Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Rockford, IL

We want you to have fun while learning a great martial art. Our program tends to be less formal than many other Tae Kwon Do style programs. That's not to say we don't require discipline, respect of others, and hard work, but we teach based on an American way of doing things, rather than on a Korean method.

You will learn a few words of Korean and Japanese that are traditionally used in our style, or that better convey a concept than the English word. We teach, count, and describe techniques primarily in English.

To begin, wear loose, comfortable clothes, such as a t-shirt and sweat pants. Jeans and shorts are not allowed. You will be working barefoot in class, but adults may want to bring a good pair of gym shoes (cross-trainers are a good choice) for agility drills. Make sure your pants don't drag on the floor, and your sleeves don't cover your hands. Before you advance to your first belt, you'll need a Ronin Karate t-shirt or uniform.

Other than water bottles, we sell everything you'll need. Once you're signed up as a student, you'll have access to our price list and information on how to order.