Alpha Krav Maga Compound
“With Diana's exceptional training skills and Master George's tremendous experience, this is where you'll develop genuine mental and physical skills.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Northbrook, IL
3 of these gyms are based in Northbrook; the others serve Northbrook from towns including Arlington Heights (8 mi), Palatine (11 mi) and Chicago (22 mi).
13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Championship Martial Arts
“She's usually a social bird and goofs around wherever she goes but her focus level during the practices is like none other.”
North Shore Aikido
“I look forward to every opportunity that I have to train at that dojo!”
Krav Maga Illinois
“Same great instructors as in Highland Park location, juicy atmosphere, and high quality, deep meaning training for your body, mind, soul and energy build up.”
W Kim Tae Kwon Do (Main School)
“We love going here and our daughter really enjoys the classes and instructors.”
JP Wood Martial Arts America
“JP Wood Martial Arts is a fantastic place for both kids and adults who want to learn Teakwondo.”
The 15 gyms listed for Northbrook, 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: Northbrook, IL
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,024 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (86%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "facilities". 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Northbrook?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Northbrook. 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.
Champion Jiu Jitsu
“Very good coaching and quality students one of the best I've experienced”
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U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center
“I've seen my son grow in so many ways - confidence, respect, discipline, communication skills, and maturity.”
Frank's Martial Arts
“My son enjoys this class so much and Master Frank is the Best!!!!”
American Tiger Karate Academy
“You never feel berated but you are pushed hard and respect towards the instructors and to the other students & also to yourself is always a must do for everyone.”
Y.m.a Taekwondo & Krav Maga LLC
“They help you do the best you can from your current level of fitness and experience, so its really open to anyone who is interested in learning real world, practical self defense.”
Threshold Martial Arts / Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“Very patient, knowledgeable and take a personal interest in their students.”
Chang's Taekwondo
“They will take you in to train you, show you how to treat others with respect, and most importantly they will treat you like their own family member.”
North Shore Martial Arts
“I have been taking adult taekwondo classes at North Shore Martial Arts (NSMA) for more than eight months, and I love it!”
Temple of Kung Fu
“He shows a great deal of passion in his work and takes a holistic life philosophy in the development of his students.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Northbrook
- “My son started there about 8 months ago and we have seen so much growth in his confidence, attitude, discipline, and skills since.” — from a review of Championship Martial Arts
- “The people that train in the dojo are very welcoming and helpful during training sessions.” — from a review of North Shore Aikido
- “If you are looking for a facility that will teach discipline, and a realistic honest approach to self defense this is your place.” — from a review of Alpha Krav Maga Compound
- “We continue to enjoy the progress, discipline, confidence-building, and community that our family experiences!” — from a review of JP Wood Martial Arts America
- “The lessons that are taught reaches beyond the fundamentals of taekwondo, but also includes life lessons that helps the kids develop confidence, respect, discipline, and being courteous.” — from a review of Chang's Taekwondo
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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