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Gracie Barra Downers Grove

(50)

Mats
Sport
Environment

“The children's classes are being taught in an exceptional manner with an emphasis on building physical and mental toughness, build confidence, teach respect, and emphasize the importance of teamwork and community!”

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Kim&kang Martial Arts

(50)

Respect
Patience
Discipline

“I drive 30+ minutes EACH WAY from Naperville to attend 2-3 times a week because there is no substitute for the benefits and enjoyment that my children get.”

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American Tiger Karate Academy

(19)

Knowledge
Skills
Learn

“Furthermore, I learned key aspects in life through my training such as: respect, dedication, awareness, confidence, humility, initiation and much more.”

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North Shore Martial Arts

(50)

“I was concerned that my 4 year old, who was at the time of the demo only 3, would not want to go, but Master Yoon's gentle charisma won him over and I am proud to say he is a budding peewee student at NSMA.”

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True Balance Karate

(49)

“They teach more than just karate - character development, discipline, humility, respect, customs, traditions, and history, all in a safe, supportive, non-aggressive family and training atmosphere.”

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Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts

(19)

Discipline
Health
Sensei

“During this time, in front of my eyes, and in a very short amount of time, a great number of youngsters who trained with Mikhail developed into athletes and became champions of the world championships.”

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The 24 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.

Area overview: Downers Grove, IL

The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,183 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (92%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 22 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 6 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.

Why are some gyms here outside Downers Grove?

3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Downers Grove. The rest come from other towns inside 30 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.

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Rocky's Dojo & Gym Inc

(21)

Knowledge
Mma
Karate

“I came in to the dojo knowing nothing about mma, now I have learned so much in a short amount of time, it's so much fun and I would extremely recommend it to anybody interested in martial arts or any of the classes they offer!”

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JS Martial Arts

(4)

Tournaments
Judo
Olympic

“His students won multiple awards and medals in various Judo competitions in the United States, including the International US Open Judo Competition, North American International Judo Championship, US National Judo Championship, International Junior O...”

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Chang's Martial Arts Academy

(2)

Taekwondo

“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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EGV School of Martial Arts

(3)

MMA
Learn

“While training Martial Arts at Victory you will develop character, your physical energy will increase, and will be able to learn all the tools needed to be able to defend yourself.”

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Krav Maga Illinois

(44)

Confidence
BJJ
Self Defense

“There is a comradery amongst the staff and the students, and although the classes are exhilarating and will challenge you to improve your fitness, there is always laughter and a light spirit.”

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Notorious Fitness

(50)

Feel
Goals
Community

“At CFN you are not just getting a gym where you can meet your fitness goals and exceed them, you are getting a place where you can improve as an individual- mind, body and soul.”

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Joon Lee's Taekwondo & Martial Arts School

(46)

Parents
Masters
Discipline

“My 6-year-old sister is always looking forward to attending her classes everyday; it's a great way for children to develop discipline, self-confidence, self-defense, and respect.”

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Sky Centers Martial Arts

(50)

“The team that runs and works, at Sky has made a huge impact on my grandson, they all take , special time to work with each child individual, and support them, and teach life long skills !!!!”

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Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park

(50)

Tae Kwon do
Happy
Artist

“In my roughly twelve years studying with Sr Grandmaster Yu, I have not only gained the technical skills, coordination, and flexibility associated with learning martial arts, but also the determination and discipline required to purse any goal and imp...”

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BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

(50)

Mat
Belt
Facility

“Love the environment, love the instructors, my kids loving the new skills they learned , my wife happy what I chose for them, kids learns useful techniques for self defense.”

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RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu

(42)

“I just wish I could come more days a week, but I have a wife and young daughter that also want my time so I make it work and practice on the weekends for now.”

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Frank's Martial Arts

(50)

“Master Frank teaches the kids respect, strength, confidence, honesty, integrity, and responsibility, just to name a few, and my son has learned and excelled so much because of these trainings.”

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Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling

(50)

Competition
Area
Environment

“HIGHLY recommend, for both men and women, competitors and hobbyists, anyone looking for a place where safety, inclusivity and quality are a top priority.”

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Flying V Martial Arts

(50)

“My six year old really loves taking tae kwon do lessons at Flying V, and we really love how it helps with improving all kinds of behavior around the house.”

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P3 Martial Arts

(48)

Competition
Teach
BJJ

“What started as an evaluation for the right academy for my kids to learn self defense and develop their self confidence has grown into a passion of mine to improve myself not only on the mats, but as a better person overall.”

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World Class Tae Kwon Do

(50)

“WCTKD stood out to us due to the quality of the instructors, their professionalism, cleanliness of their facilities, and most importantly the chemistry our child has with the instructors.”

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B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Naperville

(50)

Train
Competition
Facility

“There's also a ladies only self-defense class (I may be partial as one of the instructors for that class), but it focuses on real world scenarios with striking and grappling.”

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PRO Martial Arts

(46)

Discipline
Karate
Respect

“My son has thrived under their instruction and guidance, so much so that even our friends and family have noticed an improvement in his maturity, confidence and poise.”

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Average Cost	$123
Minimum cost	$77
Maximum cost	$387
Avg Per Hour Rates	$51

Best Martial Arts Classes near Downers Grove, IL

Gracie Barra Downers Grove

Kim&kang Martial Arts

American Tiger Karate Academy

North Shore Martial Arts

True Balance Karate

Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts

Area overview: Downers Grove, IL

Rocky's Dojo & Gym Inc

JS Martial Arts

Chang's Martial Arts Academy

EGV School of Martial Arts

Krav Maga Illinois

Notorious Fitness

Joon Lee's Taekwondo & Martial Arts School

Sky Centers Martial Arts

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park

BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu

Frank's Martial Arts

Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling

Flying V Martial Arts

P3 Martial Arts

World Class Tae Kwon Do

B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Naperville

PRO Martial Arts

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