Joon Lee's Taekwondo & Martial Arts School
“I am very impressed by the emphasis on discipline, respect, and hard work in addition to taekwondo skills.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Oak Lawn, IL
2 of these gyms are based in Oak Lawn; the others serve Oak Lawn from towns including Chicago (9 mi), Oak Forest (7 mi) and Oak Park (12 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Flying V Martial Arts
“Master Harold gives excellent instruction and Flying V shows students the value of hard work, respect, and discipline.”
Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors are phenomenal—they are technical, wanting you to know the basics well and then build your grappling skills while giving you an intense workout.”
Crimson Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Been training for a lil less then a year and haven't been disappointed once.”
Kenpo Self Defense Studio
“The instructors are very understanding of any physical handicaps one may have and will work around them.”
ATA Martial Arts & Karate For Kids
“An amazing place where you can have fun but also learn karate.”
The 15 gyms listed for Oak Lawn, 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: Oak Lawn, IL
14 of the 15 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,530 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. 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; 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 5 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 Oak Lawn?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Oak Lawn. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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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Warrior Evolution MMA
“As someone who came from a boxing background I decided to switch it up and try MMA and honestly I don't regret it at all, I've learned so much more about the sport of MMA.”
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.”
Brazil 021 BJJ
“A great place for a wide range of folks to learn the basics of Jiu-Jitsu or hone the skills of a champion!”
RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Tom and Professor Edgar along with the whole staff truly know all of their students and it 100% shows.”
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
“If you want to train and feel welcomed with open arms this is the place to go.”
Chicago School Of Grappling
“What makes this stand out are all the coaches which are all so knowledgeable making each class different.”
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu in Chicago
“The level of experience and technique of the professors is unmatched, and we are constantly improving each class not only in jui jitsu, but in all areas of life.”
Kim&kang Martial Arts
“Everything is cleaned and sanitized regularly and the students are broken up between the classes to keep social distancing practices in play.”
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