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Jade Fortress Shaolin Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Urbana, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 18) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jadefortress.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 217-904-8213
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“Demitri is very good teacher for kids.”
“If you are interested in sparring, the school participates in competitions too!”
Other martial arts here
“If I had to recommend any place to go to have your child learn discipline and self control and self defense, I would very much so say go to Jade Fortress!”
What members say
“If you are interested in sparring, the school participates in competitions too!”
“The teacher Demitri is professional and friendly along with the community surrounding the school.”
From the reviews
I've been taking lessons at this school for about 8 months, and can't recommend it enough. I primarily joined to do something meditative as well as active and have been satisfied in both areas. If you are interested in sparring, the school participates in competitions too!
I have known Shīfu demetri for about a year now, I met him through a tournament after being introduced to him by my eldest kung fu brother, he is a wonderful teacher and role model. I know many teachers and many who truly deserve the recognition they have earned, and Shīfu demetri is one of them.
Huang shi Fu is very professional on teaching Martial art, you'll learn real technique kung fu to use in real life. Highly recommend!
My three boys ABSOLUTELY LOVE classes here!!! Thank you for all that you do in the community and for excellent classes.
Your first kickboxing class at Jade Fortress Shaolin Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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