KARATE

A Japanese martial art that focuses on self-defense through disciplined training of striking techniques such as punches, kicks, knee strikes, and open-hand techniques, often combined with blocks and evasive movements. It emphasizes physical skill, mental focus, and respect.

Sensei Angelina and Sensei Gabriella in martial arts uniforms practicing a kick against each other at Shidokan USA Chicago dojo.

Muay Thai Kickboxing

A striking-based martial art and combat sport that combines punches, kicks, and footwork, drawing from karate and boxing. It emphasizes speed, power, and conditioning while building self-defense skills and fitness.

Two male fighters in a mixed martial arts match, one delivering a high kick to the other's head in a fighting ring at a smoker event in Shidokan USA Chicago

Mixed martial arts

(Submission grappling)

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines—such as boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, and Muay Thai—allowing both striking and grappling in competition.

A muscular man with short hair, flexing his biceps and wearing black boxing gloves, a necklace, and black shorts with the logo "Fighter" on the waistband, against a black background at Shidokan USA Chicago

Women’s Self Defense

The practice of using techniques and strategies to protect oneself from physical harm, focusing on awareness, avoidance, and practical defensive skills to stay safe in real-life situations.

Two women wearing boxing gloves and athletic gear, standing in a boxing stance at Shidokan USA Chicago .

Shido-kids

Our youth martial arts program designed to help children build confidence, discipline, and focus while learning the fundamentals of Shidokan karate, kickboxing, and self-defense. Through age-appropriate training, kids develop coordination, respect, and resilience—all in a fun and supportive environment.

Two students of the shido-kids program in white gis demonstrating a technique at Shidokan USA Chicago , with one holding a bottle and the other with a extended arm.