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Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — 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 koganselfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 877-4711
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“This is a great Hapikido school to take you kids to learn self defense, martial arts and improve fitness.”
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
Other martial arts here
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
“this is the only place self defense martial arts school in Chicago that treats martial arts with the respect and discipline it deserves.”
What members say
“Mikhail is not only a professional coach,he is also a highly knowledgeable person.”
“Coaches are doing a wonderful job👏👏 Everyone who is really interested in having results and grows as a professional sportsman should be there!”
“World Competitions , European , International.”
From the reviews
My son and myself are the students at Kogan Self Defense since 2013. Great school with spacious and fully equipped facility. Very professional training team. Grand Master Mikhail Kogan is a worldwide recognized expert in various martial art styles, combat arts and self-defense techniques.
My son goes here, my nephew goes here, I go here (and I'm 30)... ...this is the only place self defense martial arts school in Chicago that treats martial arts with the respect and discipline it deserves. Belts are not handed out, but earned.
One of the best experience I have had in a long time. Sensei Kogan delivers a true in your face experience of martial arts. He's honest, blunt and a NO nonsense instructor. You have to earn your belt it's not given. A true experience if you want to learn martial arts not dance!
Do you ever wonder how to defend yourself with master skills like the secret agent in the movies where the agent bursts out with phenomenal power yet uses minimal effort?
Your first kickboxing class at Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts
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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