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13 gyms listed · 4 in Downers Grove · 11 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 13 gyms listed for Downers Grove, IL teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
4 of the 13 gyms we list are based in Downers Grove; the other 9 serve Downers Grove from towns including Naperville (8 mi), Oak Park (13 mi) and Lombard (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,891 reviews; all 13 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 13 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
4 of the 13 gyms sit inside Downers Grove. The rest come from other towns inside 15 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
- “My son has improved in his discipline, self confidence and his help around our house.” — from a review of True Balance Karate
- “The belt system provides my son a goal and a reason to continue to improve.” — from a review of Kim&kang Martial Arts
- “We have been taking our kids to Flying V for years and have been hugely impressed with their improvement in discipline and self confidence.” — from a review of Flying V Martial Arts
- “The skills, discipline, confidence, strength, and balance we are learning carry to other parts of our life.” — from a review of Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
- “You cannot beat the family-friendly atmosphere, and a program that motivates kids and builds their self-esteem and self-control.” — from a review of True Balance Karate
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