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YI'S Martial Arts Fitness Academy

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Address

18 E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095, United States

Website

altonkarate.com

Contact

+1 618-251-5425

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (33 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 4:30 to 8:15 pm
  • Friday: 4:30 to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 4:30 to 8:15 pm
  • Tuesday: 4:30 to 8:15 pm
  • Wednesday: 4:30 to 8:15 pm

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  • 5/5 Clayton S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m very pleased with Master Chris, not only for his amazing respect, but also his ability to teach his students respect, manners, and life skills. He has also been extremely flexible in his lessons, so flexible that he has gone out of his way to help me, as well as others, make up enough classes to get to the next belt! Master Chris more than meets expectations and I will certainly keep taking lessons!

  • 5/5 Steven V. 3 years ago on Google
    I have both of my grandsons enrolled at Yi's Martial Arts. I could not be happier with the experience. Both boys have been going for over 2 years now and both have experienced substantial growth in self confidence, physical strength and stamina and overall understanding of how respect works. Master Chris has a very good understanding of how to develop young people. He is firm in his expectations but not overly critical when someone falls a little short. Younger students receive a lot of nurturing, older students sometimes need a firmer message. Master Chris makes every effort to support the parents in every aspect of growing his students into responsible adults. This is very helpful when a child steps out of line every once in while.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 3 years ago on Google
    I am a Black Belt and student of Yi’s Fitness and Martial Arts Academy. My father trained with GM Chris Lee and my children are also students. It’s been an amazing journey beginning in the 1970’s. The Academy is state of the art and GM Chris Lee is the best instructor I have encountered. His professionalism is unmatched and his ability to work with students of all ages is uncanny. The facility is clean and safe. COVID-19 preventive measures are taken seriously. I would recommend anyone who is interested in Martial Arts and or Fitness to contact GM Chris Lee.

  • 5/5 Shelley S. 9 years ago on Google
    I'm so glad we found Yi's Martial Arts! Master Chris is always hands on throughout his classes and gives frequent POSITIVE corrections. My son has really thrived here. He loves going to class and even picks up extra classes when possible. He especially loves coming to the Saturday classes! I've noticed a difference in his home attitude, as well. He shows more respect for himself and others. He takes pride in exhibiting a "black belt attitude" of putting others first and having more self awareness. Yi's also has guest teachers and added classes such as stranger danger and self defense that keep things interesting and fun.

  • 5/5 Marc R. 4 years ago on Google
    Yi's Martial Arts Fitness Academy has helped our daughter in ways we never knew possible! Since being under the instruction of Master Chris, she has so much more focus, balance, and works well with the other kids in class. We are very happy with Yi's and would recommend to any parent!

  • 5/5 Kal M. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place to learn martial arts and well as personal wellness. Master Chris is a fantastic teacher, works well and is so kind. He has a strong passion for what he teaches. Great hours and just a good place to be at. I recommend it to anyone who has a slight interest in martial arts.

  • 5/5 K R. 4 years ago on Google
    We are so thankful that our daughter has begun classes at YMAFA! She has only been attending for five weeks, but her focus, memory, and balance have already shown great improvement! We are excited to see her progression and highly recommend YMAFA to anyone searching for a martial arts home! Master Chris is amazing with all of his students and it shows in their receptiveness to his teaching!

  • 5/5 Ken W. 2 years ago on Google
    The coed classes are perfect for boy girl twins or children close in age and it's always after work hours Master Chris the lead instructor is fantastic

  • 5/5 The C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great martial art school where you learn many forms of this sport including muay thai. Master Chris is a very accomplished instructor! Kids get to play many fun games too.

  • 5/5 Mrs. Stephenie Stephen C. 11 months ago on Google
    The instructor/s are passionate about family and love the children! In a class atmosphere, they still provide individual teachings and instructions for any person that needs extra help. All genders, races, religious preferences are respected and accepted. This was my 10 yr. olds first time and he can't wait to go back.

  • 5/5 Susan D. 11 months ago on Google
    Master Chris is a wonderful mix or stern and kind with the kids and my son has grown so much in the short time he’s been going here. Highly recommend

  • 1/5 adriel b. 1 year ago on Google
    They made a post on Facebook that they were taking 5 year olds for martial arts class and I applied and they called me and said everything was great that my 5 year old could start the next day. I brought my 5 year old son the next day at 7 like I spoke to the man about on the phone and an older gentleman working said my 5 year old was not allowed to join their martial arts classes because 5 year olds are too young and they do not have any classes for 5 year olds. They did however say that there are classes starting next week and that they would give me a call then never gave me a call. I'm actually very glad they did not call me because while I was there I witnessed a teacher yelling at his students to get in the room and to "quit being slow".

  • 5/5 Constance O. 11 months ago on Google
    My daughter is excited to learn new moves and make friends. Her focus has increased a lot, which she has always struggled with in the past.

  • 5/5 Lori H. 10 months ago on Google
    My daughter Jayda has been at Yi’s Martial Arts for 2 years and has grown immensely in that time frame. She went from being short tempered to having a lot of self control. She strives to be more organized in her personal life. She is a lot more disciplined, and understands that there are always consequences for her actions, whether they are good or bad. I highly recommend. Yi’s Martial Arts whether you are needing help with self-control, discipline, self-defense, or even fitness.

  • 5/5 Augie D. 9 months ago on Google
    My son stated classes at Yi’s and we couldn’t be more pleased. Not only is he receiving great instruction on martial arts skill, but the instructors do an excellent job teaching respect and discipline, and make sure the students enjoy the classes. We highly recommend this program.


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