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Wave Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Streamwood, 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
- 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wavemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 312-833-7155
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I would like to say that Wave Martial Arts has helped my son be more confident to standing up for himself and he will never be a victim to bullying ever again.”
“My son (age 13) and I (age 42) joined as beginners to have a family activity to do together.”
“Ana and the other teachers have helped Liam and his little dragons group grow so much!”
“We love the self-defense aspects, as well as the forms.”
“Signed up all three of my kids on the spot and possibly joining the adult classes in the future.”
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“We love the self-defense aspects, as well as the forms.”
What students say
“They have excellent teachers and they really focus on confidence, character, and respect.”
“My son (age 13) and I (age 42) joined as beginners to have a family activity to do together.”
“The staff is incredible—friendly, patient, and great at keeping the kids both engaged and learning.”
“It’s heartwarming to see students encouraging their classmates, whether someone earns a new belt, masters a difficult technique, or reaches a personal goal.”
“I would like to say that Wave Martial Arts has helped my son be more confident to standing up for himself and he will never be a victim to bullying ever again.”
“Wave Karate School goes beyond just teaching karate; it instills foundational disciplines that nurture strong, confident individuals for the future.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been attending Wave Martial Arts for almost a year. All of the staff are absolutely amazing! They are great with the kids. Not only has the karate classes helped my daughter with her ADHD but her listening skills and behavior has improved.
Words cannot express how great Wave Martial Arts is and how much my family loves this place. My son (age 13) and I (age 42) joined as beginners to have a family activity to do together. The instructors are so encouraging, energetic, and exude passion about the sport.
Wave is amazing! The instructors do an excellent job with the kids and encourage participation while managing their energy very well. They foster a very positive environment while still encouraging respect, and the students respond very well to it.
So glad I found Wave Martial Arts! We tried the free promo class and the kids fell in love with it right away! They have excellent teachers and they really focus on confidence, character, and respect. Signed up all three of my kids on the spot and possibly joining the adult classes in the future.
New to Karate? Start at Wave Martial Arts
Wave 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 Wave 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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