Chicago Martial Arts
Chicago Martial Arts, 151 S Pfingsten Rd, Suite H, Deerfield, IL 60015
About
Chicago Martial Arts offers martial arts lessons that include Little Ninjas, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness, and self-defense. Every class is personally taught by Grandmaster William Han Lee, who has more than 30 years of teaching experience, decades of martial arts training, military service, and teaching experience. The program is independently operated and led by its founder, Grandmaster William Han Lee.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday, including evening classes and weekend morning classes
• Price: Web Special: FREE CHILD EVALUATION | New students only · Deerfield location
Little Ninjas is for young children ages 4–7 and introduces structure, respect, and confidence through fun, age-appropriate martial arts lessons that build strong habits from the very beginning. The Taekwondo program includes options for children, teens, and adults. Chicago Martial Arts offers an Anti-Bullying System with confidence-based tools taught in every kids and teen class, structured drills and positive reinforcement described as ADHD-friendly, a belt mastery path with milestone goals, and a family culture where parents are partners and tools are sent home to reinforce skills. No experience is needed and there is no long-term commitment, and a free child evaluation is available for children ages 4–7 to ensure they are ready for class.
Chicago Martial Arts was founded in 1999 by Grandmaster William Han Lee after decades of martial arts training, military service, and teaching experience. It has served Deerfield and the surrounding North Shore communities for over 25 years and states that every program is designed to build confident leaders, not just martial artists. The mission states that the school was built on the belief that confidence, discipline, and grit are earned through consistent effort, and that every class is dedicated to helping students become stronger in character as well as in skill, in a safe, caring, and educational environment that reinforces good habits taught at home.
The leadership team includes William Han Lee as Founder and Head Instructor (Grandmaster) and John Troy Hanson as Instructor. Chicago Martial Arts notes that families throughout Deerfield and surrounding communities such as Northbrook, Glenview, Highland Park, Glencoe, Northfield, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, and Winnetka have trusted its Grandmaster-led instruction. The program reports 2,631+ five-star reviews, a 5.0 rating on Google and Facebook with 100% Google recommendation, and states that 259,483+ students have achieved their goals.
Parent testimonials describe children gaining solid fitness, perseverance, confidence, and respectful manners, and praise Master Lee as deeply knowledgeable about Taekwondo and understanding kids. Parents of Little Ninjas students describe classes as fun while still correcting behavior, and note that their children are excited to attend and come out of class smiling. One parent of a 5-year-old mentions almost a year of attendance and describes a culture that balances discipline and fun, with visible growth in the child’s confidence.
Last updated July 30, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday, including evening classes and weekend morning classes
• Price: Web Special: FREE CHILD EVALUATION | New students only · Deerfield location
Little Ninjas is for young children ages 4–7 and introduces structure, respect, and confidence through fun, age-appropriate martial arts lessons that build strong habits from the very beginning. The Taekwondo program includes options for children, teens, and adults. Chicago Martial Arts offers an Anti-Bullying System with confidence-based tools taught in every kids and teen class, structured drills and positive reinforcement described as ADHD-friendly, a belt mastery path with milestone goals, and a family culture where parents are partners and tools are sent home to reinforce skills. No experience is needed and there is no long-term commitment, and a free child evaluation is available for children ages 4–7 to ensure they are ready for class.
Chicago Martial Arts was founded in 1999 by Grandmaster William Han Lee after decades of martial arts training, military service, and teaching experience. It has served Deerfield and the surrounding North Shore communities for over 25 years and states that every program is designed to build confident leaders, not just martial artists. The mission states that the school was built on the belief that confidence, discipline, and grit are earned through consistent effort, and that every class is dedicated to helping students become stronger in character as well as in skill, in a safe, caring, and educational environment that reinforces good habits taught at home.
The leadership team includes William Han Lee as Founder and Head Instructor (Grandmaster) and John Troy Hanson as Instructor. Chicago Martial Arts notes that families throughout Deerfield and surrounding communities such as Northbrook, Glenview, Highland Park, Glencoe, Northfield, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, and Winnetka have trusted its Grandmaster-led instruction. The program reports 2,631+ five-star reviews, a 5.0 rating on Google and Facebook with 100% Google recommendation, and states that 259,483+ students have achieved their goals.
Parent testimonials describe children gaining solid fitness, perseverance, confidence, and respectful manners, and praise Master Lee as deeply knowledgeable about Taekwondo and understanding kids. Parents of Little Ninjas students describe classes as fun while still correcting behavior, and note that their children are excited to attend and come out of class smiling. One parent of a 5-year-old mentions almost a year of attendance and describes a culture that balances discipline and fun, with visible growth in the child’s confidence.
Last updated July 30, 2026.
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