Teen Martial Arts
Make your teen stand out.
We have the ultimate way for your teenager to build confidence, develop self-control, and athletic skills, while having lots of fun!
BETTER GRADES
We have great teenagers training in our martial arts center. Our goal for your child is to receive a Black Belt along with their High School Diploma!
Being a Black Belt, or even a martial arts instructor, looks great on your college application!
Both parents and students report to us that the discipline and confidence they learn helps them do better in school, and increases their chances on receiving scholarships. Your teenager could be one of them!
RESPECT
Our martial arts program strives to provide your teenager with the self-confidence and focus they need to make it in today's world while teaching them how to be respectful.
We are proud that our martial arts studio is a safe and positive environment for all students. We provide a fun, activity-driven atmosphere, where those with common interests can join together in physically rewarding and mentally challenging activities.
SELF-DEFENSE
When it comes to bullies, teens in martial arts don't back down. They have the courage to look a bully in the eyes and stand their ground.
This is what nearly always happens - the bully gets scared and backs down! It happens nine times out of 10.
And for the one time out of 10, the bully doesn't back down – your child has the tools to defend her or himself. And if necessary, he'll be able to get away and seek out an authority figure.
Most confrontations can be talked through. Occasionally, however, words aren't enough. For either situation, your child will be prepared.
FITNESS
Your child will find that our martial arts program is high energy, exciting, and motivating.
They will enjoy the workout as well as the life long friendships that are built through exercising and training with people who have similar goals.
Teens training in our martial arts program also develop positive character traits such as perseverance, goal-setting, honor and discipline.
What Parents Are Saying
“5 stars for Karate John’s of Cicero and Liverpool ! Taught my already amazing son more discipline, respect, honesty, communication, self-esteem, and belief than anywhere else! There’s no other dojo that does this better!”
— Elizabeth Exner
“We have been a part of the Karate John's Family for two years now. The growth and development in my two boys is a direct result of the lessons learned at each karate class. They teach leadership, respect, discipline, and most importantly, how to be confident. I would recommend Karate John's to all families. They are awesome!”
— Melissa Incassati
