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Karate for Kids / Success Now Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Darien, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karateforkidssuccess.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-271-1200
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and highly skilled, my daughter feels supported while still being challenged to do her best.”
“Great place for your kids to learn taekwondo, confidence, self defense, discipline and teamwork.”
“The training is challenging, rewarding, and the support from the staff and senior students is exceptional for adults, too.”
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“Have seen many kids grow and develop not only in taekwondo skills, but in their manners and listening skills.”
“Great place for your kids to learn taekwondo, confidence, self defense, discipline and teamwork.”
What students say
“They have great instructors and flexible classes for kids and adults.”
“In addition to my kids and I(who train here) my wife and extended family, who are often responsible for getting the kids to the school, were also made to feel special.”
“The instructors genuinely care about each student as a whole person not just their kicks and forms, but their confidence, character, and growth.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and really care about my son's progress. He has learned so much and loves the extra activities they offer in addition to the classes.”
“My son is now a 1st degree black belt and 'wants to do taekwondo forever' From class, tournaments and events the support dedication and encouragement is unmatched.”
“Like any child, he has had moments of waning focus or frustration, but the staff’s patience and supportive consistency are what always kept him motivated.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love Success Now Martial Arts! The instructors are amazing—always super helpful and encouraging. Who else can say they train with the best of the best, including a 9th-degree black belt? Success Now Martial Arts truly focuses on respect, confidence, and courage.
My daughters Norah and Nicole both attend this amazing school. The instructors are the best, teaching valuable life lessons while making classes fun for the kids. We love our taekwondo family!
My son has been training at SNMA DARIEN for five incredible years, starting when he was just 5 years old. It has truly become a second family to us, and I couldn't be happier with our decision. The instructors are phenomenal at guiding children through the ups and downs of these formative years.
This academy is fantastic ! So glad we found it three and half years ago. Warm welcome from the beginning thru the years. The instructors , young and old ones have been so wonderful. So so dedicated! Shout out to Mr.Walter. He is amazing!! They incorporate all the necessary techniques to introduce during lesson.
Your first Karate class at Karate for Kids / Success Now Martial Arts
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.
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