Best Self-Defense Classes in Skokie, IL

“All the instructors are knowledgeable and patient and strike the perfect balance of pushing you to try harder while taking the time to understand your current comfort level and helping you build from there.”

“They emphasize proper techniques, body mechanics, and controlled sparring, fostering an environment where students can learn and practice jujitsu in a safe and responsible manner”

“I have found him going out of his way to ask the staff to do more than he is asked, and he really wants to achieve rank advancement, which is not his nature!”

“I was not very experienced with Krav Maga and a little nervous about training alongside some very impressive men and women, but Master George, Instructor Diana, and the entire team do an incredible job of supporting all of their students, no matter a...”

“Which is exactly what you want/need as a practitioner - a revolving door of training partners at different levels - that you get to train with frequently & infrequently.”

“If your looking for a place for improving your fitness, training in self defense, or even if you plan to get into the cage/ring this is the best gym around.”

“My son has been going for the past 3 years, my husband and I have many years of Tae Kwan Do experience ourselves and the instructors at Flying V are THE BEST with kids!!!!”

“It's been a pleasure working with Coach Bill and the intentions he has for his students successes are aligned with the parents both on and off the mat.”

“Said Hatim is an amazing coach; he's very knowledgeable, humble, and has a great sense of humor and approachable way of explaining things that makes you excited about learning and working on progressing.”

“With the guidance of my teachers and training partners at Redzovic Jiu Jitsu I was able to train safely and develop skills that I never thought possible before.”

“I've only started training Jiu Jitsu at Vianna Brothers recently, and while I grew up practicing Tae Kwon Do, I have very little grappling experience.”

“I'm a 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie and have been training nearly 30 years in BJJ - so many of my formative years were spent on the mats at TDC with Dino and the crew.”

“The instructors are very patient and tailor the classes to the individual students that are present that day, rather than just running through the same workout for each session.”

“!!!! I remember I started off just going twice a week, then slowly increased to 3 days per week, then increased to 4 days a week, and now I'm at the point that I try as much as possible to go 5 to 6 days a week”