Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Des Plaines, IL
The highest-rated Martial Arts Training companies out of 176 vetted & reviewed in the Des Plaines area.
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Alpha Krav Maga Compound
Attack Taekwondo
Axe Capoeira Chicago
Chang’s Martial Arts Academy
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
Des Plaines Martial Arts
Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
FLO Fitness and Martial Arts
Fonseca Martial Arts
JP Wood Martial Arts America
Krav Maga Illinois
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park
Notorious Fitness
Prairie Lakes Theater
Rodriguez Taekwondo Academy
The Zone River Trails Park District
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center
Titan Gym
Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness
W Kim Tae Kwon Do Palatine Main
Warrior Evolution MMA
Whirlwin Martial Arts
Y.m.a Taekwondo & Krav Maga LLC
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Prairie Lakes Theater
(16)
“Green Extraction Technologies,LLC is very grateful and proud to have been an instructor for the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association pruning workshop at this location.”
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Des Plaines Martial Arts
(1)
“Our 10 year old enjoys TKD here!”
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Rodriguez Taekwondo Academy
(7)
Students
“Rodriguez and his wife Patty(Mam) are dedicated instructors that work tirelessly at making sure their students exemplify the tae Kwon do tenants of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit in and out of the dojang.”
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FLO Fitness and Martial Arts
(30)
Boot Camps, Group Training, Fitness Classes
“Exceptional training that accommodates all levels of fitness & facilitates the perfect place for expert advice in getting into a routine, sparring, training, & achieving any goal that you set for yourself.”
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Whirlwin Martial Arts
(28)
Confidence
Afraid
Teach
“He has helped my 4yr old become a good listener and be more out spoken when something is wrong, My son enjoys going to class and impressing the class as he takes initiative and practices at home.”
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Fonseca Martial Arts
(16)
Sensei
Students
“My son, who had some bad experiences in the past at other places that I would not mention for ethical reasons, was feeling comfortable and confident from day one when he took the trial class with Jaime, and after that, every class have been a wonderf...”
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Chang's Martial Arts Academy
(2)
“Instructor Lee is not only a good teacher, he's a good role model and has been a wonderful influence with just the right amount of encouragement to inspire my son to try hard, to work hard, and to become the best he can be.”
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Krav Maga Illinois
(30)
Learn
Shape
Workout
“Not only will you get into great shape, but more importantly, you will become more aware of your surroundings so that if you ever get into a bad situation, you will have an arson of tools to handle the situation.”
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
(24)
Classes
Savate
Family
“A friend helped me take the first difficult steps into the school, and once I did, I found that I was accepted into an incredible family of martial artists and started training Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu almost immediately.”
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Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness
(30)
Class
Feel
Shihan
“Total Impact is a wonderful place to learn martial arts my son loves it, he is beginner and I can see better behavior on him more discipline, Brian is very professional teacher, schedules are very flexible!!!”
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Warrior Evolution MMA
(29)
Learn
Environment
Goals
“From the diverse curriculum and intense workouts/training to the wonderful staff, WEMMA is a multi-disciplinary studio suited both for people serious about martial arts/MMA as well as those looking for an intense fitness workout.”
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Notorious Fitness
(26)
Coaches
People
Kickboxing
“This gym not only has tons of classes—Cross Fit, martial arts, yoga, kickboxing, and even kids classes—and all of the weights you will ever need, but they are also the most inclusive fitness space.”
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Axe Capoeira Chicago
(22)
Music
Community
Boatswain
“Overall a healthy and welcoming environment for kids that teaches so much about hard work and dedication without the archaic and unnecessary harshness so many martial arts subject kids to.”
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
(30)
Learn
Atmosphere
Coaches
“Rosie teaches most of the Muay Thai classes, and she is an incredible coach who will really get to know you and who cares a lot about helping everyone improve their technique and getting more women involved in MMA.”
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Titan Gym
(30)
Learn
Walk
Shape
“Gym also has many social events for members so you can get to know people you take classes with and meet members who take take different classes or classes at different times (I'll never understand you morning class ppl).”
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W Kim Tae Kwon Do Palatine Main
(30)
Respect
Classes
Leadership
“It started with a buddy session she was invited to attend with a neighbor and from that first experience she wanted to be part of this school because of the joy of learning new things and the response she has received from each and every instructor/ ...”
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Alpha Krav Maga Compound
(26)
Facility
Family
Students
“I was not very experienced with Krav Maga and a little nervous about training alongside some very impressive men and women, but Master George, Instructor Diana, and the entire team do an incredible job of supporting all of their students, no matter a...”
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
(29)
Facility
Professor
Environment
“Seminars by legends like Royce Gracie to even guest coaches for multiple classes to the likes of Clark Gracie and Cole Miller have been some of my favorite moments since I started training and goes to show how connected and respected our main black b...”
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Y.m.a Taekwondo & Krav Maga LLC
(9)
Learn
Self Defense
Fitness
“I started about 5-6 months ago as a beginner with absolutely no experience or training and I've been able to learn very practical techniques and it's all attributed to an easy and fun, yet, very relevant learning experience!”
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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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Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park
(30)
Respect
Individual
Studying
“My daughter has thrived along with so many other children and young adults I have met over the past three years, all owing to the insistence on a holistic sense of artistry, from reciting their creed (that has long become a benchmark of respectful be...”
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The Zone River Trails Park District
(29)
Kids
Birthday
Parkour
“We were NOT impressed with lax enforcement of COVID mitigation measures but at this point my expectations with the general public's adherence is really low.”
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JP Wood Martial Arts America
(28)
Taekwondo
Haidong Gumdo
Skills
“The classes are well-balanced between fun and hard work, their schedule provides lots of opportunities for busy families to find time to participate, and they offer lots of variety in both classes and extra-curricular activities.”
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Attack Taekwondo
(28)
Confidence
Belt
Workout
“I have since moved a bit further from the school but recently enrolled my almost 6 year old daughter so she can start developing her taekwondo skills, as well as learn confidence, respect, discipline, coordination, etc.”
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