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National Karate & Martial Arts Aurora
5 ★★★★★ 305 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Aurora, 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chicagonk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 585-1700
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All three of my sons as well as myself were students and I believe it was one of the best decisions I made for my children at a young age.”
“My teenager had confidence issues in middle school when he started the program… now he earned his 2nd Degree Black Belt and is a lot more confident.”
“Lopez shows exceptional care and dedication to teaching his students discipline, confidence and self defense 💪.”
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“Lopez shows exceptional care and dedication to teaching his students discipline, confidence and self defense 💪.”
What students say
“My daughter just started at National Karate & is already on her white belt & first certificate.”
“Best karate school In my opinion, our experience as a family has been spectacular.”
“My kid loves going to karate and I already see it improve his concentration and discipline skills.”
“It is clean, fun and a great form of exercise for anyone that is looking to improve their health.”
“Not only did they learn to handle themselves in many different situations they also learned respect, discipline and a desire to be the best they could be!”
From the reviews
They’re amazing and my daughter loves it! She has learned a lot from them in such a short time. She was already a great listener with a lot of focus and the class just amplifies that in her.
Best karate school In my opinion, our experience as a family has been spectacular. The culture and values are priceless. "MIGHT FOR RIGHT"
Very Nice Place , Excellent Training! They know what they are doing! Fantastic Institution. My daughter absolutely loves going to lessons and views it as the highlight of her week. The staff is exceedingly professional and are great with kids.
Great Dojo for my kids. Family atmosphere. Instructors and staff are friendly and courteous to everyone! Kids learn at their own pace. My teenager had confidence issues in middle school when he started the program… now he earned his 2nd Degree Black Belt and is a lot more confident.
New to Karate? Start at National Karate & Martial Arts Aurora
National Karate & Martial Arts Aurora comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 National Karate & Martial Arts Aurora
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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