Martial Arts Classes Near Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines families love Max Martial Arts in nearby Niles — a quick drive for kids Taekwondo, anti-bullying training, and adult self-defense. Try 2 weeks FREE and see why families across the North Shore train with us.
Short Drive from Des Plaines
About 10 minutes from downtown Des Plaines.
Our Location
7639 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Flexible Schedule
After-school, evening & weekend classes for every age.
Why Des Plaines Families Choose Max Martial Arts
Anti-Bullying Confidence
Kids learn to stand tall, speak up, and de-escalate without fighting.
Belt Progression
Structured goals teach perseverance, focus, and pride in achievement.
Certified Instructors
Experienced instructors who specialize in working with kids and families.
5-Star Local Reviews
Trusted by families across the North Shore for over a decade.
Classes for Every Age in Des Plaines
From preschoolers to adults, we have a program designed for you.
Little Tigers (3–5)
Game-based classes that build listening, coordination, and confidence.
See program details →Kids & Teens (6–17)
Real martial arts skills, anti-bullying training, and belt progression.
See program details →Proudly Serving Des Plaines Families
Easy to reach from across Des Plaines, including:
Easy from anywhere in Des Plaines
Our Niles dojo at 7639 N Milwaukee Ave is about 10 minutes from downtown Des Plaines and 8–12 minutes from the Cumberland, Oakton, and South Des Plaines areas. Free lot parking means no fussing after work or school pickup. Convenient afternoon, evening, and Saturday morning classes fit around most Des Plaines/District 62 and Maine Township school schedules.
What Taekwondo does for Des Plaines kids
Parents come to us for confidence, focus, and respect — and stay because their kids actually love it. Taekwondo works because every class has structure: a warm-up, a technique focus, a clear expectation. Belts turn effort into visible progress. Instructors who care about kids turn that progress into character. Within a couple of months, most parents notice better listening at home and better focus at school.
Adults train here too
Our evening Teen & Adult classes are a serious full-body workout with practical self-defense mixed in. Complete beginners are welcome — most of our adult students had never touched a martial art before starting with us. It's friendly, focused, and no-ego.
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