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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Illinois

Illinois has 25 dojos offering kumite / sparring classes in this directory, across 16 cities — Chicago, Springfield, Aurora, Charleston and 12 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.

Program labels come from each dojo's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the dojo's timetable before you go.

Karate Kumite / Sparring in Chicago, IL

TAC Karate & Fitness

4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

7223 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team strong technique, kata & fundamentalsgreat workout & fitnessbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Established, local studio offering a range of karate & fitness programs for all ages & skill levels.

Senshi Karate Of Chicago

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

5707 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens strong kids programtraditional style & affiliationclean, welcoming dojo

Imazaki Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

1717 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

1220 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Enso Karate

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

800 S Wells St Apt 140, Chicago, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4+

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Hu Shin Kai Karate

4.6 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

3935 W Irving Park Rd 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Japan Karate Association of Chicago Sugiyama Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

2940 N Lincoln Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Tac Karate & Fitness Inc

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

8220 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Springfield, IL

Springfield Karate & Fitness

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 dojogreat workout & fitnessbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Shudo Kan Karate Club

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

1453 N Bradfordton Rd, Springfield, IL

Memberships around $20/mo

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team

Okinawan Karate Club of Springfield

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

1800 Winch Ln, Springfield, IL

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Aurora, IL

JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute Inc - Aurora Downtown, ILLINOIS.

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 senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Charleston, IL

Karate USA Martial Arts Family Center

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

505 7th St, Charleston, IL

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Darien, IL

Karate for Kids / Success Now Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

7516 S Cass Ave Unit 22, Darien, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–13

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Fairview Heights, IL

USA Sport Karate Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

6326 Old Collinsville Rd, Fairview Heights, IL

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Glen Ellyn, IL

Chicago Karate Champions

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

856 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Glenview, IL

Karate Can Do Foundation

2081 Johns Ct, Glenview, IL

Karate dojo Competition team

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Hinsdale, IL

Premier Martial Arts Hinsdale

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 senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Metamora, IL

Metamora Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

214 E Partridge St, Metamora, IL

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo expert instruction from a great senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

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