South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts
South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts, 959 N. LaFox, South Elgin, IL 60177
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South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts offers training in Bujutsu, Judo, Tai Chi, Boxing, Hapkido, Muay Thai / Kickboxing, Isshin Ryu Karate, Wing Chun, self-defense, personal fitness training, and boot camp classes. The program includes traditional and modern training programs with youth, adult, and family classes available, and new and experienced students are equally welcome in all classes. All regular programs offer a free class before signing up, and participants can try any of the regular classes for free.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Sunday, with weekday and weekend daytime and evening hours.
The flagship Bujutsu (“Martial Way”) program is a dynamic style that was established in the 1960s and is described as a distinct blend of contributions from modern and traditional disciplines. South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts is described as a unique facility with multiple skilled instructors and a greater diversity of disciplines than other dojos, and it brings true martial arts to the community while offering traditional and modern training programs to students of all ages. The mission of South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts states that practicing martial arts provides a productive venue for students of all ages to build excellent character and self-esteem while learning an art that teaches respect, responsibility, discipline, and self-control.
South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts has been recognized in the Kane County Reader’s Choice awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025 as one of the best martial arts schools in Kane County. The leadership team includes Thomas O’Shaughnessy, who advises students in a testimonial to practice frequently, return to the basics, and continue to build on the foundation and beginning movements taught in training so that techniques become better, stronger, and more natural over time. In addition to South Elgin, students from many Fox Valley communities, including Elgin, Bartlett, St. Charles, Geneva, Pingree Grove, Huntley, Streamwood, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Sleepy Hollow, Schaumburg, Wayne, Plato Center, Batavia, Hampshire, Dundee, Gilberts, Hanover Park, West Chicago, Carpentersville, Wasco, and Campton Hills, train with South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Sunday, with weekday and weekend daytime and evening hours.
The flagship Bujutsu (“Martial Way”) program is a dynamic style that was established in the 1960s and is described as a distinct blend of contributions from modern and traditional disciplines. South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts is described as a unique facility with multiple skilled instructors and a greater diversity of disciplines than other dojos, and it brings true martial arts to the community while offering traditional and modern training programs to students of all ages. The mission of South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts states that practicing martial arts provides a productive venue for students of all ages to build excellent character and self-esteem while learning an art that teaches respect, responsibility, discipline, and self-control.
South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts has been recognized in the Kane County Reader’s Choice awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025 as one of the best martial arts schools in Kane County. The leadership team includes Thomas O’Shaughnessy, who advises students in a testimonial to practice frequently, return to the basics, and continue to build on the foundation and beginning movements taught in training so that techniques become better, stronger, and more natural over time. In addition to South Elgin, students from many Fox Valley communities, including Elgin, Bartlett, St. Charles, Geneva, Pingree Grove, Huntley, Streamwood, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Sleepy Hollow, Schaumburg, Wayne, Plato Center, Batavia, Hampshire, Dundee, Gilberts, Hanover Park, West Chicago, Carpentersville, Wasco, and Campton Hills, train with South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
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