A great school for multiple reasons, they have multiple classes throughout the day for kids and…read moreadults, great prices for what you get, great coaches with an awsome environment. Training really helps me with my anxiety and depression, helps me socialize, and I get great exercise and even better training all of that while learning to defend myself as we all know it's a crazy world. If any of those relate to you this is the perfect place for you. Will definetly be putting my son and daughter in here when they are old enough.

This is an AMAZING place!!! Coach James is one of the best all around coaches I have had the…read morepleasure to meet. He has a vast knowledge of martial arts and the credentials to back that up and you don't get that from many coaches these days. I have been involved in an competed in martial arts and sports at a higher level than most even on the teaching side and I still find myself learning and being inspired from him. He picked me up off my dead lazy butt and is getting me back in shape when no one else would. James also has great coaches under him as well. My daughter is currently taking muay thai lessons with coach Steph learning striking and discipline I didn't think she could even do. this is a great place for kids adults fighters weekend warriors or just learning to defend yourself or get in shape.

I've been taking my two kids to Coach Ramses for several months now and he's been providing very…read moreeffective coaching for them. He's flexible when needed and strict when needed. I'd recommend this studio and Coach Ramses to others.

It has been an absolute pleasure training at Living Art. I joined a few months ago as someone with…read moreno experience in BJJ and quickly found an awesome group of guys ran by a super knowledgeable and personable coach in Ramses. It's a mix of hobbyists and competitors who train at Living Art and I've had an awesome time rolling with both types of people. Everyone is helpful, welcoming, and interested in making a beneficial and productive environment. The coach is also super knowledgeable and accessible. He'll always give you his time to answer questions, work through positions, and roll. Pretty cool considering he's a competing black belt. All in all, really happy with the quality of the instruction and the people at Living Art. I plan on sticking around for a long time.

JK is a wonderful school. The masters and instructors are so patient and caring. My 5 year old…read moreson doesn't like physical, team, or social activities, but we brought him to an open house here just to try it out. He absolutely loved it and after a couple months was promoted to a yellow belt. Now all he can talk about is working hard and practicing to eventually become a black belt. The pricing was quite a bit less than I had anticipated, very fair. Truly I can not say enough about how happy I am with JK.

i went there for 3 years it was fun and the classes are short there 45 mns long and when we finish…read morepractice early we play a game and have some fun they also give you lockers they throw parties and if your thirsty you can go to your parents or locker a drink water the master Kim is very nice and funny the other master kim is also nice and she's funny. There was one problem the price you pay 350 dollars for the black belt testing so i quit overall they are good and kind and also have sparring wich is fun its were you fight people but you're in protective gear that was my favorite part. I highly recommend this if your in the Burbank IL area.

My now 16-year old has been taking classes at Enso for 6 years -the twice weekly T/Th evening…read moreclasses held in Oak Park- and loves this program! Enso is such a positive, highly supportive and structured program run by two amazing Sensei and a group of wonderful teaching assistants. The Chicago dojo is beautiful and easily accessible from the suburbs but it just works out for us to go to the Oak Park location in SW Oak Park. There are opportunities for competition if the child is interested but no pressure if that is not their thing. My son adores Enso and our family is so happy to be a part of the Enso community and grateful to have such an excellent program here in Oak Park! PS: Also grownups can train with Enso. It is not just for kids!

Take the tai chi class in Chicago with instructor Chris Cinnamon! He has admirable…read moreand extremely effective teaching skills that combine elite yet effective verbal skills with an extensive martial arts background. He is fully present during his classes and conscientous in his efforts to assist the progress of his students. I have studied various arts over the years and have been exposed to over a dozen top flight instructors but I don't recall that any of them had the ability to articulate the art with the verbal facility that Chris has. It is so much easier to learn something when the instruction is clear. The collaborative and supportive spirit of the school/dojo is evident from the moment you walk in and the school is spotlessly clean.

I recently contacted the owner, Pete, through their website to drop in and train while I was in…read moreChicago for business. He was very open about the idea (some gym owners aren't) and told me to download the class schedule off their website as it was modified due to Covid. After my visit I was pleasantly surprised by the level of Jiu Jitsu being taught by Pete as well as his students skill level. I was required to pay a small drop in fee, but it wasn't a big deal as I've been asked the same of several gyms I've visited. Overall I would definitely suggest you check out Rio Jiu Jitsu if you are in the Chicago area, I'm glad I did

So, to be completely honest I wanted my child to do martial arts but I didn't know the difference…read morebetween them all. Rio Jiu Jitsu opened up behind my house & I was still reluctant despite my husbands excitement to enroll our daughter there. Probably because I didn't know a lot about Jiu Jitsu. Well the first day we brought my daughter I fell in love with this place! Changed my mind in a second! They are so great there! Their kids classes are awesome! My daughter has grown so much in the short time she's been doing this! The coaches are so great with the kids! Firm but gentle. They give the children discipline & goals. I am so happy that we are there. There's a real sense of community there too. Everyone is welcoming! I can't wait to see my daughter grow there. She is determined to win a medal one day and I believe she can there!!

I have been attending Systema classes at Aikikai for over a year on-and-off…read more Kevin taught me the key principle that sustains Systema: non-destruction. I came to this Dojo with a strong Judo background having trained for over three years at a very competitive dojo that features top notch national and international athletes. I had two major injuries there and I came to realize that that kind of training was everything but realistic and also can seriously harm your own body. I'm now aware that it's not only possible but also legitimately desirable to develop exceptional combat skill without damaging your own body and/or psyche. Kevin teaches you first how to understand and "read" your own body and how to control your breathing. Once you have achieved this knowledge you can move on and develop the exceptional Systema combat skills that are based on spontaneity, instinct, precision and cost- effectiveness. Also, this is a friendly and welcoming environment for new students.

We did a bachelorette party "sword" workshop and Aikido intro with Dwight's group and absolutely…read moreloved every minute of it! The instruction group was so engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. The perfect intro and sword work for a group of beginners looking to have fun for a special event. The Dojo is beautifully designed and the perfect setting. Very impressed!

I train here in the adult classes, which consist of a form of Martial Arts called Hapkido. Look…read moreI'll explain why I picked this place, I looked around for about 3 months at different locations, types of fighting, and teachers. Let me state one thing I'm not saying that this school is better than any other in the area or that the other schools are not any good. I have respect for all forms of self-defense. This is just the location that had everything that I was looking for, the classes are sometimes small which is good for one on one training with the master that runs this place. This is something you have to go and experience for yourself so stop by and ask questions, the instructor is highly qualified and knows what he's talking about. Final thought if you wanna know a fighting style that get straight to the point if you ever need to defend yourself this might just be the place your looking for.

I bring my oldest son (8) here for tae kwan do and he loves it. The Master is great, are his…read moreassistants and the price seems fairly reasonable compared to other schools in the area.

The masters and students made our experience very special. My son has a few attention challenges…read moreand social anxieties- we found this studio and saw that learning about taekwondo helped provide focus and confidence in my 4yr old. Thanks to the Masters that provide a healthy and fun environment for learning and growing.

Studio is a little out of date and needs some TLC but all the masters & instructors are phenomenal…read more They're patient, kind, and treat every child the same. My kids love being part of the K Martial Arts Family.