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Ballistic Budo Club
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Ballistic Budo Club

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About

Ballistic Budo Club in Chicago offers training in mixed martial arts and judo, providing a structured environment for both children and adults. The gym is led by Head Coach and Founder Anatoliy Zadorozhny, who holds a 1st Dan in Kudo and a 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate, supported by instructors Illia Zhuravlov and Mike Zadorozhny. With classes available six days a week, the schedule rotates through disciplines like Muay Thai and Budo, ensuring varied and comprehensive training sessions that emphasize practical self defense skills and technical development.

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Members praise the gym for becoming a second home where children look forward to training every day. They highlight Sensei Anatoliy's professional yet patient coaching style, which balances stern discipline with nurturing guidance to build confidence, self respect, and practical self defense skills. Reviewers consistently note the structured, intense workouts and real, challenging tests that contribute to all around physical and mental development. Specific praise is given for the varied class schedule, the coaches' attention to individual improvement, and the overall positive atmosphere that keeps students engaged and happy.

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Olga Olshansky

3 years ago

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I came to karate in search of an activity to help my kids build esteem, confidence, respect and discipline. Absolutely wonderful experience. This is the best place to go for Martial Arts. Sensei Anatoliy is wonderful with working with all ages. Great energy and sense of humor. Both my children attending Ballistic Budo Club and I always recommend this school to all my friends and their families.

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Jay Gurel

a year ago

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The club has become my sons second home. He looks forward to training every day. Anatoliy and his staff are stern but nurturing, promoting confidence, self-discipline, respect for elders and courage from the kids. The team is dedicated to teaching the importance of self defense. The club is open 6 days a week and each day is different and students are encouraged to attend every day. From Muy Thai one day to Budo the next, this has been a great experience for my son from the first day he walked in. Definitely would recommend everyone to Ballistic Budo Club.

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Mariya M

a year ago

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Anatoliy and his team are masters at what they do! My son has been training here for almost two years and loves it. There is disciple and structure and children actually learn skills instead of spending half the class goofing around. Anatoliy is a true professional who pays attention to my sons skills and helps him improve in order to succeed!

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Abraham Kurian

a year ago

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My daughter has been training at the Ballistic Budo Club for more than 3 years now and I can confidently say it is one of the best things that has happened to her. The trainers are very professional, the trainings are absolutely intense, the tests are real & challenging and finally, there is the utmost emphasis on discipline. All of this contribute to all around physical and mental development of the trainees. The best part is that even with all this intense, strict and serious routines, I see happy kids, who love coming to their trainings, and enjoy working with Sensei. Could not have asked for more. Absolutely recommend this place… 100%!!!

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3 years ago

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Absolutely wonderful place to learn martial arts. My son and daughter goes there for karate and kickboxing. Kids love to go to every class and can't imagine there day without a training. Sensei Anatoliy , I was amazed to see his patience with students. He never get frustrated of them, but he guide them in politely. encouraging them to do better, and, most importantly, boosting their confidence, desire to achieve new successes.

Contact

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1148 W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Illia Zhuravlov

Kudo Instructor

1st Dan in Kudo, Ukraine Cup winner, two-time Ukrainian Champion

Began Kudo in 2004 at age 5 in Ukraine. Extensive competition experience in regional, national, and international tournaments.

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Anatoliy Zadorozhny

Head Coach / Founder

1st Dan in Kudo, 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate

Founded Ballistic Budo Club in 2017. Began martial arts in 1984 with Shotokan. Trained in Kyokushin, Muay Thai, and served as a striking coach. Army hand-to-hand and firearms combat training.

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Mike Zadorozhny

Kudo / Kyokushin Instructor

2nd Kyu Kudo, 2nd Kyu Kyokushin Karate WKF, IKF PBK Muay Thai tournament winner

Started training at Ballistic Budo Club at age 10. Focus on Kudo Daido Juku. Placed 2nd in 2023 North American Kudo Championship.