Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Northbrook, IL

“The instructors here are very patient and knowledgeable, and possess vast experiences in those situations you personally don't wish to be, but may want to be prepared, just in case.”

“I highly recommend trying a couple of sessions to get a better understanding of the martial art and the feeling of comfort.”

“The W Kim Tae Kwon Do program is excellent because it provides not just physical exercise, but also mental stimulation, a sense of community and values of respect, dedication and perseverance.”

“I was looking for a place where i could learn actual self defense and somewhere i could train to feel stronger & powerful both mentally and physically.”

“One of the best advantages to JP Wood is that they are not only teaching Taekwondo techniques and skills, they are teaching real human values that my son can take with him as he grows.”

“Master Asu has done an outstanding job training the childrens Coach William (bollingbrook) and Coach Enes (Arlington heights) and I am absolutely thrilled to have my daughter continue to train with the BEST in the chicagoland area!”

“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.”

“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”

“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?”

“I often drill techniques or roll with people who are bigger or more experienced than me, and rather than just crushing me, they let me work, and they give me guidance either during or after the roll.”

“Came in and tried one of the introduction courses with no experience at all, the coaches are all helpful and down to earth and help you throughout the sessions no matter what skill level you are.”

“I rarely give a 5 star rating, because there is always room for improvement, but Sir Frank's team is so strict but kind (I don't know how they do it) that they have earned this and so much more!”

“Chang's Taekwondo teaches children many things other than self-defense that help them become good human beings and provide them social and mental development.”

“They offer well-rounded learning, from the fundamentals to the complex, and the people you train with are a good mix of experience and beginners, so you never feel like you're in over your head.”

“As a newer school that literally opened around the start of COVID, the roster is still growing, and most students are at varying levels of white- and blue-belt ranks.”

“In addition, both the academies are always very clean and the coaches and staff take time to do extracurricular activities with their students, such as movie night events for kids, UFC fight night gatherings with adults, holiday parties, etc.”