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MBD Martial Arts Academy Get Fit! Get Fearless! Get home Safe! Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults!
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Muay Thai Karate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fitness Kickboxing Krav Maga Modern Arnis Friendly Welcoming Empowering 5000sq ft training facility located in Downtown Des Plaines, IL ** Please call to schedule your first class & reserve your spot! ******

Class Schedule - Kids

Little Dragons (ages 4-6)
Mon - Fri 5:00pm / Sat 11:00am

Youth Martial Arts (ages 7 - 12)
Mon 4:00pm
Tues 5:00pm & 6:00pm
Wed 5:00pm
Thurs 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Fri 4:00pm
Sat 10:00am, 11:00am & 12:00pm

Youth Sparring
Tues & Thurs 6:00pm

Youth Martial Arts Intermediate
Wed & Fri 6:00pm

Youth Martial Arts Advanced
Wed & Fri 6:00pm

Teen Martial Arts ages 13&up
Mon-Fri 7:00pm & Sat 1:00 pm

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Class Schedule - Adults

Fitness Kickboxing
Mon 6:00pm / Wed & Fri 7:00pm / Sat 7:00am

Krav Maga / Muay Thai
Mon & Thurs 7:00pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Tues 7:00pm
Sat 2:00pm

10/19/2026

Please be aware there is an issue near the tracks affecting traffic. Be safe on your way to classes today and don't worry if you are running late.

💥🗺️ THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY ON, DES PLAINES! 🗺️💥I had a chance to stop by many of the businesses on the Scavenger Hunt Ma...
10/19/2026

💥🗺️ THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY ON, DES PLAINES! 🗺️💥

I had a chance to stop by many of the businesses on the Scavenger Hunt Map and they are ALL SUPER EXCITED to see you!

Print this map or stop into any of the businesses along the route and grab a map & get it stamped.

💥🗺️ THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY ON, DES PLAINES! Check out our official Halloween Scavenger Hunt Map! 🗺️💥We are so excited to...
10/18/2026

💥🗺️ THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY ON, DES PLAINES! Check out our official Halloween Scavenger Hunt Map! 🗺️💥

We are so excited to launch the first-ever Des Plaines Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Starting Monday, October 19th through Friday, October 23rd, your little monsters can take this map and go on a town-wide treasure hunt! 🕵️‍♂️🎃

✨ How to Play:
1️⃣ Visit the Stops: Take your kids to the awesome local businesses shown on this map anytime during the week.
2️⃣ Get a Treat: The merchants will be ready with a fun candy treat, coupon, or surprise for the kids! 🍬🍫
3️⃣ Get Your Stamp: Make sure the business stamps or signs your map before you leave! ✍️
🎁 Turn It In For Big Prizes!

Bring your completed map to the Downtown Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 AM.

Turn it in at the MBD Martial Arts Academy kickoff spot, and your child will be automatically entered into our Grand Finale Raffle drawing at the end of the parade! We have some incredible prizes donated by our amazing local shops! 🏆🎉

Save this image to your phone, print it out, and let's get ready for a week full of spooky fun and local treats! 🧡🖤

🚀 Week #5 of our 8-week Confidence SKILLZ program kicks off this Monday, and our focus turns to SOCIABILITY! 🚀Sociabili...
10/18/2026

🚀 Week #5 of our 8-week Confidence SKILLZ program kicks off this Monday, and our focus turns to SOCIABILITY! 🚀
Sociability is the powerful ability to build strong friendships, practice active listening, and treat everyone around us with kindness and respect. Developing great social skills is a massive confidence booster on and off the mats! 🤝❤️
To help our students practice these social superpowers, we have specific Sociability Homework Challenges for each age group this week.

Confidence SKILLZ – WEEK #5 SOCIABILITY – HOMEWORK CHALLENGE

💬 Week #5 of our Confidence SKILLZ program focuses on SOCIABILITY 💡

Sociability is the powerful ability to build strong friendships, practice active listening, and treat everyone around us with kindness and respect. Developing great social skills is a massive confidence booster on and off the mats! 🤝❤️

Here are the age-specific homework challenges to help your martial artist practice being an expert problem-solver this week:

🤝 MINI Dragons & LITTLE Dragons The "Super Friend" Kindness Mission

• The Challenge: Sociability starts with sharing and treating others with respect. Your child's mission this week is to do one intentional act of kindness for a friend, classmate, or sibling.
• The Goal: They can share a favorite toy without being asked, help someone clean up, or give a sincere compliment (like, "I like your drawing!").
• To Earn Credit: Parents, write down who your child helped and what kind thing they did. Have your child bring the note to show a Black Belt Instructor!
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🗣️YOUTH Martial Arts Ages 7–11: The "New Connection" Interview
• The Challenge: Building friendships means learning about other people! This week, your child must talk to someone they don't know very well yet (a new student at school, a neighbor, or a classmate they usually don't sit with).
• The Goal: Have your child ask that person two simple questions: "What is your favorite hobby?" and "What is your favorite food?"
• To Earn Credit: Have them write down the person's name and their answers on an index card, then hand it to a Black Belt Instructor!
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📱 Teens (Ages 12–15): The "Ditch the Screen" Social Challenge
• The Challenge: True sociability requires eye contact and active listening—things that are hard to do when looking at a phone.
• The Goal: This week during lunch, recess, or a social hangout, put your phone completely away in your bag for at least 20 minutes. Use that time to engage in a face-to-face conversation, practice active listening, and show respect by giving your full attention to the people around you.
• To Earn Credit: Open the Notes app on your phone. Write a quick summary of who you talked to and one interesting thing you learned about them during your screen-free conversation, then show it to a Black Belt Instructor!

Get your best costumes ready! We are thrilled to invite all of our amazing students, families, and friends to the annual...
10/18/2026

Get your best costumes ready! We are thrilled to invite all of our amazing students, families, and friends to the annual Downtown Des Plaines Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 AM!

As always, this spooktacular event is hosted by MBD Martial Arts Academy and is 100% FREE for all children in our community.

Here are the exciting details:
📅 When: Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 AM SHARP
📍 Where: Kick-off is right outside the front doors of MBD Martial Arts Academy
1508 Miner St. - Downtown Des Plaines!
🍬 The Fun: We will be marching past local downtown merchants who will be lined up to hand out candy to all of our marchers!
(Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult).

⚠️ Registration is Required to March!
Even though the event is free, every child must be registered. Keep an eye out for our event flyer at the studio or on our page, and simply scan the QR code to lock in your spot!

Start working on those costumes, register via the QR code, and let’s make this an unforgettable Halloween!

Trunk or Treat #2
10/17/2026

Trunk or Treat #2

Trunk or Treat!
10/17/2026

Trunk or Treat!

10/15/2026

Dojo doors will open in a few minutes. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.

10/14/2026

In front of MBD Martial Arts Academy now. Not sure what's going on. Awful lot of equipment. Praying that all is ok

💥🗺️ THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY ON, DES PLAINES! Check out our official Halloween Scavenger Hunt Map! 🗺️💥We are so excited to...
10/14/2026

💥🗺️ THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY ON, DES PLAINES! Check out our official Halloween Scavenger Hunt Map! 🗺️💥

We are so excited to launch the first-ever Des Plaines Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Starting Monday, October 19th through Friday, October 23rd, your little monsters can take this map and go on a town-wide treasure hunt! 🕵️‍♂️🎃

✨ How to Play:
1️⃣ Visit the Stops: Take your kids to the awesome local businesses shown on this map anytime during the week.
2️⃣ Get a Treat: The merchants will be ready with a fun candy treat, coupon, or surprise for the kids! 🍬🍫
3️⃣ Get Your Stamp: Make sure the business stamps or signs your map before you leave! ✍️

🎁 Turn It In For Big Prizes!
Bring your completed map to the Downtown Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 AM.

Turn it in at the MBD Martial Arts Academy kickoff spot, and your child will be automatically entered into our Grand Finale Raffle drawing at the end of the parade! We have some incredible prizes donated by our amazing local shops! 🏆🎉

Save this image to your phone, print it out, and let's get ready for a week full of spooky fun and local treats! 🧡🖤

Address

1508 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 8pm
Tuesday 3pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8am
10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18472972788

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