Joon Lee's Taekwondo & Martial Arts School
“The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging.”
Best Karate Classes near Oak Lawn, IL
1 of these schools is based in Oak Lawn; the others serve Oak Lawn from towns including Chicago (9 mi), Oak Forest (7 mi) and Oak Park (12 mi).
10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
“The instructors are amazingly patient and every class is a wonderful experience.”
Flying V Martial Arts
“My 5 year old has been going here for about a year now and we absolutely love it.”
Kenpo Self Defense Studio
“Me and my sons go to this schools love this place they have the best instructer and they work with you too they anyone looking to get back into martial arts should look in this schools you will not be sorry love this schools and the people they like a 2nd family”
ATA Martial Arts & Karate For Kids
“This was my last resort ànd I must say you don't realize how this program helps.”
Golden Tigers Taekwondo Inc.
“Would recommend to anyone looking to tire out the kids and teach them some starting taekwando.”
Karate schools listed for Oak Lawn, IL fill the 15 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Oak Lawn, IL
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,082 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for Oak Lawn first?
An email address is published by 8 of the 15 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
Family Martial Arts
“I have always felt very welcome here, and attending FMA has added so much meaning and purpose to my life.”
High Kick Fitness
“My two children trained with Coach Mazen and he was more than wonderful.”
606 Karate & Self-Defense
“Is committed, caring, and patient with new learners and young children alike, and this attitude influences how her students and staff behave towards and support one another.”
Imazaki Dojo
“Whenever I'm not in the mood or feel sad I go to the class and it lifts me up immediately.”
Academy Of Self Defense
“They are all very patient and are legitimate martial artist who know and love the craft”
The Martial Arts University
“For them all it has been more than about self defense, it has build confidence and given them the skills for public speaking.”
Martial Arts World
“Whenever I have a concern or question, Shihan always makes himself available to address any concerns.”
Kickhigher Martial Arts
“We wanted a school that would provide firm but gentle instruction and instructors who understand how to teach kids.”
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Enso Karate
“Enso instructors regularly invite students to give feedback on their peers and help to instruct others of different ranks, which has fostered independence and confidence, even when they make mistakes.”
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