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U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 3–9:30 pm
Tuesday 3–9:30 pm
Wednesday 3–9:30 pm
Thursday 3–9:30 pm
Friday 10 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1:30 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 U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 38 mentions

“My son started in the Little Ninjas program at age 5, moved up to the Children's Martial Arts class at 6, and is now on the path to earning his black belt at just 10 years old.”

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🐉 Little Dragons 4 mentions

“My son started in the Little Ninjas program at age 5, moved up to the Children's Martial Arts class at 6, and is now on the path to earning his black belt at just 10 years old.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is more than just a self-defense school; it’s a place where kids and adults alike develop discipline, confidence, and resilience.”

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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 U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 4 mentions

“The team works together to help students build a bright future and develop valuable life skills through Tae Kwon Do.”

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🥊 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Beyond just our children, I’ve personally taken part in the kickboxing classes, and I can confidently say they work!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is more than just a self-defense school; it’s a place where kids and adults alike develop discipline, confidence, and resilience.”

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 101 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Greer have created a welcoming, family-like environment where students are not just learning martial arts but also gaining valuable life skills.”

friendly, respectful dojo 15 mentions

“The instructors are so great at being positive, encouraging, and also push each child in a supportive way to be the best they can be.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“Elite apart is that we never have to push our kids to attend—they genuinely love going, making new friends, and growing as individuals.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 44 mentions

“It’s a school where they go beyond the kicks and punches to do character shaping and adding life skills - communication, respect, hard work, etc.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been going to US Elite for the past one and half years. She loves it there. The teachers are so professional and they know how to keep my kid engaged. They teach so many life skills, like honesty, discipline, leadership and more. I never thought online classes would work for taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Lavanya, May 2021

Our family has been part of the U.S. Elite Martial Arts community for years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the impact it has had on us. My son started in the Little Ninjas program at age 5, moved up to the Children's Martial Arts class at 6, and is now on the path to earning his black belt at just 10 years old.

★★★★★ — Gabriel, Jan 2025

We couldn’t be happier to be part of the U.S. Elite Martial Arts family. Our son started about two years ago in the Little Ninjas program. At the time, he was energetic but shy and not very confident. The program helped him grow tremendously and begin building his self-confidence.

★★★★★ — Petya, Aug 2025

This place has been a great place for our son. U.S. Elite Martial Arts and Fitness Center welcomes all and provides an environment that feels safe to be accepted. The instructors are so great at being positive, encouraging, and also push each child in a supportive way to be the best they can be.

★★★★★ — Debbie, Feb 2026

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Your first Karate class at U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center

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 U.S. Elite Martial Arts & Fitness Center

4210 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL60004

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