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Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
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- Website & schedule koganselfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 847-877-4711
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
The classes they run
“This is a great Hapikido school to take you kids to learn self defense, martial arts and improve fitness.”
“this is the only place self defense martial arts school in Chicago that treats martial arts with the respect and discipline it deserves.”
Other martial arts here
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
“Over 1200 medals in last 11 years in Kung Fu , Hapkido , Jiu Jitsu , Sambo , Combat Sambo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai,Karate all over in world.”
What students say
“Mikhail is not only a professional coach,he is also a highly knowledgeable person.”
“Lots of sparring so you will have practical experience”
From the reviews
My son and myself are the students at Kogan Self Defense since 2013. Great school with spacious and fully equipped facility. Very professional training team. Grand Master Mikhail Kogan is a worldwide recognized expert in various martial art styles, combat arts and self-defense techniques.
My son goes here, my nephew goes here, I go here (and I'm 30)... ...this is the only place self defense martial arts school in Chicago that treats martial arts with the respect and discipline it deserves. Belts are not handed out, but earned.
One of the best experience I have had in a long time. Sensei Kogan delivers a true in your face experience of martial arts. He's honest, blunt and a NO nonsense instructor. You have to earn your belt it's not given. A true experience if you want to learn martial arts not dance!
Do you ever wonder how to defend yourself with master skills like the secret agent in the movies where the agent bursts out with phenomenal power yet uses minimal effort?
Your first Krav Maga class at Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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