Arts we teach
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Judo.
Judo is a Japanese martial arts created from the traditional Jujutsu. Judo is a grappling form where throws and take downs are applied. We emphasize the use of technique and leverage opposed to brute strength. A smaller person can throw a bigger attacker with maximum efficiency and minimum effort. Judo is also a Olympic sport. We are a competition club and we have produced National Level competitors. Judo is excellent for wrestlers, if you are a wrestler, you must try Judo!
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Originated in Brazil this art emphasize on the ground fighting aspects. What would you do if someone bigger and stronger throws you to the ground and is ready to punch or strangle you? Developed by the Gracie Family, this art has all the answers for any situation where the fight goes to the ground. This program is combined with Judo where we grade students on both arts! We are part of Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu team.
Kick Boxing and MMA.
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​Kickboxing is a sport martial art that readily lends itself to self-defense. Along with this, the goal in kickboxing is to utilize any number of combinations of punches, kicks, elbows, and sometimes throws to disable an opponent. It is a great fast pace form of workout. In MMA we include the grappling aspect which includes the throws and take downs, armbars, choke holds etc.
-Kick Boxing and MMA
-Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 PM for Adults and kids 13 and up
Non Classical Kung Fu.
Created by Bruce Lee who taught Jesse Glover, his very first student and first assistant instructor. Jesse, who was also a Judo black belt , added elements of his own transforming this unique style in one of the most effective and realistic forms of Kung - Fu. Our instructor, Mike Lee, a Jesse Glover's former student for 36 years, is the only one teaching this form in the Chicagoland area. The philosophy of this art is the aggressive defense and this is the main difference from other forms of kung Fu .
On Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:30 PM Teens and Adults
We offer private classes in Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense, please call for appointment and prices.