See what people all over the Metropolitan Chicago area are saying about Just For Kicks – The Martial Arts University

Great students! seen them many times at events.
Keep up the good work!
—Ben Pedrick, Star Martial Arts Studio

This program has added to the hope and dreams of success for our son!
“My son Joshua struggles with depression. My husband and I knew that in order to preserve a healthy mental state, we had to invest in something that would contribute to Joshua’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. My husband sought out “Just For Kicks.” Upon meeting the instructor (John Venson), my husband and I were blown away and elated to learn that our morals and values were aligned with the mission and vision of “Just For Kicks.” John Venson and his team teach the “whole child.” The techniques and skills that Joshua is now acquiring through this program is feeding not only his physical abilities, but his intellectual and social emotional abilities as well. Every technique that he is learning in class, gives him an immediate “return on investment” and he is able to apply it in real life situations and settings. This program has added to the hope and dreams of success for our son. Just for Kicks is providing a safe place for Joshua to identify and accept his limitations, and to seize failure as an opportunity to grow!
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—Maurice and Kim Gray

Martial arts at Just For Kicks provides a sense of confidence that is the key component in self protecting!
“Studying martial arts at Just For Kicks has become the center of our existence for our family. It provides a disciplined system which promotes a regular health regimen that stimulates us mentally, emotionally, and physically.  It also grants us a stage for family bonding and achievement.  To top it all off, martial arts at Just For Kicks provides a sense of confidence that is the key component in self protecting.  Martial arts is not something we do, but who we are.  We love it here!”
—Chenelle Carnes (Mother of Alexis & Alaya)

For them all it has been more than about self defense
“My children attended this School and now my grandson. For them all it has been more than about self defense, it has build confidence and given them the skills for public speaking. Most of all it has reinforce what our house holds believe and is the importance of team work, education, respect, and church.”
—Richard Newton

I’m really glad that my Mom brought me to Just For Kicks!
“I like everything that we learn here.  I like that I can protect myself against bullies.  I have lots of new friends.  Sensei teaches us how to get better grades in school.  I’m only a yellow belt, but I’m going all the way to Black Belt.  I’m really glad that my Mom brought me to Just For Kicks.”
—Angelina Martinez