Dubuque Karate Club

As a family, we have been very pleased with the Dubuque Karate Club. My grandson is in the Dubuque Karate club and specifically attends the Galena, IL, location (which is held at the ARC). The instructors are kind, they do a great job working with kids with different temperaments, and they are learning so many things from Karate to discipline.

My son has invested 11 years in Dubuque Karate Club. Now, due to no fault of his own, he was kicked out of the club because of an ongoing conflict between Grand Master and his son. I am disgusted by the lack of integrity, lack of respect, lack of self discipline, lack of everything that is an integral part of Martial Arts .

I am sure that the instruction the provide is adequate, but their children's program throws many red flags. They refuse, even on a first visit, to allow a parent to watch them interact with the child, and give no reason for a parent to trust them. I am all for teaching kids to be self sufficient, but when we are talking about kids as young as 5, and they forbid a parent from watching the adults interact with the children, that is a red flag the size of a football field. Add to that, I get that names are not easy for everyone, but maybe avoid rudely referencing a child as "that one" when talking to the parents. Yes, he was not ready, I get it, but maybe try phrases like "your child" or some other nice method other than simply pointing and saying "that one". It particularly throws read flags when "that one" is the only child of color in the area, intentional or not. Just does not feel like a place anyone should feel comfortable sending young kids, considering they do not conduct themselves in a transparent way with the kids, especially the youngest kids. They need to create an atmosphere that allows parents to trust them, and build and foster that trust.

My son has been attending for about 2 weeks now and he loves it! It's definitely worth the money and the life lessons he will learn! Everyone is very friendly and helpful!

Started classes after Desert Shield. Great family run business. Master Schmitt one of the most reknowned martial arts instructor. Gave me additional discipline. For all age groups. Self defense & respect. I thoroughly enjoyed the new people I met. Truly an amazing run up to my red belt. Glad to return & see The Dubuque Karate Club dedicated to this community. 💗

Teaches self-discipline and self-defense in ways both children and adults can pick up on. I recently joined and I am not disappointed.

I loved this place I used to go there and I learned a lot of important things for self defense I really want to go back their to learn more