Awesome place & program! Great for confidence building including as an adult.

We recently enrolled our son in Kicks Karate at the Urbana location, and could not be happier! The manager, Lee, went above and beyond to make sure James had a very positive start! He was also very helpful in providing information about enrollment options and class offerings. James is thoroughly enjoying the classes and we are very pleased with all the instructors we have worked with so far! We highly recommend Kicks Karate, you will not be disappointed!

We are very grateful for the karate classes our girls have been taking in Kicks Karate Urbana and very thankful to Mr. Lee for the wonderful belt-testing experience.Mr. Adam is an outstanding instructor. He continually keeps the children interested and excited about learning in a very positive, fun and enthusiastic way. He has the great ability to bring out the best in children.Mr. Brendan is incredible, encouraging, patient and caring with the children.We are very thankful to Mr. Nicholas for making the girls believe that they get super strength when they are in his team. Mr. Ving’s special high five has become a routine in our daily life.We really appreciate all your hard work!

My daughter and I have been taking kickboxing class for the past few months and we love it! If you are looking for a great workout and a very supportive instructor, Lee and Kicks Karate are perfect for you! Highly recommend!

We love our Kicks Karate! It teaches discipline, respect, self-control and helps kids to stay active and healthy. Instructors are great! I highly recommend their kickboxing classes for adults as well!

Each of our kids gets the encouragement and attention needed to excel at this sport. We love the instructors and they always make classes fun and productive. The times and location are convenient.

All three of my children have been involved in the Kicks program and it’s been a wonderful experience! My 11 year old started at 3 and is now a first degree black belt. He works hard and really loves all of the instructional staff like they were family. Even when we moved much closer to another Kicks location he said he would rather commit more time to driving each week and stick with the Urbana location. Mr Lee and his crew even stepped up when my son was desperately in need of good male role models in his life to make sure that he wasn’t just getting karate instruction but that he was also being given the personal encouragement and mentorship he needed.My daughter attended for several years and has since moved onto gymnastics. The team still goes out of their way to make sure she enjoys herself and feels welcome when she is waiting for her brothers.My youngest son is 8 and has also been attending since he was 3. Last year he stopped because he had zero confidence in himself despite really enjoying the classes. Earlier this year Mr Lee made a deal with him to come back with extra help and even has made an adorable personal bet with him to encourage him!!! Talk about motivating! My son has gone from constantly saying “I can’t” about everything to suddenly being more confident not just at karate but also at school.I can’t ask for a better experience! Highly recommend, Mr Lee and his staff at the Urbana Kicks!

Kicks Karate Urbana is FANTASTIC!!! My son has been taking classes there for the past year and a half and not only does he love it, but so do my husband and I! Every single person that works there is kind, friendly, and truly passionate about working with children and the art that they are teaching. Before joining Kicks Karate Urbana, we had tried soccer, swimming, etc. and nothing just seemed to fit for both my sons interests and also what we as parents expected from an extracurricular activity and its instructors. From the very first moment that we met with Mr. Lee in our preview class we knew that this place was different. Our sons very first class didnt disappoint and a year and a half later we are still just as pleased (if not more!) than on day 1. The lessons that the children learn are more than just karate skills, they are true life lessons that they can carry with them into their day to day routines. Each instructor at Kicks Karate Urbana makes us feel special and we all look forward to when its karate class, a belt test, or tournament time. Thank you Kicks Karate Urbana...you are a large part of our lives and we are very grateful for all youve done and continue to do for our son!!

This location has an amazing group of instructors that work well with the students. The classes are well-organized. The lessons are both engaging and challenging. My sons confidence as well as his interpersonal and martial arts skills have increased dramatically!

My kids love Kicks Karate Urbana! Mr. Lee and his team are an excellent group of partial artists as well as wonderful leaders for the kids. Children learn discipline, focus, and first time listening skills while having fun!

I cannot praise this place more. The Urbana location is great. The staff is energetic and keep the kids on their toes with new Technics every class. Mister Lee is a fantastic manager. My son is always looking forward to his classes. I absolutely love what they teach and the manner they do it. Respect. Self discipline. Bring out the best of yourself to help others is mentionned everyday. Its wonderful.

The staff is really friendly. The concept is nice but they really don’t hold the kids accountable. My kid has taken karate in another location who actually taught discipline and held them accountable for things like not being in proper uniform. This place is a joke. They care about the next dollar.Your typical chain organization. Corporate is rude and not comforting at all. Contract ended still charged for another month because I forgot to sign a document. Aren’t giving me a refund so a waste of $134.00. Very disappointing....not recommended at all. Their true colors show when you don’t want to stay!

I love the kickboxing program at Kicks Karate in Urbana!! I go at least 5 times a week and get a fantastic cardio and non-cardio workout each time! As a mom, I also appreciate the kindness of the staff at Kicks, especially Lee. Without any hesitation, Lee recently let my daughter use his office for a nebulizer treatment when we had no power for hours in Monrovia. He also generously donated a Kicks Karate birthday voucher to my daughters school for its Spring Carnival this year. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND Kicks Karate to anyone looking for a healthy and fun kickboxing experience!! :)

I’ve always loved our concept of “ edutainment “ for the kids on this journey to black belt. We provide a great fun, energetic atmosphere to learn the beauty of traditional martial arts and gain the NEVER GIVE UP attitude.

Everything you are looking for for your kids. They teach respect and self control along side of karate. Money well spent.Amazing !

I love Urbana Kicks Karate! The instructors are welcoming, professional, and encouraging. My kids have enjoyed attending their classes for years now and after seeing how much fun they have, I knew I needed to join myself! I look forward to my weekly sessions!

I was a member of Kicks Karate since I was 4 years old and ended up receiving my black belt at 11 years old. I returned to karate at the Urbana location and have considered it my second home for a while. The management of the Urbana location is wonderful. They treated me like family and I grew as a person learning the ways of the real world. The team is extremely versatile and can gear their classes towards all types of kids. They do their best to accommodate parents, kids, adults without kids, and teenagers. I will always recommend this location to others who are interested in enrolling their children, or adults who want a way to get fit and learn to protect themselves. Great job everybody!

All the instructors are terrific. My son has been in karate for over 11 years and still enjoys it. Teaches not only karate skills but life skiils such as self discipline, perseverence, and focus. Very safe and highly recommend for all ages.

2nd son to participate with classes. They both loved it, helps with focusing, self control and discipline. They get in shape and all of this builds their self esteem. Happy kids makes life easy!

Kickboxing is the hardest cardio Ive ever done & I cant get enough! Kicks Karate instructors make it fun and worth the sweat!

Our family enjoys our time at Kicks! We have a little ninja who enjoys his classes and practices what he is taught there at home all the time. He likes all if his instructors very much, and never gets bored because each one teaches the same things, but with their own personalities added in. Like with most anything, the more involvement and encouragement we share with little humans at home, the more they put into what they enjoy when they are in class. The instructors at Kicks, especially Mr. Sheldon and Master Lee, reinforce family values as a part of their training. Families who stay to watch classes become engaged in the classes as we cheer the kids on when they learn something new, complete a difficult combination of moves, or perform a great block and get an instructor out during a well earned game of dodgeball at the end of class.Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverence and Self Control. All great attributes to intill in children!

Over crowded and I wish instructors correct the postures of kids during class rather than overlooking!Also, in 30 mins class, easily 5mins are spent on some ball game, which I am not sure how it is related to karate!

Very fun and positive atmosphere with top notch instructors!

Great environment with lots of energy. We love Mr. Lee and Mr. Lundon.

My family, all four of us, have been students/members of Kicks Karate for over 8 years. My husband and I kickbox, my two sons have worked their way up to degreed black belts, and my oldest is also an instructor. This business/system has done AMAZING things for ALL of us. Headed by their awesome manager, Lee, we have all gained self-confidence, a healthy lifestyle, and a wonderful sense of community.Lee listens to his students and makes adjustments as necessary. He fosters a nurturing and caring environment while still teaching the values of respect, discipline, and persistence.When my son wanted to go to the Kicks Karate sleep-away camp, Lee gave me his cell number so I could text and make sure my son was okay. Through several injuries, Lee has provided ways to adapt the class so I could continue working out. When we miss class, he calls to see where we are. Additionally, many times, over the years, Lee has asked for feedback about classes and instructors and then acted on it.Kicks Karate Urbana cares about their students and the community. I HIGHLY recommend Kicks Karate Urbana...they care about you and want you to succeed, regardless of your age or experience. Lee takes his students´ challenges and successes personally. You will not find that anywhere else...not to this degree. Trust me!

We just came back from the Friendship Tournament where all 12 Kicks Schools competed and the Urbana school represented very well. Congrats to Master Lee, Mister London and all the coaches for a job well done!

Great classes run by incredible instructors!

If you are even half on the fence about your kid joining a karate program, dont do it here. The management is very geared toward policies and not flexible if your child looses interest. Instruction is okay, but management not family friendly. KK kept charging us after our child lost interest which was apparent as our child had not been in their facility for 6 months. They would not refund our money after our contract ended and we went month to month. Very poorly handled. We felt very taken advantage of and they had no mind to even care.