Gracie Barra Downers Grove
“There are a lot of people who are good-natured and strong, so it's a great way to practice.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Wheaton, IL
These gyms serve Wheaton from nearby bases in towns including Aurora, Naperville and Downers Grove.
15 gyms listed · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Sky Centers Martial Arts
“Been coming for almost a year and no class is the same my son loves the variety.”
BJJ Lab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
“The coaches are great, engaging and understanding and the kids love training here.”
Kim&kang Martial Arts
“All staff is friendly and have a lot of patience with the children”
Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling
“There's plenty of people to roll with, and best of all it's very clean.”
P3 Martial Arts
“My son has learned so much from them and has improved a lot.”
The 15 gyms listed for Wheaton, 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: Wheaton, IL
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,841 reviews; all 15 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 (89%), quality (87%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Wheaton show a timetable online?
All 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
PRO Martial Arts
“The team from Lead Instructor Josh, instructor Odin, Josh's second, instructors Wendy and Joe to Julie and Ryan the owners are all fantastic to be around.”
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World Class Tae Kwon Do
“We really appreciate Master Eskew's regular insights and one-on-one dialogue with the parents which provides invaluable info on the progress and direction of the students.”
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B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Naperville
“Master Bruce is very knowledgeable, passionate and the kids listen to him with ease.”
Gracie Barra East Naperville
“Gracie Barra East Naperville encourages growth not just on the mats but in your personal life and how you conduct yourself out in the world.”
Yong-In Aurora Martial Arts
“I've been going to taekwondo for around 2 and a half years and I've learned a lot from it.”
Whirlwin Martial Arts
“He has helped my 4yr old become a good listener and be more out spoken when something is wrong, My son enjoys going to class and impressing the class as he takes initiative and practices at home.”
YK Martial Arts
“I highly encourage joining as it is a new and joyful experience for you or your child.”
Warrior's Edge Martial Arts
“Training is in-depth, by skilled instructors and with many options after the initial stages.”
Levels Jiu Jitsu
“Levels has the best black instructors and the best vibe out of them all!”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Wheaton
- “Masters/instructors have fun with the students, yet show them values: respect, confidence, discipline, drive.” — from a review of World Class Tae Kwon Do
- “We are pleased to write this review as we started seeing excellent improvement in various aspects including focus, discipline, behavior and working well in group.” — from a review of Yong-In Aurora Martial Arts
- “They teach discipline, but make it fun and my daughter often leaves feeling a sense of accomplishment.” — from a review of Kim&kang Martial Arts
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