This section lists martial arts dojos offering structured karate training programs for preschoolers, youth, and adults. Schools featured here teach traditional styles such as Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, or Wado-Ryu, focusing on kata, sparring, and self-defense drills. Monthly tuition typically ranges from $100 to $220, with options for trial classes before enrolling.
Chicago 9
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Chicago Midway Inc
4433 S Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4051
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Chicago Shotokan
3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645-2833
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Hu Shin Kai Karate
3935 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618-3113
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Imazaki Dojo
1720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1465
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International Traditional Karate Association
5945 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634-2618
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Japan Karate Association of Chicago
2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-8677
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TAC Karate & Fitness
7223 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649-2806
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Tac Karate and Fitness
8220 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652-3329
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Victory MMA Midway Gyms Chicago-Midway
5101 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4205
10:00 pm tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 pm
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Kaizen Shotokan Karate
1275 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704-4958
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Shudo Kan Karate Club
1453 N Bradfordton Rd, Springfield, IL 62711
Tuesdays and Thursdays are between 5:30
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Springfield Karate and Fitness
761 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-1311
Monday & Wednesday 6 pm-6:45 pm
Aurora 2
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JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute
60 S Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505-3326
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Midwest School of Isshinryu
850 N Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
8:00-9, 7-7:45
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Barrington Tiger Academy
762 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010-2640
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The Garden Dojo
455 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010-3082
Gurnee 2
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Ryu Shu Kan Karate
6265 Murifield Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-5361
tuesdays at 7:30
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T Elite Martial Arts and Fitness
Gurnee, IL
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Flying V Martial Arts
29 S La Grange Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-2455
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Victory Martial Arts Countryside
6475 Joliet Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-4200
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Lake County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1055 E High St, Mundelein, IL 60060-3117
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Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
108 Terrace Dr, Mundelein, IL 60060-3826
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Hanmi Traditional Sword Class
1701 Quincy Ave. #4, Naperville, IL 60563
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Sharkey's Karate Studio
1701 Quincy Ave, Naperville, IL 60540-3955
Oak Park 2
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Flying V Martial Arts
111 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301-1363
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Miura Dojo
1143 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304-1858
Oswego 2
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Kodiak Martial Arts
1069 Station Dr, Oswego, IL 60543
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Northern Illinois Tang Soo Do
168 S Adams St, Oswego, IL 60543-8796
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Still Water Martial Arts
2300 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-5124
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JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute
227 E Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense and Martial Arts
1549 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4518
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Impact Martial Arts
50 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, IL 62626
5:00pm-5:50pm, 5-5:50pm
Chicago Ridge 1
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Oak Lawn Park District Judo Club
Chicago Ridge, IL 60453
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World Karate Do Miura Dojo
1651 Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-5032
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Victory Martial Arts
1401 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, Forest Park, IL 60130
monday 9:00
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Chicago Karate Champions
856 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-3641
Glenview 1
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North Shore Dojo
2081 Johns Ct, Glenview, IL 60025-1655
monday thru thursday 4:30
Hoopeston 1
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Okinawan School of Karate
208 E Main St, Hoopeston, IL 60942
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Jacksonville Karate Club
227 S Main St, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2504
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Akf Tiger Martial Arts
28686 W Northwest Hwy, Lake Barrington, IL 60010-5942
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FIRE: Women’s Self-Defense
9342 Virginia Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Macomb 1
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Western Illinois Shotokan Karate and Jujitsu Club (WISK)
325 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
Metamora 1
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Metamora Martial Arts
214 E Partridge St, Metamora, IL 61548
Palatine 1
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Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs
327 N Eric Dr, Palatine, IL 60067-2510
Paris 1
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Tom's Fitness
120 E Wood St, Paris, IL 61944
Pekin 1
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Central Illinois Shotokan Karate
YWCA of Pekin, 315 Buena Vista St, Pekin, IL 61554-4227
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Midwest Shotokan Karate Fitness
1295 N Rand Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60004
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Shidokan Karate Miyamoto Dojo
1423 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
tuesday 5:15 pm
Silvis 1
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Ekim's Karate, Kickboxing & MMA
405 1st Ave, Silvis, IL 61282-1036
Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm
Wilmette 1
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Traditional Karate Club of Wilmette
3545 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091-1048
Also in Illinois
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools547
- Kids Martial Arts Classes381
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools268
- MMA Gyms161
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs141
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes128
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools126
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies126
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes124
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies86
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops71
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training51
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults45
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults39
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies30
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools21
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes20
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs16
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes13
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs11
Good to know
How much do karate classes typically cost per month?
Monthly tuition averages between $100 and $220 for 2 to 3 sessions per week. Expect additional expenses including uniform purchases ($40 to $80) and belt promotion test fees ($30 to $75 per rank exam).
At what age can children start taking karate classes?
Most martial arts schools accept children starting at age 4 or 5 in dedicated preschool programs. These introductory classes focus on core motor skills, discipline, and basic balance rather than contact sparring.
How long does it take to earn a black belt in karate?
Earning a 1st degree black belt (Shodan) typically requires 3 to 5 years of regular training attending 2 to 3 classes weekly. Progress depends on passing formal rank evaluations (kyu testing) held every 3 to 6 months.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Illinois can browse 50 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Illinois should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 50 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.