U.S. Martial Arts Academy

U.S. Martial Arts Academy is a Martial Arts School in Wheaton, IL. The school offers Kempo Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cardio Kickboxing, and Flow Yoga classes for youth and adults. Programs are structured around a belt system and curriculum designed to build discipline, confidence, and focus. Instructors maintain a positive and disciplined environment where students learn at their own pace. The academy serves the local community with classes for ages 3 to 15 and adults 16 and older, emphasizing self-defense, fitness, and personal growth.

Senior Master Dave Tester leads the instruction at the academy. He began his martial arts training in 1978 and opened the US Martial Academy in 1992. His credentials include a first Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1985, followed by Black Belts in Kempo Karate and JuJitsu. In 1996, he earned his 4th Degree Black Belt in Shin Gi Tai Jujitsu. By 2003, he had achieved his 6th Degree Black Belt in Kempo Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Ad Denkou Kai Jitsu, earning the title of Master. In 2013, he received his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and in 2016, he was awarded his 7th degree Black Belt, earning the title of Senior Master. The academy recites a statute at the opening of each class to reinforce principled living, honoring family, respecting instructors, and using martial arts for freedom and justice.

The location sits on Roosevelt Rd, about a block from West Roosevelt Road. It is situated near several local green spaces, including Prairie Path Park and Rathje Park, both within a short walk. Rathje Pond is also nearby, less than a quarter mile away. The Wheaton train station and the Wheaton Police Department are located about half a mile from the academy.

The school holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews. Parents have noted the instructors' ability to work well with children, balancing fun with discipline, and have observed improvements in their children's self-esteem and engagement with the classes.

U.S. Martial Arts Academy in Wheaton, IL, provides a structured martial arts environment led by a Senior Master with decades of training experience.