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Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills
4.9 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Algonquin, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–10) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartslith.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-209-8991
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Since joining, we’ve seen such beautiful positive changes in her — she has become more confident, braver, and much more comfortable communicating with both children and adults.”
“Add in the leadership weapons training, bo staff, kali sticks, nunchaku, and it’s incredibly fun while still being structured and disciplined.”
“Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills is the place to go if you want for your kid to learn about self defense and discipline.”
Other martial arts here
“His TKD skills benefit his performance in other sports.”
“Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills is the place to go if you want for your kid to learn about self defense and discipline.”
What students say
“At first it was challenging for him, but thanks to the amazing staff and supportive environment, he now truly enjoys the classes and has made great progress.”
“Overall, though, Kyuki-Do continues to be a positive influence in our son’s life, and we value the discipline and confidence he is developing through his training.”
“She has embraced the challenge of tournaments, and seeing her hard work translate into medals has been a proud moment for our family.”
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and truly care about the kids, not just the martial arts skills but also important values like respect, focus, and confidence.”
From the reviews
We are so grateful we found this martial arts academy for our daughter. Since joining, we’ve seen such beautiful positive changes in her — she has become more confident, braver, and much more comfortable communicating with both children and adults.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We absolutely love it here. Master Rick brings so much passion and empathy to every single class. You can tell he genuinely cares about each child and wants them to grow not just in martial arts, but in life. Since my daughter started, we’ve seen such a positive transformation.
I'm so happy we discovered Kyuki-Do Martial Arts in Lake in the Hills for my boys. Master B., Mr. Reidl and all the instructors over the years have been awesome. When my boys started, they didn't have alot of self confidence and discipline.
My daughter has greatly benefited from this program. She has been involved for 3 years and will be testing for black belt later this year. We have seen a growth in her confidence, and responsibility. The lessons kids learn are more than just self defense.
New to Karate? Start at Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills
Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills
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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