South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts - South Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Area Chamber

A Cut Above the Rest: Budokan Martial Arts

The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Budokan Martial Arts on September 7, 2024. This esteemed martial arts academy is dedicated to fostering discipline, respect, and self-confidence in its students. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for the art, Budokan Martial Arts is a valuable asset to the South Elgin community. We wish them continued success in their mission to empower individuals through martial arts training.

Jennifer Johnson

South Elgin Budokan is a very special and rare martial arts and fitness school. The broad range of martial arts that are taught there is like nothing else I've seen in the area. They have an extraordinary team of experienced instructors teaching classes in just about any martial art you could want to learn. This provides the unique opportunity to cross-train in multiple styles with the familiarity of a single facility. They have classes that can accommodate complete beginners through black belt/black sash+ levels, so wherever you are on your journey, the Budokan has something for you.
The school is set up nicely with lots of space for classes, and easy seating for viewing by parents & friends. The facility is well-provisioned with training tools, nicely maintained, clean, and thoughtfully designed - you can tell that people with lots of experience and appreciation for *real* training put this floor plan together.
On top of all of the great classes on offer every day, they also bring in guest instructors for seminars that are incredible opportunities for anyone wanting to experience an art or delve deeper into an art in which they are already accomplished.
Martial arts students in the area are incredibly lucky to have this school. It's a genuine treasure.

Peter Thielman

I highly, highly recommend the Budokan,. There are many classes and martial arts styles to choose from, all the instructors are fantastic! They teach martial arts the way it's supposed to be done it's about the art . There are all too many martial arts places that are only concerned about taking as much money from you as possible, nothing could be further from the truth here. They are dedicated to the Martial Arts and philosophies and teaching it correctly.

Scott J

EXCELLENT facility with top-notch, world-class instructors. Kid friendly, lots of various disciplines/programs. Really great place for beginners and advanced alike. AAA+.

jayendra patel

It’s a very real and decent place the master and the lady they are really good my kids enjoy this place but I I have to say something parents you bring your kids over here for discipline you to learn something from here but the way you people park your car when you come and drop your kids please see what you were doing you are a living example for your kids you just park in the middle of the stripes where there’s a handicap

Cristian Diaz

So many options and a great group of instructors

Daniel Linneman

Great Instructors! Great School!

Ryan Jackson