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Bushido karate and fitness

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chicago, Illinois

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule instagram.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (312) 480-9774

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–8:30 PM
Friday 4–8:30 PM
Saturday 4–8 PM
Sunday 4–8 PM

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Bushido karate and fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 13 mentions

“Excellent dojo for all ages, my child instantly picked up more discipline and focus here, I definitely recommend to all parents and kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Great teachers especially in todays time they teach self defense and most importantly discipline which is also needed.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Bushido karate and fitness — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Great teachers especially in todays time they teach self defense and most importantly discipline which is also needed.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“Great teachers especially in todays time they teach self defense and most importantly discipline which is also needed.”

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“It's an Family oriented school and the training is very technical.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Excellent dojo for all ages, my child instantly picked up more discipline and focus here, I definitely recommend to all parents and kids.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 15 mentions

“Excellent dojo for all ages, my child instantly picked up more discipline and focus here, I definitely recommend to all parents and kids.”

From the reviews

The instructor's are great. Teaching the kids discipline for real life situations. I highly recommend this school.

★★★★★ — Raquel, Feb 2023

My son had been training at this school for 2 months, and it's been a beautiful experience, which opted me to join last week. It's an Family oriented school and the training is very technical. Wonderful instructors and the training is the business

★★★★★ — Fahmi, Dec 2023

Great school, been training here for awhile and I would highly recommend any newcomers who are hesitant about learning karate.

★★★★★ — Donald, Dec 2023

Great Place to take your kids to teach them self defense and with that comes confidence!!! It’s for adults and kids!!!

★★★★★ — Marisa, Dec 2023

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Your first Karate class at Bushido karate and fitness

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Bushido karate and fitness

2413 West 79th Street Chicago Illinois 60652 right, Chicago, IL60652

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