Listing details
- Address
- 500 Gougar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 Open in your maps app
- Phone
- (815) 932-5425
- Website
- tristarkarate.com
Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy - New Lenox
Martial Arts School.
Google Reviews
Ratings as of October 2026.
Google Reviews
We love this martial arts school! My 5 year old son absolutely loves his classes, and I love that he’s getting great physical activity while also learning about discipline, respect, and character. Mr. Brumitt is wonderful with the kids and creates such a positive environment. Highly recommended!
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Mr. Brumitt and his karate program. For the first time, my son has found a place where he feels safe, confident, accepted, and genuinely excited to be. On karate days, he starts asking from the moment he wakes up, “How many more minutes until karate?” That kind of excitement says everything. Mr. Brumitt has been absolutely phenomenal with my son. He has a remarkable ability to meet each child where they are while still encouraging them to grow, challenge themselves, and believe in what they’re capable of.
As a parent, I can’t say enough good things about Tri-Star Martial Arts. Professor Brumitt and Mr. Podis are patient, caring, and truly invested in the kids. They’re not just teaching karate moves—they’re teaching life lessons that our kids will carry with them forever. I love how they explain the “why” behind what they do, so the kids really understand and stay engaged. The program sets reachable goals that keep them motivated, while also teaching accountability, respect, and confidence. And on top of it all, they’re learning real self-defense skills in a safe, positive environment.
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4-8:30 pm |
| Wed | 4-8:30 pm |
| Thu | 4-8:30 pm |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
From Google, checked May 2026.
About Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy - New Lenox
Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy builds its classes around three parts: character development, physical fitness and self defense. The school says roughly 85% of its students are children, though it also runs classes for adults.
Scope of work at Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy
The fitness side of the curriculum, as the school describes it, works on balance, speed and timing, along with coordination and strength. On character, it names respect for others and confidence as its aims. Adult classes are pitched at people who want fitness and self defense skills.
Its website lists separate programs for preschoolers, kids, teens and adults. The site also says the academy holds classes in Bradley as well as New Lenox. The Google categories for the New Lenox school are karate, taekwondo and self defense.
When the New Lenox karate school holds class
The New Lenox school opens Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 8:30 pm. That puts every class in the after-school and early evening window. NOAA normals for New Lenox (1991-2020) give a mean of 50.6 F, with an average high of 60.0 F and an average low of 41.2 F. The same period shows 6117 heating degree days and 910 cooling degree days.
What families report about Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy
The school holds a 5.0 rating from 19 Google reviews. Most reviewers are parents, and the lesson they mention most is respect and discipline taught alongside the techniques. Several also say the instructors are patient with very young children, including four and five year olds who are just starting.
Other reviewers point to personal attention for each student and children who come home tired and eager to return. One reviewer mentions prayer and positive affirmations at the start and end of class.
For a family with a young child who needs a weekday evening class built on discipline and self defense, Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy in New Lenox is a fit worth passing along.
Google listing description
At Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy, our martial arts classes focus on three core aspects: self-defense, physical fitness, and character development. Our physical fitness curriculum hones in on essential skills like timing, speed, coordination, balance, and strength, among others. Within our martial arts school, character development is integral. We emphasize cultivating confidence and fostering respect, both for oneself and others. While approximately 85% of our students are children, we also offer adult martial arts classes. These cater to individuals seeking fitness, self-defense skills, and a sense of empowerment while maintaining control. Join us and start your martial arts journey!
These are the business's own words from its Google listing. From the business's Google listing, Oct 2026.
What the listing mentions
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Restroom
- Free parking lot
- Takes credit cards
- Takes debit cards
From the business's Google listing, Oct 2026.