Warrior Institute of Chicago

Warrior Institute of Chicago offers Little Warriors for ages 4-6, Junior Warriors for ages 7-9, Pre-teen Warriors for ages 10-12, and Teen Warriors for ages 13-17. Membership allows for up to three classes per week, and no previous martial arts experience is required. The site says students are not fighting other children and practice at their own pace without getting injured.

Programs

• Little Warriors — 4-6 years
• Junior Warriors — 7-9 years
• Pre-teen Warriors — 10-12 years
• Teen Warriors — 13-17 years

At a glance

• Ages: 4–17 years old
• Facility hours: Monday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM; Tuesday 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM; Wednesday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM; Thursday 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM; Friday Closed; Saturday 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM; Sunday Closed

About the provider

The owner of Warrior Institute of Chicago is Oren Headen, and the site also names Chief instructor Oren E. Headen. The site says the instructors are all certified black belts and are qualified and licensed to teach martial arts. Its stated focus is personal development through martial arts, with an emphasis on confidence, discipline, focus, self-control, respect, and leadership.

The site says no previous martial arts experience is required. It says month-to-month memberships are offered, as well as savings on longer plans, and membership allows for up to three classes per week. It says students are not fighting other children and that instructors take care to make sure everyone practices at their own pace without getting injured.

What families say

“The instructors teach respect and discipline, but still make sure the kids have fun.” — Chicago

“My son has been at the school since he was 4 years old, Rowan has competed in sparring, forms and weapons over that time and now has over thirty 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies.” — Chicago

“This institute will reinforce discipline, and teach coordination and proper martial art form. My son enjoys being in the little warriors class. Moreover, this school has built his self confidence.” — Andrea Browning Chicago

Last updated November 8, 2026.