North Shore Martial Arts

North Shore Martial Arts is a Martial Arts School in Skokie, IL. The academy provides martial arts instruction and self‑defense training for children, teens and adults. Class offerings include Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, Kenpo Karate, Kids BJJ and Teen BJJ, all designed to develop discipline, confidence and physical fitness. The school serves the Skokie community and surrounding neighborhoods and holds a 5.00 rating.

The school emphasizes a supportive environment where experienced instructors guide students toward personal growth. Founded in September 1997 as North Shore Kenpo Karate and renamed in 2008 after adding a Jiu‑Jitsu program, the academy is led by Bill Craig, the owner and head instructor. Bill holds a third‑degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a first‑degree black belt in Jiu‑Jitsu, and he is certified in Integrated Combat Arts Training, the REACT Self‑Defense program, as well as personal fitness training and nutrition coaching through NESTA. The curriculum blends traditional martial arts techniques with modern fitness and self‑defense concepts.

North Shore Martial Arts delivers focused instruction that helps students build strength, sharpen focus and cultivate confidence, making it a valued resource for martial arts education in Skokie.