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US SHIDOKAN
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule usshidokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (224) 347-7120
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I started together when he was 6 years old and earned his black belt at 14.”
“Training is very good and instructor is a world champion fighter.”
Other martial arts here
“Amazing place to train, learn good all around kickboxing and karate strikes, and mma.”
“Amazing place to train, learn good all around kickboxing and karate strikes, and mma.”
“Karate is less about learning how to fight, rather it's about self discipline, hard work and showing respect to others.”
What members say
“All my family and friends were stunned because I was the least likely person to do exercise or play sports, let alone martial arts.”
“Very intense workout combined with competitive students in a great environment.”
“Karate is less about learning how to fight, rather it's about self discipline, hard work and showing respect to others.”
“Training at the Matsumoto's Dojo has significantly benefited my son's confidence, fitness, focus, and athletic ability.”
From the reviews
Several years ago in my mid 40s, wanting to start something new, I was looking for a jazz piano lesson, but somehow ended up joining U.S. Matsumoto Shidokan Karate instead. All my family and friends were stunned because I was the least likely person to do exercise or play sports, let alone martial arts.
Great place for training. Everyone is very friendly and I learn a lot when I actually have time to go to class! Would definitely recommend - be prepared to work HARD.
Shihan Matsumoto and Sensei Etsuko emphasize family and family values at their dojo. Karate is less about learning how to fight, rather it's about self discipline, hard work and showing respect to others. It's a sport that transcends it's martial roots.
My son has been training here for over 3 years. Training at the Matsumoto's Dojo has significantly benefited my son's confidence, fitness, focus, and athletic ability.
Your first muay thai class at US SHIDOKAN
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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