Let your kids learn from GREAT role models at Degerberg Academy!

If your child needs to learn to handle tough situations or resist temptation, our Kids Karate classes in the Chicago, Lincoln Square, and Ravenswood area would be ideal place to start.


At Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts, your kids will enjoy a comprehensive blend of Boxing, Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Kenpo, Savate, Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Kung Fu, Lee Jun Fan, Wing Chun, Kali, Aikido, Streetfighting, Grappling, Wrestling and Shoot Wrestling.

What You'll Learn At Kids Martial Arts

  • Heightened leadership skills
  • Improved attitude, behavior and self-control
  • Better balance, motor skills and coordination
  • Physical strength and conditioning
  • To instill the values of hard work and self discipline
  • Increased sportsmanship, social skills and cooperation

Hear what our members are saying

quality of instruction is at the highest level.

Mark Habert

January 04

Wonderful school! Teachers are amazing, it has a great family atmosphere and my son has learned so much. I would highly recommend that anyone interested in martial arts for yourself or your kids check it out.

Andie Celerio

March 01

Degerberg teachers provide way more instruction than just martial arts. They help the kids with guiding values, discipline, interaction and problem solving...I have so many food things to say about their instructors and the great way they run their organization. They're so worthwhile, that I'll continue to pay them even during this pandemic. The Detloff Family Loves Degerberg Academy!

Cieana Detloff

April 24

Degerberg Academy is an awesome institution of learning. My son takes karate here, which begins as a group called the “ninja turtles.” Lessons have taught him self discipline & respect. As a child who struggles with fine motor, concentration skills and behavior, mixed martial arts has helped him improve in all of those areas. Classes have temporarily been moved to zoom due to covid, and we are still finding the classes to be helpful, inspiring & a great way to build confidence & get that extra energy out. I’d recommend DAMA to anyone looking to build skills personally or for their youngsters!

Lori Gentry

May 01

Available Limited Time Packages

45th Year Anniversary Special Offer!
Kids Martial Arts
1 Month training program
77% off
$100 off voucher after first class

$199.00 45.00