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Fonseca Martial Arts
- Son
- Sensei
- Team
“My son started at Fonseca a couple years ago being shy and scared but sensei Osvaldo helped him to get confidence and now he's more strong and confident.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Evanston, IL
24 gyms listed · 6 in Evanston · 1 open 24/7 · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Northside Boxing and Fitness Evanston
- Program
- Community
- People
“Coach Rich has built an incredible gym where people can train with the purpose of getting to know the sport and carry on a healthy routine (as I did), but also where young amateurs train hard to kickstart their career.”
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Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Learn
- MMA
- Train
“Eventually I moved to California and trained at a high level competition gym (Cobrinha), but would have never been able to make the transition without Jeff's initial instruction.”
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Fitness Matrix
- Goals
- Muay Thai
- Work
“This is where it is really amazing - Albert is able to make a individual, challenging, and fun routine for 2 people with different builds and different fitness levels and run it simultaneously”
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Connelly's Academy
- Tae Kwon do
“My son has special needs and the staff have been incredibly responsive and open to that, without treating him differently; they definitely took the time to get to know him and played on his strengths.”
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Lakeshore Aikido Club
The 24 gyms listed for Evanston, 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: Evanston, IL
6 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Evanston; the other 18 serve Evanston from towns including Chicago (14 mi), Arlington Heights (15 mi) and Northbrook (9 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,741 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (95%), professionalism (94%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 23 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 9 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.
Which gyms listed for Evanston show a timetable online?
All 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Discipline
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Also, classes combining decades of experience from several different matial arts arts into an effective Blend system, adaptable to both kids and adults.”
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Krav Maga Illinois
- Classes
- Learn
- Confidence
“Additionally there are 5 hour + exams to pass from each level in Krav Maga, which really push you to your physical limit and show how much the techniques are muscle memory once you are exhausted.”
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Notorious Fitness
- Home
- Coaches
- Feel
“Whether you are an experienced Cross Fit athlete, mid level, or completely new to it, they have different skill/workout variations for all their classes.”
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
- Atmosphere
- Learn
- Train
“They are very generous about their time and knowledge providing solid feedback and structure in helping you reach and maintain your desired results and goals.”
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Axé Capoeira Chicago
- Classes
- Learn
- Boatswain
“For adults and children alike, it is a place to come be involved in a community, learn about Brazilian culture, and get a great workout - all under the same roof!”
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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Town
- Train
- Mat
“Great gym, trained here for about 9-10 months but taking a leave of absence due to school; highly recommend this gym - instructors are knowledgeable, gym mates are very skilled and always helpful.”
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Warrior Evolution MMA
- Environment
- Learn
- Goals
“This is a legit gym, with legit guys they want to help anyone that walks in and if you have good vibes and you're willing to learn you're going to have a great time and you're going to get real good martial arts training.”
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Pow! Gym Chicago & Chicago Parisi Speed School
“Are all well-versed in general health and wellness, keep up with the most up-to-date fitness research, and the martial arts coaches are vetted by the owner and really know their stuff.”
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Brazil 021 Chicago
- Train
- Professor
- Sport
“Andre, Hannette, and the other instructors are great at knowing how hard to push each individual student so they continue to improve in self-defense and/or sport jiu jitsu without risking injury.”
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
- Community
- Train
- Mat
“All the instructors are knowledgable and welcoming, and the community is great, with everyone trying to help each other improve and become the best they can be.”
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Chicago School Of Grappling
- Learn
- BJJ
- Atmosphere
“I'd recommend anyone considering any of the classes at Chicago School of Grappling to sign the waiver, get the 7 day free trial, and try as many classes as you're able to!”
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Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park
- Studying
- Practice
- Tae Kwon do
“The bonus that you receive for being a student here is that Grand Master Yu teaches and passes on ancient traditional martial art styles and skills( nothing you can learn about in a book).”
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Attack Taekwondo Ukrainian Village
“For over 3 years we have been part of the Academy and it's amazing to see how much my daughter has grown as a Martial Artist, but most importantly as a person.”
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Champion Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Train
- Classes
“Great family environment, my sons and daughters train here and they love it, my 2 sons compete and so does 1 of my daughters the coaches at Champion have helped them through every step of the process.”
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Alpha Krav Maga Compound
- Fitness
- Facility
- Passion
“Completely my fault and the owner was under zero obligation to fix my mistake but he did anyway up to the point he is letting me train my last few weeks in town for free.”
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U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center
“King and everyone there all the kicks punches and all my forms and self defense thank you guys for everything by the way this is Matthew Burnett if you wonder?”
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Muay Thai Chicago Aiki Training Hall
- Technique
- Knowledge
- Atmosphere
“Atmosphere: I don't feel nervous making mistakes or appearing as if I don't know what I am doing because the people are very understanding and friendly”
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Renzo Gracie Chicago
- Clean
- BJJ
- Mats
“The way clases are set up creates a safe and friendly environment for beginners (unlike many other gyms), while allowing more experienced BJJ practitioners to roll with the same intensity.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$84
Maximum cost
$424
National Average
$134
Avg Per Hour Rates
$56
$112
$168
Fair price range is based on 441 cost profiles
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