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National Karate & Martial Arts South Elgin
5 ★★★★★ 310 Google reviews · Karate dojo in South Elgin, Illinois
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
- 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 (847) 741-6565
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
“Drescher and his assistants were helpful, energetic, and knowledgeable so that every kid was fully engaged regardless of their experience with karate.”
“Not only did they perform well—they actually won in every division they chose such as sparring, form and sel-defense which we honestly didn’t expect.”
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What students say
“Drescher is welcoming, funny, and highly effective at communicating instructions to the younger kids, and easily handles large or small class sizes.”
“This school has exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it to any family looking for a place where their children can grow, learn, and succeed.”
“My son absolutely loves attending karate classes and always asks if he can go to karate everyday!”
“What really stood out to me was their growth during tournaments.”
“Over the years, National Karate has helped us build confidence, discipline, perseverance, and the belief that we are capable of doing hard things.”
From the reviews
National Karate is truly an outstanding karate school that offers so much more than just martial arts training. Being part of this community has significantly boosted my self-esteem, self-confidence, and discipline. All the instructors are not only excellent at teaching karate but are also wonderful people. Mr.
Our son has been attending National Karate for the past few months, and we’ve already been impressed — but his birthday party this past weekend absolutely blew us away. I was honestly a bit skeptical about having a party at a karate gym, but I couldn’t have been more wrong! Mr.
Now for context; I train here. Not my kids. I was reluctant to post this for that reason. But what I witnessed today need be commemorated. Mr. Drescher really surprised me. Alot of people who don't have kids themselves find it hard to interact with small children, let alone 30 of them.
My granddaughter has been attending National Karate in South Elgin, and she absolutely raves about her experience here. Every time she comes home from class, she speaks so highly of the instructors and how much fun she has on the mat.
Your first Karate class at National Karate & Martial Arts South Elgin
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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