Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Chicago, IL
The highest-rated Martial Arts Training companies out of 187 vetted & reviewed in the Chicago area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Chicago
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago
Attack Taekwondo
Axe Capoeira Chicago
Brazil 021 Chicago
Chicago Fitness Center
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy
EKF Martial Arts
Fonseca Martial Arts
Frank’s Martial Arts
Grupo Capoeira Brasil: Instrutor Brucutu
Krav Maga Illinois
Mind Body Defense
Mission MMA & Fitness
North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Notorious Fitness
Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square
Stagen’s Martial Arts
The Way
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center
Titan Gym
Warrior Evolution MMA
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Fonseca Martial Arts
(16)
Sensei
Students
“She gets a structured class that promotes and instills lots of good character traits (most notably discipline), where she can make friends and develop her confidence.”
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Krav Maga Illinois
(30)
Students
Family
Skills
“Same great instructors as in Highland Park location, juicy atmosphere, and high quality, deep meaning training for your body, mind, soul and energy build up.”
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
(24)
Arnis
Confidence
Goals
“If anyone is interested in getting thorough, well-rounded martial arts training for a variety of disciplines where you are taught by masters in each art, this is the place for you.”
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Warrior Evolution MMA
(29)
Home
Students
Skills
“This place has really changed my life - not only have I lost over 30 pounds and gained lean muscle, I've also learned Jeet Kune Do principles that have translated into my life, which has made me a more balanced person.”
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Notorious Fitness
(26)
Yoga
Family
Feel
“One big perk for me is that you can implement a workout into your daily schedule at pretty much any time from mornings to evenings since Notorious provides flexible scheduling.”
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Axe Capoeira Chicago
(22)
Classes
Academy
Workout
“I can't do crazy flips and I am by no means the best physically, but I never enter a roda thinking or feeling that I don't belong or that I can't compete.”
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
(30)
Women
Muay Thai
Atmosphere
“Stefan is the muay thai coach i train with the most (3+ a week) and has taught me the fundamentals of muay thai through well designed drills and exercises.”
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Titan Gym
(30)
Environment
Family
Teach
“I love that they have a wide variety of martial arts classes to chose from but also yoga and fitness classes that I enjoy going to after a long day of work...”
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
(29)
Learn
Train
Solid
“The class included drilling, but also provided philosophies of BJJ which deepens the understanding of the patterns a grappler needs to continue making progress.”
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Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center
(12)
“Since being away from Chicago I have visited dozens of martial arts schools, from New York, to San Francisco, to South America, to the Middle East, and while I have liked many of the experiences I've had, I can honestly say that there is not a single...”
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Attack Taekwondo
(28)
Summer
Parents
Respect
“I have gotten so much stronger these past few months and this is because I have enjoyed coming twice a week that I look forward to it Tuesdays and Thursdays.”
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Mind Body Defense
(30)
Skill
Feel
Practice
“It's weird to say this about a boxing gym, but I have never felt so welcomed and supported by a place where I'm learning how to smack the shiet out of someone trying to take advantage of me.”
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Frank's Martial Arts
(30)
Skills
Taekwondo
Strength
“Just today, he was approached by one of his bully's and when the child tried to punch him, he blocked the punch and struck back knocking the bully to the ground.”
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago
(30)
Environment
Life
Room
“He does a great job explaining techniques, breaking down the who, what, when, why, and describing the finer points that will make the difference between success and failure.”
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Chicago Fitness Center
(30)
Train
School
Weights
“Tons of space and every kind of training available; space for lifting, cardio, mma/martial arts training, crossfit, aerobics room, kettlebells, a running track, and more.”
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Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square
(29)
Core Program, Sport Jiu-Jitsu, R-Kids Program
“It is a fantastic place to forget about all the other distractions going on in regular life, get great exercise, form friendships, and gain confidence.”
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Brazil 021 Chicago
(29)
Train
Woman
Shape
“The owners, Andre & Hanette are gracious and warm people that somehow find a way to help everyone be better inside and outside our school and their message is carried forth by everyone.”
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Grupo Capoeira Brasil: Instrutor Brucutu
(27)
Understand
Patient
Energy
“He was patient and pushed me on working through the basic moves and pointed out how to improve -- while also pushing and correcting the members who were much more advanced!”
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Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy
(20)
Sensei
Learning
Skills
“They provide benefits such as assistance with structure, coordination, building confidence and of course great self- defense practices, our daughters enjoy themselves.”
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North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(20)
Adults
Classes
Train
“Ever since our son started attending the classes his confidence grew and now he's much more comfortable around the other kids in the neighborhood and most importantly around older and bigger kids in school.”
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Stagen's Martial Arts
(29)
Knowledge
Team
Family
“Be sure to check out his Yaw-Yan and other Filipino Martial Arts programs, He is ONE OF THE VERY FEW who had been granted exemplary certification to represent and carry the Yaw-Yan name by its originator, Grand Master Napoleon Fernandez!”
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Mission MMA & Fitness
(23)
Muay Thai
Coaches
Learning
“I have attended their "better than bootcamp" class time after time and always leave knowing I got a great workout, worked hard, and had fun with my friends.”
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EKF Martial Arts
(23)
Skills
Kung fu
Train
“The first day I walked in here I had no idea how to wrap my hands properly and a regular at the gym did not hesitate to say welcome me and teach me how.”
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The Way
(22)
Parents
Skills
Students
“Well in my opinion the Master is a great and wonderful with the kids every since my son started he loves it and, I even got my youngest son to join and he loves it also.”
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