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National Karate & Martial Arts Bartlett
4.9 ★★★★★ 231 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bartlett, Illinois
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chicagonk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 289-7777
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
“My daughter has been coming for about 7 months and I’ve noticed huge improvements not only in her Karate skills but her confidence and listening has improved.”
“Staff are extremely accommodating and patient 😉 We are even considering joining the adult classes!”
“He is strengthening his discipline and self-defense; characteristics crucial to his growth and development.”
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“He is strengthening his discipline and self-defense; characteristics crucial to his growth and development.”
What students say
“If you're looking for a place that combines great instruction with a positive, results-driven environment, this is it!”
“I recommend national Karate to Family’s or parents who would like to have their children advance to a better level for self protection.”
“The instructors are great with kids and I'm always amazed how they remember each name!”
“They offer various competitions and tournaments to allow their students to practice and achieve successful levels of talent.”
“My daughter has been coming for about 7 months and I’ve noticed huge improvements not only in her Karate skills but her confidence and listening has improved.”
From the reviews
Our daughter has been attending national Karate it has helped her develop her discipline, self-confidence and knowledge of the stranger danger program as well as the self-defense techniques. the staff is very kind, wise ,caring and helpful.
I would recommend everyone to enroll their kids in National Karate. Karate has help my son get focused and follow directions. All the coaches are very very talented and friendly. A especially shoutout to the director Mr. Roller to understand my son and help him grow better and focused.
One of the best programs for little kids! I have already noticed a huge difference to my 6 year old twins! The instructors are great with kids and I'm always amazed how they remember each name!The National Karate is best martial art school ever!! ❤️🇺🇸 This photo taken on their first two days!
Dominic started just to try karate out, and because of the amazing, experienced instructors, he’s in it for the long haul! I can’t think of a single negative comment to make. Staff are extremely accommodating and patient 😉 We are even considering joining the adult classes!
New to Karate? Start at National Karate & Martial Arts Bartlett
National Karate & Martial Arts Bartlett 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 Bartlett
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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