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Martial Arts Schools in Des Plaines, IL

7 schools in and around Des Plaines, Illinois — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Des Plaines has about 58,832 residents, which works out to 12 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

4 Jitz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

3906 US 98W Unit:38, Des Plaines, IL 32459

+18505858702 Website Directions

Chicago Tenri Judo Dojo Karate / taekwondo

395 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2401

+16302070822 Directions

Des Plaines Martial Arts

1530 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

6302676850 Directions

Gracie Barra Des Plaines BJJ / grappling

1587 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

2244237595 Website Directions

MBD Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1508 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4603

+18472972788 Website Directions

Threshold Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1415 Ellinwood Ave Ste 3, Des Plaines, IL 60016

🥋 BJJ

(847) 257-2210 Website Directions

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

741 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

+18474527055 Website Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Good to know about martial arts schools in Des Plaines

How many martial arts schools are there in Des Plaines?
We list 7 martial arts schools in Des Plaines with addresses, and 7 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Des Plaines?
Call ahead — 7 of the 7 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

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.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 7 martial arts facilities in Des Plaines, Illinois, with 7 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.

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