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Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 294 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Arlington Heights, 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
- 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 totalimpactma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-248-8692
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The teaching style here really stands out—every class is structured, engaging, and tailored to keep kids motivated while helping them build focus, respect, and resilience.”
“They also provide specialized self-defense classes, ensuring that there’s something for everyone looking to improve their fitness and self-defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“The dojo offers an impressive range of martial arts classes, suitable for all ages including a dedicated karate for kids program, adult martial arts, and kickboxing.”
“We are so happy and privileged to have a chance to say few words about Total Impact MMA in Arlington Heights although it’ll be hard to use just a few.”
“They also provide specialized self-defense classes, ensuring that there’s something for everyone looking to improve their fitness and self-defense skills.”
What students say
“I know that this is largely due to the encouragement, kindness and care that he receives from all of the amazing instructors!”
“The instructors are incredibly friendly and helpful—you feel welcome and appreciated from the very beginning.”
“The classes are well-structured, with a perfect balance of technique training, physical conditioning, and games.”
“The classes are well-structured, with a perfect balance of technique training, physical conditioning, and games.”
“The dojo offers an impressive range of martial arts classes, suitable for all ages including a dedicated karate for kids program, adult martial arts, and kickboxing.”
“I can tell my son is even more motivated and focused even at school because Total Impact teaches their students the importance of many different skills.”
From the reviews
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness! Two of our children are enrolled in karate classes and have shown incredible progress in both skill and personal development.
My two boys, ages 8 and 10, absolutely love coming to Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness. From the very first class, the instructors made them feel welcome and encouraged, striking the perfect balance between discipline and fun.
Total Impact has truly had a huge impact on me. I’ve been attending classes for over 5 years now, and every class has been amazing. The focus, discipline, and skill I’ve built through the mentoring of Shihan Brian and Senseis Brandon and Kirk has made a real difference in how I carry myself both inside and outside the…
We love Total Impact Martial Arts! Our daughter has been attending classes here for over 2 years, and the positive impact it's had on her, physically, mentally, and emotionally, has been remarkable. It’s a great place to learn self-discipline, build confidence and get active.
Your first Karate class at Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness
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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