Des Plaines' Best Martial Arts school

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Preschool Martial Arts
in Des Plaines

The perfect blend of gross motor skill building and fun! Our preschool martial arts program gives your little one the tools to surpass their development expectations. We're dedicated to your child's growth and success!

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Kids Martial Arts
in Des Plaines

The perfect blend of self defense and tradition. Our kids martial arts program gives your child with tools to protect themselves, and equips them with skills to have an unfair advantage in school. We're dedicated to your child's growth!

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Teen Martial Arts (Ages 13-17)
in Des Plaines

The ultimate tech alternative that gets teens active and engaged- and helps them feel confident, too. Help your teen make friends and get off their screens with our teen martial arts classes in Des Plaines!

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Fitness Kickboxing
in Des Plaines

It's time to revolutionize your workout! Get ready to burn up to 1000 calories in as little as 60 minutes!

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Krav Maga
in Des Plaines

Looking for practical self defense that works in real-life situations? Look no further than our incredible physique-building Des Plaines Krav Maga classes, built to turn you into a self-defense machine in a fun community setting.

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Muay Thai
in Des Plaines

Transform your entire body into a striking machine, while learning a skill set that could save your life.



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why CHOOSE MBD Martial Arts Academy?

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Des Plaines. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

"Sensei Michelle is great with the kids. She teaches them karate skills, self-defense, as well as life lessons. My son looks forward to going to MBD twice a week."

"Our son has been with MBD for about 3 years. He loves being in the Karate class. Awesome Dojo! Everyone is friendly."

"They treat everyone like family. Every student is able to excel at their own pace. They bring out the best I every student."

"I love this place!!! There is always great energy :D. Teachers are great and everyone there is always friendly and helpful. Awesome classes! THANK YOU MBD!"

About our programs

Preschool Martial Arts
in Des Plaines

Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts program in Des Plaines. It's the perfect blend of gross motor, personal development and character enrichment. Find out why 100's of families, just like yours, trust MBD Martial Arts Academy

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Kids Martial Arts
in Des Plaines

Parents love our Kids Martial Arts program in Des Plaines, because it's the perfect blend of self defense, personal development and character enrichment. Find out why so many families, just like yours, love and trust MBD Martial Arts Academy

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Teen Martial Arts (Ages 13-17)
in Des Plaines

Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Des Plaines Teen Martial Arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.

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Fitness Kickboxing
in Des Plaines

It's time to shake things up and change your work out. No other fitness program in Des Plaines can generate the results that our Fitness Kickboxing Classes can. Are you ready to for a change?

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Krav Maga
in Des Plaines

Learn real-world self defense skills and crush your fitness goals with Krav Maga, originally developed in the Israeli army! Hundreds of [spark_field id='city'] members love their Krav Maga classes and so will you. Taking their fitness to a whole new level.

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Muay Thai
in Des Plaines

Fitness and Self Defense, two major goals for anyone looking for Muay Thai Training in Des Plaines . It's time to change up your work out and get the results you've been looking for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs

A specific part of our preschool and kids martial arts classes at MBD Martial Arts Academy in Des Plaines is teaching respect, and teaching when to use their new self defense training and when to NOT use them.  We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies.  And have more humility and kindness to others though their martial arts lessons.

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons.  We love parents getting involved!  And so do their kids.  Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults.   Your kids will love that you have something in common.  It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’?  Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee.  They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

No, not at all!  We find that people start at varying fitness levels.  But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Des Plaines martial arts classes.  Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!

Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one.  Everyone can progress at a different pace.  There is no judgement on students for how long it does take.  What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE! 

The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your Instructors at MBD Martial Arts Academy Des Plaines are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area.  To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in form . 

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Des Plaines martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in!  Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes.  You will find MBD Martial Arts Academy in Des Plaines have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun!  Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class.  I am sure you will be too!

Not at all.  In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started.  So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve!  You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts Instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple.  So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills!  Come see for yourself!

MBD Martial Arts Academy

Des Plaines

We’re located at 1508 Miner St., stop by and say hello!