Victory Martial Arts Academy

Victory Martial Arts Naperville, 1003 W. Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60565

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About

Victory Martial Arts Academy offers kids martial arts classes that include Mixed Martial Arts, Kids Karate, grappling, and Jiu Jitsu. The program also includes Muay Thai – Kickboxing classes, general kickboxing, self defense classes, and Cross MMA Fitness bootcamp and Martial Arts Fitness Bootcamps. A 14 Day Free Trial is available through a Free 2 Week Beginners Trial Course, a No Risk FREE 14 Day Martial Arts Class Trial, and a 14 Day No Risk Beginners Martial Arts Trial Program.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 14 Day Free Trial

For the past 25 plus years, Dion Riccardo, his family, partners, instructors, and students have built Victory Martial Arts Academies. The stated focus at Victory Martial Arts Academy is on fun and confidence while getting in shape or learning to defend yourself. All of the instructors have gone through intensive training, and every instructor is fully trained in teaching a safe but energetic class. The leadership team includes founder Dion Riccardo and managers Anthony Buoniconti, Danny Somers, Jordan Crider, Adam Grisko, Noah Gutierrez, and Alex Krotiak at various Victory Martial Arts locations.

The curriculum at Victory Martial Arts Academy is described as years in the making and is regularly updated with the latest training methods. The gyms are described as orderly and clean, with clean mats, clean restrooms, and polished equipment, and the walls are filled with inspirational quotes. The program includes instructor mat chats and selects a student of the month to feature on its Facebook fan page. The academy states that it does not use unreasonable long term contracts and memberships.

Testimonials mention experiences such as feeling that “Victory is my second home,” training in the Women’s Bootcamp, trying out for the competition team, and training at the Oswego location. One testimonial thanks instructors Danny and Brian for teaching Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday classes. The academy also notes community involvement by thanking backyardgames.com for supplying corn hole boards for kids game time.

Last updated January 10, 2026.

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