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US SHIDOKAN
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 usshidokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-347-7120
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.”
Other martial arts here
“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
“Very intense workout combined with competitive students in a great environment.”
“All my family and friends were stunned because I was the least likely person to do exercise or play sports, let alone martial arts.”
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.
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.
Very intense workout combined with competitive students in a great environment. You will get in shape! Training is very good and instructor is a world champion fighter. There is no better place to learn from then Matsumoto
Your first kickboxing class at US SHIDOKAN
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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