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Hi, welcome to the Aurora, IL National Karate School!  We are always excited to meet new students and help them feel comfortable as we start them on an amazing journey in the Martial Arts. The Aurora National Karate School is Directed by two amazing instructors, Mr. Carlos Lopez and Mr. John Mazzola who have years of experience in training students to reach their full potential! Come find out for yourself why the Aurora National Karate School is so popular and filled with families!

The National Karate Aurora facility is located at 1649 Montgomery Rd, E. Aurora, IL 60504, specializing in providing training and discipline through “karate for kids” and personal development for adults.  Or try our Krav Maga class or one of our self-defense safety seminars.

Try Our Internet Special: Three Weeks of Karate for Kids for Only $25

Now is the perfect time to begin a fantastic journey of personal discovery and development at our National Karate Aurora location. When you sign up online, you or your child will receive tremendous value with comprehensive training and support. The uniform comes included with the deal (usually $45). Be sure to share information about your goals and how you found us when registering.

Karate classes in Naperville and Aurora fill up quickly – especially with this discounted price – so we recommend signing up now to ensure a spot. There are several benefits of karate for kids that will stick with them for the rest of their lives, and National Karate Schools is one of the most trusted institutions in the country. National Karate has trained and developed more world champions throughout the competitive martial arts scene than any other American school. But we are most proud of the character instilled in our students – which you will see grow in your child and appreciate for yourself.

Learn at One of the Country’s Most Renowned Martial Arts Schools

National Karate in Aurora is one of four locations in the Chicago metropolitan area. We have been voted the best martial arts school in the western suburbs for twelve years in a row! But National Karate has a history that goes back further worldwide. Our roots began in Japan and Korea and are influenced by well-known names in martial arts history, including Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Jhoon Rhee

The National Karate Aurora school has a continuing legacy of martial arts training of the highest caliber. Master Nelson is an 8th-degree black belt trained under Grand Master Worley and opened the first National Karate School in Illinois in 1995. More than 2,000 students have been promoted to 1st-degree black belt by Master Nelson and the Chicagoland National Karate Schools he began.

National Karate in Aurora Teaches a Combination of Several Styles of Self Defense

Karate classes for Naperville and Aurora residents are not the only services we offer. National Karate is a mixed martial arts school specializing in a combination of Karate, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, and Tae Kwon Do self-defense styles. We also host several safety seminars for children and parents to help defend against other dangerous challenges in the world today. 

Youth Martial Arts

Karate for kids and young adults empowers them through confidence building. National Karate in Aurora and our schools in other locations combined have helped thousands of children and youths discover the achievements possible through self-discipline and setting goals. In addition, your child will develop listening and social skills that will carry them towards success for the rest of their lives. All of our karate for kids classes are conducted in a fun and friendly environment that instills principles of mutual respect. 

Adult Martial Arts

It’s never too late to develop and improve your mental and physical capabilities. Gain the confidence you never had or re-learn it with help from a devoted team of world-class martial arts instructors. Martial arts for adults is about training the body and mind to overcome challenges in every aspect of life. 

Krav Maga Self-Defense

Introductory courses in Krav Maga from our National Karate classes in Naperville and the Aurora area are free and put no obligation on you to continue. We think you’ll want to stick around when you discover how one of the world’s most recognized self-defense techniques will change your life forever. 

Cardio Kickboxing

Why not become healthier while learning valuable self-defense skills at the same time? Our cardio kickboxing classes are conducted in a supportive environment where instructors develop you from any skill level and at your own pace. Your classmates will motivate you to push yourself towards the better body image you’ve always wanted and the self-defense skills you need to feel confident in the world today.

Seminars

Martial arts and karate classes in Naperville and the Aurora area are supplemented with other valuable self-defense knowledge. We provide many seminars throughout the year to help keep children and parents safe, including techniques for stopping bullying, preventing abduction, and breaking free from abductors.

Get Fit. Get Tough. Have Fun.

Sign yourself or your kids up today to build strength and self-confidence with National Karate Aurora. 

You can sign up online or you can talk to us directly at (630) 585-1700 or feel free to stop by our school during operating hours at:

1649 Montgomery Rd, E. Aurora, IL 60504

Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 8:30am-1pm, Sun Closed

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3 Weeks For Only $25!

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If you are experiencing any technical difficulties please contact us directly by calling Cathy @ (847) 741-6565.

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“We had friends in National Karate that always raved about their martial arts classes so we tried it and now we know why they love it so much. The instructors are so good at instilling confidence and discipline while making it fun for the kids.”
– Leigh , Aurora, IL

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