Red Dragon Martial Arts of Waukegan
“Friendly staff😇, great place to discipline the children, self defense & for mental my kids love it here”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Waukegan, IL
1 of these gyms is based in Waukegan; the others serve Waukegan from towns including Gurnee (2 mi), Libertyville (8 mi) and Mundelein (10 mi).
10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Dragon K Martial Arts Lake Bluff
“Very nice masters and instructors :)”
KI Martial Arts
“All the masters and stuff members are very nice and their teaching standards are very high.”
Bushido Kyokai
“I had a great time visiting this dojo - everybody was very kind and were able to provide a safe environment to challenge my limits.”
Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Their patience and willingness to assist, even with the most intricate techniques, contribute significantly to the positive atmosphere within the gym”
Action Martial Arts
“The culture here is all about the kids first and to help them succeed in demonstrating their skills they are learning from listening to kicking.”
The 15 gyms listed for Waukegan, 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: Waukegan, IL
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 991 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Waukegan?
10 of the 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Fit 2 Defend Academy
“I highly recommended this academy for anyone that wants to train in jiu jitsu, kids or adults combatives.”
Ohana Martial Arts
“There are people of all ages in the classes and the instructors are willing to work at your pace to make sure you are training at a comfortable rate.”
333 Jiu-Jitsu
“I showed up randomly, and they accepted me with open arms, and I learned a lot!”
Northshore Academy of Martial Arts
“Tried out the kick boxing class really loved it, instructors were willing to work with me at my pace.”
Lions Martial Arts Academy
“Since he has started I have noticed a difference in his additude, listening, and respect for others.”
Cohen Brothers Judo Wrestling
“My son has excelled drastically because of the training and skills he learned at Cohen Brothers Judo.”
Lee's Tae Kwon Do
“It's really fun and it's great u get to learn a lot and be happy and get strong”
T Elite Martial Arts and After School Center
“I have felt welcome since the first day and everyone is encouraging eachother during our workouts.”
Core Martial Arts and Fitness Inc
“The owners care so much about the kids and, since joining their Martial Arts program, our son has become a stronger athlete and much more confident.”
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