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Rigitano's American Kenpo

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Villa Park, Illinois

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule rigitanoskenpokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 630-941-3300

Hours

Monday 6–7:45 pm
Tuesday 6–7:45 pm
Wednesday 6–7:45 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–11:45 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Rigitano's American Kenpo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a great place to learn self defense from a master in the art of kenpo”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Rigitano's American Kenpo — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a great place to learn self defense from a master in the art of kenpo”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Amazing teachings from a great master that will that will help you master the art of street fighting”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“This is a great place to learn self defense from a master in the art of kenpo”

From the reviews

Amazing teachings from a great master that will that will help you master the art of street fighting

★★★★★ — Santiago, Aug 2019

This is the real deal of Kenpo Karate. Mr. Rigitano teaches the art the way it should be taught.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Oct 2023

Great place to learn martial arts they take the time to teach till you get it rite.

★★★★★ — David, Feb 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Rigitano's American Kenpo

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Rigitano's American Kenpo

401 E North Ave suite 14, Villa Park, IL60181

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