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Beginner Karate Classes in Illinois Illinois has 45 dojos offering beginner karate classes in this directory, across 34 cities — Chicago, Aurora, Lombard, Oak Park and 30 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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Beginner Karate Classes in Chicago, IL 4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
7115 W Grand Ave #2, Chicago, IL
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5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
1717 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
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4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
1220 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
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Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
800 S Wells St Apt 140, Chicago, IL
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Ages 4+
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
3935 W Irving Park Rd 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL
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5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
2940 N Lincoln Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL
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4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL
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Ages 13+
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo builds confidence, discipline & respect
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
4011 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 101, Chicago, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Aurora, IL 5 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
1649 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL
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Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
60 S Broadway, Aurora, IL
Ages 16–18
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
4008 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Lombard, IL 4.9 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
112 W St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL
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4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
86 Eisenhower Ln N, Lombard, IL
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Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
No-nonsense workout facility featuring boxing & martial arts, with day passes & monthly memberships.
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Beginner Karate Classes in Oak Park, IL 4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
6701 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL
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5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
1045 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Ages 4+
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Beginner Karate Classes in Arlington Heights, IL 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
27 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
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Ages 3–19
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Beginner Karate Classes in Barrington, IL 4.6 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
123 Barrington Commons Ct, Barrington, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Bartlett, IL 4.9 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
385 S Prospect Ave, Bartlett, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Bradley, IL 5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
430 E Broadway St #1, Bradley, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Buffalo Grove, IL 5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
1148 W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Elk Grove Village, IL 4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
1651 Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Fairview Heights, IL 4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
6326 Old Collinsville Rd, Fairview Heights, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Glendale Heights, IL 5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
1120 N Main St #3, Glendale Heights, IL
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Ages 5+
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Beginner Karate Classes in Gurnee, IL 5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
5725 Stearns School Rd, Gurnee, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Highland, IL 4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
150 Woodcrest Dr, Highland, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Hinsdale, IL 5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
777 N York Rd Ste 21, Hinsdale, IL
Ages 2–19
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
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Beginner Karate Classes in Hoopeston, IL 5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
208 E Main St, Hoopeston, IL
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens strong kids program traditional style & affiliation builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Beginner Karate Classes in Metamora, IL 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
214 E Partridge St, Metamora, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Moline, IL 4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
3112 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Monticello, IL 5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
425 W Washington St, Monticello, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Naperville, IL 5 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
1795 S Washington St #102, Naperville, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Peoria, IL 4 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews
8875 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL
Memberships around $200/mo
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Beginner Karate Classes in Prospect Heights, IL 5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
1295 N E Rand Rd, Prospect Heights, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Quincy, IL 4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
8 E 8th Plz Ll, Quincy, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Roselle, IL 4.9 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
802 E Nerge Rd, Roselle, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in South Elgin, IL 5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
454 Redington Dr Ste F, South Elgin, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Springfield, IL 4.9 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
761 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL
Memberships around $90/mo
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Beginner Karate Classes in Streamwood, IL 5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
1050 E Schaumburg Rd, Streamwood, IL
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Ages 3–12
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Beginner Karate Classes in Westchester, IL 5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
1921 S Mannheim Rd, Westchester, IL
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Memberships around $80/mo
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Beginner Karate Classes in Wheaton, IL 4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
74 Danada Square W, Wheaton, IL
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Ages 4–12
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Beginner Karate Classes in Wilmette, IL 5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
3545 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL
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Beginner Karate Classes in Worth, IL 4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
6925 W 111th St Unit 103, Worth, IL
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