🏆 The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in Illinois — 2026
We compared all 1266 schools in Illinois on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated August 2026.
#1 · Ekim's Karate, Kickboxing & MMASilvis Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
#2 · Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay ThaïChicago BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
#3 · Randori MMA & Jiu JitsuOrland Park BJJ / grapplingMMA
#4 · Carlson Gracie MMANorth Aurora BJJ / grapplingMMA
#5 · Dynamite Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - ChicagoChicago BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
#6 · Carlson Gracie MMAMorris BJJ / grapplingMMA
#7 · Maxi MMA Jiu Jitsu Kids ClubRoselle BJJ / grapplingMMA
#8 · Prime Muay Thai MMALisle Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
#9 · Rmnu Rockton Judo & Jiu-Jitsu AcademyRockton BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
#10 · Rōnin Jiu Jitsu & Judo AcademyEvergreen Park BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(kids classes, free trial class, bjj / grappling, muay thai / kickboxing, karate / taekwondo, mma),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.