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USA Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Antioch, Illinois
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
- Membership memberships around $170/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 838-4488
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Van Patterson and his instructors are awesome with the kids, always willing to teach their students what it takes in becoming a martial artist.”
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What students say
“We are a hispanic family and my husband is a disabled Veteran and we feel right at home with the instructors and other families.”
“Always ask about your well being and when we are loosing energy and focus he's always there to boost us up and get us on track again.”
From the reviews
I joined Master Van Patten's USA Martial Arts academy in Antioch, IL about two years ago after taking a martial arts class at the Lindenhurst Park District with my 7 year old son. The park district program was run by a karate school from Mount Prospect and was a simplistic punching and kicking school.
My kids and I love U.S.A Martial Arts, Instructor is always willing to help before and after your classes. Always ask about your well being and when we are loosing energy and focus he's always there to boost us up and get us on track again. Will continue to be a part of this place.
We have been members of USA Martial Arts for about 1 year and half and we use every opportunity to tell parents how wonderful the place and people are. We are a hispanic family and my husband is a disabled Veteran and we feel right at home with the instructors and other families.
Discipline,Confidence Respect just to name a few of the qualities and life skills that my children have learned in the couple of months we have been with the USA Martial Arts family. Master Van Patten and his team are EXCELLENT with both Children and Adults. They treat everyone with respect.
Your first Karate class at USA 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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