TM Martial Arts Academy
TM Martial Arts Academy, 3480 Caton Farm Rd., Joliet, IL 60431
About
TM Martial Arts Academy offers Karate for Kids, Tae Kwon Do, Combat Hapkido, Kickboxing, Adult Martial Arts, Reality Based Self-Defense, and self-defense programs and seminars. The program includes specialized programs that accommodate children, teenagers, adults, and those with special needs, with programs customized to suit individuals of different ages, skill levels, and physical abilities.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM, and on Saturday between 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
TM Martial Arts Academy states that it is committed to unlocking the full potential of every individual through the transformative power of martial arts and focuses on teaching character development, self-defense skills, and developing strong leadership skills, including among the youngest students. As part of enrollment, students receive a free ninja party for their birthday. First-time VIP visitors can access an exclusive white paper titled “A Child's Character In The Community” and an e-book titled “7 Sure Ways To Build Strong And Successful Children,” both authored by Timothy S. Harrison. The academy also offers a special promotion of 2 weeks free.
Grandmaster Timothy S. Harrison is the instructor and owner, and the program director is Vanessa Scahill. Grandmaster Harrison holds an 8th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 7th-degree black belt in Combat Hapkido, a 1st-degree black belt in the Joe Lewis Fighting System, and a 1st-degree black belt in Superfoot Fighting Systems. He is a certified instructor with the International Police Defensive Tactics Institute, the Military Combatives Association, and C.O.B.R.A self-defense, and is certified by the International Combat Hapkido Federation in Ground Survival, Anatomical Targeting Strategies, and Tactical Jeet Kune Do Principles by Grandmaster Joe Lewis. Grandmaster Harrison began studying martial arts in 1972 and opened TM Martial Arts Academy on February 3, 2003.
TM Martial Arts has been awarded the Go2 Karate Distinction Award for Plainfield-Joliet. Grandmaster Harrison has been inducted into the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2007 and 2011, received the Budo International Magazine Outstanding Achievement Award, was named Combat Hapkido 2006 Hapkido Instructor of the Year by the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and was recognized as Master of the Year Combat Hapkido 2019 by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. He received the American Martial Arts Alliance Who's Who Legends Award in 2020 and 2022, the International Combat Hapkido Federation Founder's Hall of Honors Award in 2022, and was inducted into the International Spartan Hall of Warriors Society in 2024. TM Martial Arts has been recognized for its dedication to community enrichment and welcomes families and students from Plainfield, Minooka, Crest Hill, Braidwood, and surrounding areas.
One student, age 11, reports that TM Martial Arts has helped her speak up to others and that the Instructor Training Program has made her want to help other kids reach their goals. A parent of an 8-year-old notes improvement in behavior, focus, and confidence and mentions that many staff members were or are students of the school themselves, starting from young ages and now teaching younger students. Another parent of an eight-year-old son reports increases in speed, reflexes, and balance. An adult student describes losing weight over a year and a half of martial arts training after working a desk job for eighteen years. A 15-year-old student reports improvements in mental health, increased confidence, and gaining experience teaching and speaking in front of others. For the first class, participants are instructed to wear something comfortable, bring water, and ensure that all minors are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Last updated May 28, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM, and on Saturday between 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
TM Martial Arts Academy states that it is committed to unlocking the full potential of every individual through the transformative power of martial arts and focuses on teaching character development, self-defense skills, and developing strong leadership skills, including among the youngest students. As part of enrollment, students receive a free ninja party for their birthday. First-time VIP visitors can access an exclusive white paper titled “A Child's Character In The Community” and an e-book titled “7 Sure Ways To Build Strong And Successful Children,” both authored by Timothy S. Harrison. The academy also offers a special promotion of 2 weeks free.
Grandmaster Timothy S. Harrison is the instructor and owner, and the program director is Vanessa Scahill. Grandmaster Harrison holds an 8th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 7th-degree black belt in Combat Hapkido, a 1st-degree black belt in the Joe Lewis Fighting System, and a 1st-degree black belt in Superfoot Fighting Systems. He is a certified instructor with the International Police Defensive Tactics Institute, the Military Combatives Association, and C.O.B.R.A self-defense, and is certified by the International Combat Hapkido Federation in Ground Survival, Anatomical Targeting Strategies, and Tactical Jeet Kune Do Principles by Grandmaster Joe Lewis. Grandmaster Harrison began studying martial arts in 1972 and opened TM Martial Arts Academy on February 3, 2003.
TM Martial Arts has been awarded the Go2 Karate Distinction Award for Plainfield-Joliet. Grandmaster Harrison has been inducted into the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2007 and 2011, received the Budo International Magazine Outstanding Achievement Award, was named Combat Hapkido 2006 Hapkido Instructor of the Year by the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and was recognized as Master of the Year Combat Hapkido 2019 by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. He received the American Martial Arts Alliance Who's Who Legends Award in 2020 and 2022, the International Combat Hapkido Federation Founder's Hall of Honors Award in 2022, and was inducted into the International Spartan Hall of Warriors Society in 2024. TM Martial Arts has been recognized for its dedication to community enrichment and welcomes families and students from Plainfield, Minooka, Crest Hill, Braidwood, and surrounding areas.
One student, age 11, reports that TM Martial Arts has helped her speak up to others and that the Instructor Training Program has made her want to help other kids reach their goals. A parent of an 8-year-old notes improvement in behavior, focus, and confidence and mentions that many staff members were or are students of the school themselves, starting from young ages and now teaching younger students. Another parent of an eight-year-old son reports increases in speed, reflexes, and balance. An adult student describes losing weight over a year and a half of martial arts training after working a desk job for eighteen years. A 15-year-old student reports improvements in mental health, increased confidence, and gaining experience teaching and speaking in front of others. For the first class, participants are instructed to wear something comfortable, bring water, and ensure that all minors are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Last updated May 28, 2026.
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