W Kim Tae Kwon Do (Main School)
“Me eldest has been attending W Kim Tae Kwon Do for a little over a year now, and it has been a great outlet for his energy.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Palatine, IL
15 gyms listed · 4 in Palatine · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
JP Wood Martial Arts America
“I have witnessed the Wood Family's tireless efforts to drive quality instruction during each class and keep students motivated; even during a pandemic!”
White Tiger Martial Arts Center
“The kids have alot of fun while learning the art of Tae Kwon Do & harnessing their inner warrior spirit.”
Soaring Eagle Kung Fu
“My daughter loves it and we are very impressed with Sifu Song.”
Palatine Wing Tsun Kung Fu Academy
“It really feels like anyone can be successful in learning Wing Tsun!”
Champion Jiu Jitsu
“G of this game , I'm very grateful to train with him and his team and I recommend to everybody who wants to be good .”
The 15 gyms listed for Palatine, 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: Palatine, IL
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Palatine; the other 11 serve Palatine from towns including Arlington Heights (3 mi), Lake Zurich (6 mi) and Schaumburg (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 921 reviews; 8 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 (98%), quality (88%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "facilities". 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 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 3 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; 14 list a public email and 3 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 Palatine?
4 of the 15 gyms sit inside Palatine. 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.
Alpha Krav Maga Compound
“It doesn't matter what your goal in taking classes at Alpha Krav Maga is, Master George and his staff really knows how to personalize each class and motivate each and every one of his students.”
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U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center
“I would like to thank all the teachers who put in so much effort to teach my kid.”
Threshold Martial Arts / Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“After experience with several martial art schools this one is far better.”
Y.m.a Taekwondo & Krav Maga LLC
“There are people who have been members there for years and some that recently joined, which made me feel very comfortable knowing that I am not the only one with no prior experience of this sort.”
American Tiger Karate Academy
“My daughter has loved her experience with American Tiger Karate Academy!”
P3 Martial Arts
“You will receive the best training and experience here especially for starting out, I highly recommend coming here!”
Temple of Kung Fu
“My son has been going to Kung Fu power since January 2013, he has had a great boost of confidence and really are the BEST there is!”
Chicago Martial Arts / Brazilian Top Team Jiu-Jitsu
“Master Lee does an amazing job of demanding focus and respect, and creates a culture which balances discipline and fun.”
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Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts
“They have given me so much confidence in my abilities and I will be forever grateful!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Palatine
- “This school is really awesome. They teach excellent personal defense skills, discipline and help the kids boost their self esteem.” — from a review of Threshold Martial Arts / Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
- “My daughter has learned a lot and she is always eager to come to the dojo.” — from a review of American Tiger Karate Academy
- “They are also very knowledgeable emphasizing on technique, sparring, and constantly challenging yourself.” — from a review of P3 Martial Arts
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