Best Self-Defense Classes Near You

“This is probably the best experience my 8 year old son had in terms of improvement in his focus, physical health, discipline, overall well being and confidence over a period of just 4 months.”

“My 10 year old ONLY wanted to do soccer until trying jiu jitsu, and now he's having so much fun with Brent, Miguel, and the other kids that he has been attending the adult beginner classes as well.”

“They take good care of you whether you want to learn to compete, in it for the fitness, need a confidence boosting hobby, or (like me) are doing it to have a skill for your job in law enforcement.”

“The owner, Don Roger is also friendly and welcoming; he has worked with both my daughters and helped us get acclimated with a trial class and lots of pointers when we first joined.”

“No nonsense approach, definitely not a class for thin skinned folks as they keep things real which is appreciated since carrying a weapon should be taken seriously.”

“After a couple of months my son no longer wanted to continue, as it was a harder physical workout than he was used to in his previous experience doing karate, and he's not all that good at doing hard things.”

“Everyone was inspired by him to strive for excellence, and this month my son participated in his first tournament, winning two gold medals from the two events in which he participated.”

“It is a bit of a drive for me but it is absolutely worth it to have my kids learning jiujitsu from a great instructor in a safe and welcoming environment.”

“Everyone here is so warm and inviting like a family, not only is this place good for your physical health but it has helped me so much with my mental health more then any therapist I've had.”

“Everyone knows how great the adult classes and programs are but the new kids' program that recently started in the Schaumburg's location needs special recognition and kudos due to the commitment and dedication of the kids' coach Michael Shawn.”

“I really like the passion that the instructors pour over the kids about TKD, their principles, the sense of respect and discipline that they acquire it's amazing!!!!”

“I was the one who had to Spar with a brown belt that had three stripes lol he hit me in my face well it did not end well for him I had him in the Fatal position lol I boy was never to hit a girl in the face I defined myself lol.”

“I would highly recommend the Glendale Villari's Self Defense Center to anyone who wants more out of life, combined with the ability to overcome a lot of life's problems that we all seem to face at one time or another, as it has with me.”