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Sky Centers Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lombard, Illinois
Plan your first class
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule skycenters.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-629-2790
Hours
| Monday | 2–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“But now after a few years, I have see my daughter transform from being a completely shy child to a confident, responsible and stronger young girl.”
“The Sky Centers team is top notch in every way, displaying a patient hands-on teaching/training approach for all skill levels that our kids have fun with.”
“As a result, we've had the opportunity to experience 3 of the programs run by Sky Centers -Little Dragons, Little Ninjas, and now Black Belt Club.”
“There are Parents Night Out events where the kids get dropped off for several hours and have fun at a themed event (glow-nunchucks, foam swords, Nerf night, etc.”
“Sky Centers teaches each student about self-defense, discipline, respect, not to bully, being a good leader, being a good role model, being kind to one another and so much more.”
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“Sky Centers teaches each student about self-defense, discipline, respect, not to bully, being a good leader, being a good role model, being kind to one another and so much more.”
What students say
“We learnt from three amazing Sensei Janet ,sensei Kim and Master Sky(Ceo of Sky Martial Arts).”
“They are wonderful in every way possible, and skilled at working with both kids and adults at all levels of training.”
“This isn't just a martial arts dojo, it's a big family, where my kids were immediately accepted in as if they had been here for years.”
“The growth I have seen in my son is unbelievable. He has gained self confidence and leadership skills that have helped him excel in school.”
“I was reluctant to enroll my 8-year-old son, but it has proven to be worth every penny.”
“Today April 10th ,I did my Ladies Self Defense class .”
From the reviews
This has been an incredible experience for us. Our child has new confidence, is an active listener, and most importantly, is having fun! We were in a soccer class with the park district. She was the only child that needed only one instruction from the coach. That was the difference Sky Centers Martial Arts made for us.
My 6yr old son has been attending class for about 6 months now. The care and respect the instructors show for the well-being and growth of all their students is really incredible.
I was reluctant to enroll my 8-year-old son, but it has proven to be worth every penny. In fact, less than a week after enrolling one child, my 4-year-old son and husband enrolled as well. Sky Centers has the most exceptional senseis. They know all the children’s names, which blows my mind.
Our family has come such a long way with Sky Centers. We have been going to Sky Centers for almost 4 years now and I have to admit I was a bit skeptical with what it can really do for a young child let alone an adult.
New to Karate? Start at Sky Centers Martial Arts
Sky Centers Martial Arts 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 Sky Centers Martial Arts
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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