. They love the place, the instructors, the techniques and the enthusiasm. Even my very artsy daughter gave up her ballet classes for Jiu-Jitsu at Threshold Martial Arts. Coach Chris has a ton of patience and is wonderful with the kids. Professor Bill is so knowable, surprisingly sweet (looks so tough) and has the no-nonsense attitude that I love! It is a tough, but fun and welcoming environment that provides solid martial arts education for the little ones and for the adults. I personally adore this place and defiantly recommend it to anyone who feels the need to get good and effective workout on, learn a solid martial arts techniques, or simply release the inner beast. read more

I've been kickboxing here for over a year a now, and love it. Bill's classes in the morning are challenging and drive strong focus on improving fundamentals. Ed's classes in the evening are equally great and add advanced technique, as well as how to work the rules of Muay Thai to your advantage. I love that Ed is obsessed with Muay Thai. He gladly spews out any knowledge he has to pass down when asked. He even gets caught up after class because the conversation is interesting. It's nice to come to class when someone is that passionate. Another great teacher that anyone level 1 and above gets to meet is Tim. He teaches the advanced classes once a month and offers a variety of advance technique to add to the arsenal. I forget his exact credentials so this isn't going to do him justice, but he has shared many stories about fighters going in the ring, and knows how exactly to score and keep your cool in the ring, amongst many other things. Overall the place gets mopped and cleaned every day and is in great condition. Both Bill and Ed are very conscious of cleanliness and safety. I've never met a bad person here. Everyone I have practiced with has been very nice. The class sizes vary. Sometimes there are 3 people there, sometimes even 11 depending on people's availability. So you get a nice variety of people to train with and instructor assistance. I usually try to team up with someone about my rank and height. Sometimes, if we have new people I like to team up with them to help them develop good fundamentals. Someone did that for me when I first joined and it helped a lot. Thanks Sam. What I also really liked is how Bill explained the contract to me in the beginning. He went over the whole thing and focused on the ways to quit. 1. In the state of Illinois, if you move over 25 miles the contract becomes void. 2. If the dojo is closed for a month the contract can be voided. He did mention that laziness unfortunately is not a reason to be able to break the contract. I signed up for 2 years because to me martial arts is a way of life, and that gave me the best rate. I recommend for anyone who is not sure if martial arts if for them or not to sign up for 6 months. This is because the first month you're just getting down technique, and your body is just getting adjusted to this level of physical activity. By the 4th month you will know for sure what you want to do. If you keep it up, by 4-6 months you can test for level 1. There are currently 13-14 classes per week as well as open mat once a week. Anyone who signs up is able to take all of those classes, but I pretty much max out at 4 per week. My work schedule is flexible, so it's nice that there are evening and morning classes that are both great. read more

This is a great place to learn martial arts. I started going to this gym a couple of months ago and it is great.. I totally recommend it! Specially the woman kickboxing class. Instructor Dorothy is awesome! read more

First off, I have to say that everyone at the gym is extremely welcoming and very friendly. I am new at this but the instructors are patient, knowledgeable and take the time to go over the drills .The fact that they have day classes and evening classes it's appreciated by those who work a flexible schedule. At first I thought that kickboxing it's just technique, but the classes are actually a mix of self defense, discipline, develop strong cardio and improve focus. They even have a great deal for first timers. Go in and you will not be disappointed. read more

My granddaughter has been attending Threshold Martial Arts for over 6-months now, and we could not be more pleased with this experience. Bill and the entire team are professional, very knowledgable and do any outstanding job explaining the lessons to children. I can already see the effects of this disciplined training. Highly recommend. read more

My daughter has been going to kids ju jitsu classes for more than 2 years now. I can say it's an integral part of her growth.not only is she learning ju jitsu, and self defense, shes forming her character, learning things like respect, camaraderie with her peers, and most importantly, discipline. The gym is roomy enough and the instructors, bill and Chris are excellent and are patient with kids. highly recommended for kids and grownups alike read more

I would like to take a moment to thank Threshold Martial Arts in DesPlaines and in particular Bill Shimuk, owner, and his instructors for working with my daughter in Muay Thai Kickboxing over the past two years. The program has strengthened her speed, balance, confidence and discipline. If not for going away to college she would surely continue with Threshold Martial Arts. I highly recommend all parents consider this full body workout for their sons and daughters and perhaps themselves. It is well worth it and I sleep better at night knowing my daughter has the skills to protect herself. Thanks Threshold for your dedication to training the students. John Park Ridge, Illinois read more

This is not a safe nor honest business. After ending my 6-month contract the owner manually entered in my CC information without my consent or notification. I did not attend classes after the six months nor did I discuss a new form of payment. My overall experience there was okay up until this point. Would never recommend this gym to anyone. read more

Wow very crooked ppl here, I signed up for a 6 month contract and it got auto renewed cause I didn't call to cancel and they wouldn't cancel the contract after I found that out. Please read the contract carefully never seen such crooked business where they teach kids. Very dangerous trap here read more

Threshold Martial Arts goes much further than most martial arts schools. It is not just punching and kicking school that will give you kid next belt because he/she showed up for class. This school has a strong focus on personal development and self-esteem. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to build confidence in their children. Their staff is incredible with the kids. Fun, safe and challenging classes. read more

Be careful, this business charges you for time you are not there. My kids were in Jiu Jitsu and ended up not liking it. I made them finish out the month. I had e-mailed the owner, Bill, to let him know that we would no longer be coming for the following month. The payment was already deducted from my account and he would not refund my money. He bullied me when I talked to him about the charge. He said he was not giving me back my money even though I have e-mail documentation letting him know we were dropping the class. I am seeking legal advice on the matter. DON'T GO HERE! Bad bullying and bad business ethics. I was not trying to do anything, but get MY money back. read more

The excellence of Threshold Martial Arts flows from the top down. Threshold is led by Bill Schimuk, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert and natural instructor. Bill's passion for teaching is especially evident in his work with the younger generation of grapplers at Threshold. It is no surprise that the school has received a number of accolades from the community, especially among law enforcement. Aside from top-notch techniques, Bill engages the youth classes in sponsored charity and stresses academics , teamwork and- above all- respect. Having trained at several other schools, I can say that Threshold is a teaching school. Testing is encouraged as a means to gauge improvement and focus on areas requiring attention. Lead striking instructor Ed Serra's Muay Thai classes are just as rewarding as they are demanding. The classes are eclectic and focus on striking, defense, conditioning and strategy of Muay Thai. Classes are small and the students span a range of levels and martial arts backgrounds. I was immediately welcomed and continue to train with a number of great folks. I look forward to steady improvement with the team at Threshold. read more

At first, we had our older son signed up for Jiu-Jitsu. After 3 years of being a spectator, our younger son wanted to join in. The classes are very helpful to teach the kids discipline, self defense, respect, and strategy. We usually attend 2-3 times per week. Both of our boys look forward to the classes. Coach Bill and Chris are great with kids. They doing excellent job to teach new techniques, always keeping kids safe. read more

This is my second 5-star review of Threshold Martial Arts! My first review was regarding our five year old son's positive experience. I am now reviewing my own positive experience. My husband is a police officer and urged me to sign up for a women's self defense class being offered at Threshold. I was hesitant because I work and have two young kids, but I thought it would be a good experience and it has far surpassed my expectations. The instructor is a Jiu Jitsu black belt and the owner of the gym who really cares about teaching and keeping people safe. I could go on and on, but bottom line is this is a really family friendly place - so much more than we expected. Even with my limited free time, I am making it a priority to continue my training. Thanks!! read more

I joined their kick boxing class a little over 2 months ago. i have lost 12 pounds already. I feel sooo much stronger mentally and physically. It is fun and its working. Thanks Guys!!! read more