Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Illinois

30 of the 1,220 martial arts schools we track in Illinois have family martial arts programs. This directory lists martial arts academies offering programs designed for parents and children to train together or at the same time. Schools in this section feature mixed-age classes or concurrent room schedules across disciplines such as Taekwondo, Karate, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Before enrolling, verify whether classes combine all ages on one mat or separate adults and kids into adjacent rooms during shared time slots. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

Aurora 2

Tyson's Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

984 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506-2516

+16303476351 Website All Aurora martial arts schools

Warden Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3450 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504-3149

+16302361122 Website All Aurora martial arts schools

Lake Zurich 2

Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts Karate / taekwondoMMA

215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2281

+18477262278 Website All Lake Zurich martial arts schools

W. Kim Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

465 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2358

+18475407727 Website All Lake Zurich martial arts schools

Alton 1

Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

2716 Corner Ct, Alton, IL 62002-5328

+16187952692 Website All Alton martial arts schools

Arlington Heights 1

Still Water Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2300 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-5124

+18472207117 Website All Arlington Heights martial arts schools

Batavia 1

Chang Lee's Taekwondo Club Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

50 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510-1929

+16308885000 Website All Batavia martial arts schools

Carpentersville 1

Blackhawk TaeKwonDo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2333 Randall Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110

+12242417708 Website All Carpentersville martial arts schools

Chicago 1

Seigokan AIkido Chicago Karate / taekwondo

1856 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643

+17736565500 Website All Chicago martial arts schools

Des Plaines 1

W. Kim Tae Kwon Do - Mount Prospect Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

741 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

+18474527055 Website All Des Plaines martial arts schools

Dolton 1

The Martial Arts University Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

14233 Dante Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

+17733985425 Website

Elgin 1

Jang's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

1006 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

+18477417518 Website All Elgin martial arts schools

Fairview Heights 1

Master Lim's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1899 W US Highway 50, Fairview Heights, IL 62269-1647

+16187262228 Website All Fairview Heights martial arts schools

Glen Ellyn 1

Yong-In USA Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

479 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5641

+16305452401 Website All Glen Ellyn martial arts schools

Joliet 1

TM Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3480 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60431-1012

+18152546141 Website All Joliet martial arts schools

La Grange 1

Flying V Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

29 S La Grange Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-2455

+17085245425 Website All La Grange martial arts schools

Libertyville 1

Core Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

342 W Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1008

+12246123665 Website All Libertyville martial arts schools

Minooka 1

TM Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

633 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL 60447

(815) 467-7070 Website All Minooka martial arts schools

Mokena 1

Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

8537 W 191st St, Mokena, IL 60448-8443

+18154690220 Website All Mokena martial arts schools

Moline 1

Morrow's Academy-Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1321 1/2 5th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

3097641929 Website All Moline martial arts schools

Morris 1

Changleetaekwonmartialart Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1204 Division St, Morris, IL 60450

+18154161006 Website All Morris martial arts schools

Naperville 1

United Martial Arts Inc Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1831 Wehrli Rd, Naperville, IL 60565-9318

+16303694949 Website All Naperville martial arts schools

Northlake 1

WhirlWin Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

22 North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

+17084090800 Website All Northlake martial arts schools

Oak Park 1

Flying V Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

111 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301-1363

+17085245425 Website All Oak Park martial arts schools

Oswego 1

American Martial Arts Academy - Oswego Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1206 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL 60543-7553

+16305514000 Website All Oswego martial arts schools

Palatine 1

W Kim Tae Kwon Do (Main school) - Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

724 W Euclid Ave, Palatine, IL 60067

+18479917727 Website All Palatine martial arts schools

Palos Heights 1

Xcellent Taekwondo Center Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

6501 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463-2249

🕒 monday 8:30 am

+17733226473 Website All Palos Heights martial arts schools

Plainfield 1

Rise Up Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

13544 US-30, Unit 104, Plainfield, IL 60544

6304321503 Website All Plainfield martial arts schools

St Charles 1

Bill Cho's United Taekwondo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2000 W Main St, St Charles, IL 60174-1708

🕒 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:37:02 GMT

+16305135433 Website All St Charles martial arts schools

Wilmette 1

Agbon Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1417 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091-1630

+18472199932 Website All Wilmette martial arts schools

Family discount structures vary by location: while most academies offer 10% to 25% off monthly tuition for additional family members, contract terms, uniform costs, and testing fees are charged per individual.

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Good to know about family martial arts classes and academies

Can parents and children train in the exact same class?
Yes, schools with designated family classes allow parents and children (typically ages 5 and up) to practice on the mat together. Instructors tailor drills so adults focus on technique and conditioning while children work on fundamentals and discipline. Alternatively, some facilities offer concurrent scheduling where adult and youth classes run simultaneously in separate rooms.

How much does a family martial arts membership cost?
Monthly tuition for a family of three generally ranges from $250 to $450 depending on the region and discipline. Individual student rates average $120 to $180 per month, with second and third family members receiving 15% to 30% discounts. Initial startup costs include mandatory uniforms (gis) costing $45 to $80 per person and one-time registration fees of $30 to $75.

Are belt testing fees charged individually for family members?
Testing fees are charged per student and typically cost $35 to $75 per color belt examination, which occurs every 2 to 4 months. Advanced testing, such as Black Belt evaluations, ranges from $200 to $500 per person. While families often participate in promotion ceremonies together, each member must pass individual curriculum requirements.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.