The JKA Chicago dojo is truly one of the finest karate schools I have ever had the pleasure to attend. The instructors are regarded as some of the finest around. They embody the true aspects of karate and teach with a real passion. With a long and rich history, I would highly recommend you visit them.

Open, welcoming, and challenging training in a beautiful space. Love the focus on process and personal development. Lots of variety from class to class -- never repetitive or boring.

As a person with no background training in martial arts I would say their approach really helps you scale up fast with special focus on developing your basics. Great training, great community and overall a great experience!

Traditional karate dojo with roots going back to the 70s. The training is rigorous and you will be challenged, but in a very supportive atmosphere, where senseis and your fellow students all strive to bring out the best in everyone. Karate practitioners develop better situational awareness, physical fitness, and self-confidence. Highly recommended!

This is truly the best place to learn Karate in the city of Chicago. The instructors are kind but firm, and the training is top-notch. Sensei Arab is great with both beginners and advanced belts, and inspires you to do your best. I highly recommend this dojo.

Learned such a lot here! I started out as a beginner but even in classes with lots of advanced students, I didnt feel at all out of place, and was accepted into the community right away. Excellent instructors, everyone takes karate seriously but we still have a lot of fun.

My home away from home and family away from family for 10 years. The best Shotokan in the Chicago area. I have looked for dojos closer to my home and none even compare!

A wonderful training hall where everyone feels safe and can practice and progress at their own pace.

Phenomenal instruction, challenging training, and a welcoming, close community make JKA Chicago an ideal sanctuary for physical and mental development. Every student gets close, personal attention from Senseis and Senpais alike. You really grow and learn together.Another plus for this dojo is the rich culture. Not only are you absorbing Japanese arts and tradition, but also the culture of your fellow students and teachers. There are people here from all manner of backgrounds and walks of life. Theres so much to learn here beyond martial arts.I hope to continue my training here for years to come.

Great shotokan karate oractice, for all levels including children. 3 classes a week for adults with a diversity of practice from kata to kyon, kumite and self defense. International group as well and very welcoming.

This conscientious, demanding traditional shotokan karate dojo is the meeting place for a lively and diverse community of students and teachers. There is a strong sense of camaraderie among the members of the dojo, where teaching takes into consideration not only the fitness of students and their proficiency in karate techniques, but also their personal objectives in studying martial arts. Normal classes are supplemented with an array of workshops highlighting special topics in karate, from practical self-defense and the applications of the movements in kata (fluid forms incorporating a series of techniques) to the practice of tameshiwari (breaking objects using karate strikes). The dojo also offers a family class every Saturday, a fun and physically challenging addition to its weeknight courses.

The dojo is beautiful, the community is welcoming, the instruction is top notch, and the people are amazing. They have plenty of days of training to accommodate most anyones schedule, and the dojos instructors really help their students reach their best potential in shotokan karate. In less than a year of being at this dojo, I have seen several people from all over the world come to this dojo to train. The JKA Chicago - Sugiyama Dojo has a rich history of quality instruction in the Chicago area and is highly respected in the Great Lakes Region. If you live in the Chicago area, there is no better place to train, and if you dont live in the area and are just passing through, it is a must to stop in for a training session.

Ive been part of the JKA Chicago Shotokan karate community for over 7 years, and learned so much from this wonderful dojo, the senseis and students! Unlike so many other places where the art and true foundations take a backseat for quick tricks or sport techniques, JKA Chicago emphasizes basics (kihon) in every movement, be it sparring (kumite) or forms (kata). The class timings are so convenient, affordable fees, and you are always taught by the BEST! If you are looking to immerse yourself in true martial arts and learn for a lifetime, JKA Chicago is your dojo.

Great place, highly skilled instructors and good attitude!

Best traditional karate training anywhere