Jiu Jitsu Dojos in Wood River

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War Room Mixed Martial Arts Academy


Wood River, IL - 62095 | (618) 410-6906

Details: At the War Room Mixed Martial Arts Academy we have something for everyone. The War Room Mixed Martial Arts Academy is for individuals who want to tone and strengthen their bodies, reduce stress and strengthen their minds. Our instructors are professionals that specialize in yoga, self defense and martial arts. Programs are available for those who aspire to amateur or professional level competition in mixed martial arts. We also focus on training for military, law enforcement and security professionals. We have classes available for women, men, children, novices and advanced competitors. We offer all levels of competition and achievement. Feel free to stop by and visit with our many instructors and clients to understand the quality and commitment we give to everyone in each and every class.

Yi's Martial Arts Fitness Academy


Wood River, IL - 62095 | (618) 693-2078

Details: We’re the Alton Riverbend’s and Metro East Area’s oldest premier martial arts training facility, specializing in bully prevention, anti-abduction, street self-defense, and birthday parties. We offer classes for Men-Women-Children-Teens and Families ages 5-up. Our classes are taught by the Area’s highest ranking Grandmaster in Tae Kwon Do with over 50+ years of martial arts experience. Founder Grandmaster Chris Lee started his training at the young age of 4 and achieved his Jr Black Belt at age 10. He tested for his 4th Degree Black Belt at age 21 and became one of the youngest Asian American Masters at the time. He trained under his father Yi In Soo as well as other several grandmasters including his uncle in Texas. He has taught and promoted over 500 Black belts on the east coast. He combines the ancient ways of martial arts learning with the modern ways of physical fitness and sports conditioning. He has taught and trained many local, state, regional, and national ranked champions in MMA, Olympic TKD, Sport Karate, NAGA, and Submission Grappling. We are a family friendly, no ego, martial arts fitness facility with an emphasis on life skills and character development that sets us apart from other programs. Our academy motto is “Empowering Lives through Martial Arts” as well as changing lives One Black Belt at at Time.

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