American Tiger Karate Academy

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I have two boys joined this Dojo since April 2003 and one daughter joined on September 2004. We love this place. Sensei Pat is definitely good Sensei, she really wants to teach children. Her first priority is teaching to them not getting good business from people. When Higher Black Belt Sensei comes to our Dojo, said to students “ you are certainly earned your belt”. Because I know many other places just sell the belt. I am very proud of my children stay and learn from Sensei Pat even they feel training is hard because they know she cares and also knows about importance of characters.

American Tiger Karate Academy is the best thing that has happened to my son. He has been studying under Sensei Pat for over 6 years. She has taught him the meaning of respect and discipline. I would highly recommend this Dojo,to anyone who would like to train in the art of Shotikan Karate.

My very shy daughter began training at ATKA while in kindergarten in 2004. She is now a confident, outgoing 10 year old. The atmostphere here is engaging and the children are taught how to apply what they learn to everyday life. In addition to self defense, they learn self motivation, self respect, and accountability. Sensei Pat and the other instructors get to know the students and develop a relationship built on trust. It's amazing to watch how quickly the children advance under their teaching.

I started going to ATKA when they added Brazilian Jiujitsu under Sensei Pedro Vianna and I could not be happier. In just a few months I have gained a new level of confidence and motivation that I was certainly lacking. I do not take any of the Karate classes but I have been around the dojo enough to see how much Sensei Pat and Sempei Amy truly care about the students and push them to be better students and better people. I would definitely recommend ATKA to anyone who is interested in learning more about martial arts.

My son, Kevin, has been attending ATKA for one year and loves it. Sempai Amy is a really great instructor who takes time for each of her students. I would recommend this dojo to anyone. It teaches, not only the students, but the parents about dedication, respect, and discipline for one another.

This place is absolutely wonderful. I have 2 children that have attended this academy for 3 years thus far. Besides learning self defense, children are taught confidence, discipline, and determination. They have made friends here and consider members of the dojo as another family. I would highly recommend.

Sensei Pat and her instructors all work hard to make the dojo a fun learning experience. Both children and adults learn traditional styles such as Shotokan, Aikido, Brazilian

Jiu-Jitsu, Kobudo, and Yoga. Cardio and Plyometric classes are also offered. Daily Herald readers choose American Tiger Karate Academy "Best Chicagoland Martial Arts Studio 2009" This is a highly recommended Dojo. :)

I have been associated with this Dojo for over ten years. The students and the families of the students have learned important life skills and discipline from the different classes this school offers. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to learn how to protect themselves and be part of a team.