Threshold Martial Arts / Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“I would recommend Threshold to any parent who has high energy kids, like ours, that need that energy it channeled in a positive and constructive way”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Mount Prospect, IL
2 of these gyms are based in Mount Prospect; the others serve Mount Prospect from towns including Chicago (20 mi), Arlington Heights (3 mi) and Palatine (7 mi).
all 13 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
W. Kim Tae Kwon Do
“He goes the extra mile to ensure that every student not only learns the physical techniques of Taekwondo but also embraces its core tenets such as discipline, respect, and perseverance.”
Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
“Everyone at the Dojo is passionate about training our children & helping them to be the best versions of themselves that they can be.”
Krav Maga Illinois
“I'm in my mid-forties, and I've never felt fitter or better equipped to handle myself in physical confrontation.”
W Kim Tae Kwon Do (Main School)
“The organization has done a great job navigating COVID-19 making virtual classes engaging still allowing students to learn.”
Sky Centers Martial Arts
“He led the kids through an hour session and they absolutely loved it.”
The 13 gyms listed for Mount Prospect, 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: Mount Prospect, IL
The 13 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,027 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (89%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". All 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 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; 9 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 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 Mount Prospect?
2 of the 13 gyms sit inside Mount Prospect. The rest come from other towns inside 25 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.
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Oak Park
“Our 17yr old has been practicing at the dohjang for 5 years and we have been continually impressed with and grateful for everything he has learned and experienced.”
Champion Jiu Jitsu
“If you're looking for a top-notch martial arts training experience, look no further than Champion Jiu Jitsu.”
JP Wood Martial Arts America
“No words can do justice on how great they are”
Alpha Krav Maga Compound
“There is nothing even close to the AKMC of Northbrook!”
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U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center
“My Baker Boys have competed on the sparring team literally from one coast to another in numerous tournaments.”
Frank's Martial Arts
“Because of Frank's Martial Arts I have seen a change to my child's confidence.”
Flying V Martial Arts
“The lessons promote respect, discipline, and other good values and my children have been having fun in every class.”
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