Sky Centers Martial Arts and Fitness

Small child is an orange belt now.
Small child wants to be a ninja.
Sky Centers is great.
They have a rap: improve yourself, be a good person, do well in school, be active in your community and believe in yourself and always do your best.
I buy into the rap, how could you not, what could possibly not be beneficial for your child, or for that matter you, to belong to an organization with these beliefs.
Also, they practice what they preach.
Positive reinforcement for everyone.

My oldest child, who has ADHD among a few other things, has been at Sky Centers for 4 years. He has been on the honor roll each semester since joining! Definitely happy with their focus on school for the kids. Master Sky and all the instructors work with him. He’s always smiling when he’s there.
On a personal note? I attend classes, both «normal» with people and adult classes in the evening. Sky Centers has helped me with a weight loss of over 130lbs this far! And strength/​conditioning are amazing to me.
I’ve recommended Sky Centers to a family who had a child with Autism, and they work so well with him, and the parents thank me every time I see them!
The instructors are attentive to the children. Adults work at their pace, but if I need some help they are always happy to help.
Overall, the positive, family type atmosphere from Sky Centers is great. I’ve made some great friends there, both younger and older, have never felt embarrassed about myself, and recommend this dojo to anyone.
Thank you for providing a safe, friendly, family atmosphere in Lombard, Master Sky!

I’ve been a student for roughly a year and a half now and in comparison to the other dojos I’ve studied, this is one of the better ones. I would heartily recommend Sky Centers to adults and children alike.
Master Sky’s passion towards teaching martial arts is incredibly evident, and radiates throughout the staff he employs (none of which are teenagers, I couldn’t tell you what the other reviews are saying). That shot of positive energy from the the staff and fellow students is one of the bigger reasons why I keep coming back. It’s a very warm, supportive environment where I’ve never felt embarrassed when I can’t keep up with the higher belt levels.
Sky Centers is also very active in the community, promoting strong anti-​bullying and pro self-​esteem values for the kids. Parents are encouraged to stay and help out, and even join in on the classes. Weekend events, pool parties and parades are aplenty.
As for the instruction itself, I’ve been satisfied. The staff do take the effort to get to know you well, both your strengths and weaknesses. Sensei Sky and Ty particularly have a great affinity for teaching in a clear and concise manner (speaking as an educator myself!). If you’re not feeling challenged enough, they do offer a variety of other classes to grow your skill level such as Black Belt Club and Masters Club. The staff is always willing to assist on private lessons as well.
As with any dojo, you share class time with a variety of other students. I can’t speak for the kid’s classes (although they do seem have their hands full!), but I’ve never felt neglected during the adult class. When I’m clearly not understanding a technique, someone works with me until I make progress. When I’m practicing fine on my own, they recommend small adjustments here and there. All staff members are always willing to help out after class, or during open workouts on the weekends.
Classes can get a little pricey for adults, but they are very upfront honest and never try and nickel and dime you. They’re also very family friendly. I like that, others may want something a little more intense that demands more out of you. You get what you put in, and when you want to push your limits even more they have the resources to help.
Wonderful small business in the Lombard town. I’d check it out.

We tried lessons here for our 8 year old son. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the facility was nice. Unfortunately, the classes were too busy for students to get the individual attention that we desired. I hope they get the balance right because they have a good product.