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Exciting, High Energy Martial Arts Programs

Experience the Best in Kickboxing!

Looking for Fitness Kickboxing, Karate, and Self Defense in Arlington Heights? Look no further than Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness!

Be confident, strong & healthy! We are not your run of the mill fitness kickboxing studio. Our classes are high energy, and fun! Our classes will burn fat and increase muscle tone guaranteed! We offer a variety of classes at our Arlington Heights martial arts dojo for you and your family.

The Total Impact System blends multiple styles together to create a well rounded system which utilizes techniques of American, Chinese, Israeli, Japanese, and Korean origins, including: Karate, Kickboxing/Boxing, Krav Maga, and more.

It’s all about growing and continuing the evolution of martial arts by combining the best techniques from the various styles into one program. We are confident that our martial arts classes are the BEST around and offer the most WELCOMING community for all ages and skill levels!

What Can

Kickboxing

Do For You?

  • Get in the Best Shape Ever
  • Feel Great
  • Increase Muscle Tone
  • Improve Stamina
  • Relieve Your Stress
  • Learn Self-Defense
  • Become Healthier, Leaner and Stronger

Welcome to Total Impact Martial Arts, where we cultivate champions of all ages!

Our 5-star martial arts school offers a variety of fun, yet challenging classes. Total Impact’s programs are tailored for both children and adults, ensuring that everyone can find their perfect fit.

Pre-K Little Ninjas

Pre-K Little Ninjas

For young warriors, our Little Ninja's class is a pre-karate curriculum designed to instill discipline, confidence, and respect. They’ll discover all that and more while having a blast learning the foundation of martial arts and developing their fine motor skills!

Children's Karate

Children's Karate

Kids can unleash their potential in our Children’s Martial Arts classes! Kids Karate is the perfect place to develop essential skills like focus, goal setting, discipline and bullying prevention techniques in a supportive, fun environment.

Junior Kickboxing

Teen Kickboxing

Could your teen benefit from improving mindfulness, confidence, and self-defense skills? Our Junior Kickboxing classes provide young people with an opportunity to improve their physical fitness, agility, and mental toughness through dynamic training sessions.

Adult Kickboxing

Adult Kickboxing

Inspired to try something new? Looking to kick your workouts up a notch? Our Adult Fitness Kickboxing classes are the perfect way to get in shape, relieve stress, and learn effective striking techniques. Challenge yourself physically and mentally while mastering practical self-defense skills!

Specialty Training

Specialty Training

Students ages 7 and above have the opportunity to explore their inner warrior by learning the precise movements of the Bo/Staff, developing focus with the swift strikes of the Nunchakus, and challenging their strength and accuracy with our thrilling Board Breaking activities.

Adult Martial Arts

Adult Martial Arts

Looking for a fun way to stay active? Interested in learning every day self-defense skills? Total Impact offers the most exciting Martial Arts program for adults! Our classes are designed to cater to individuals of all skill levels.

The Total Impact Team

Total Impact Martial Arts Instructors - Sensei Kirk Herrig

Founder + Head Instructor, 5th Degree Black Belt

Shihan Brian Baim has been studying martial arts for almost 40 years. Shihan Brian is a 5th degree black belt and a master instructor for Total Impact Martial Arts. Shihan Brian is a certified Krav Maga instructor and is certified through the Martial Arts Teachers Association. Brian is also certified through COBRA Self Defense Systems. Brian started his Martial Arts journey at the age of 9 years old first studying Tae Kwon Do before transitioning in Shotokan Karate, and wrestling a few years later.

It was at Z’s Martial Arts Academy (formerly the premier kickboxing and karate school in Buffalo Grove and Wheeling) where he studied American Bu Kyoku Ryu Karate, a mixed martial art that combines Okinawan and Japanese Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. Here, Shihan Brian was mentored by Master Rob Zbilski and the late, great Master Jim Zbilski. Shihan Rob Zbilski (WAKO U.S.A president for Kickboxing) is a 7th Degree Black Belt and is ranked Grand Master in Bu Kyoku Ryu.

Shihan Brian became one of the first to achieve the rank of black belt and is currently one of the highest ranked black belts under Shihan Rob Zbilski and Z’s Martial Arts! Shihan Brian managed Buffalo Grove Martial Arts and served as head instructor for 10 years.

With almost 40 years of martial arts & kickboxing experience and over 30 years of teaching in the community, Brian has coached, trained and cornered many amateur fighters. He is also the Co-founder of Total Impact Self Defense Systems (along with his business partner Jeff Nelson) and co-founder of Total Impact Global & Fitness an online training university. Total Impact is an innovative, exciting, family oriented Martial Arts and Fitness Center in Arlington Heights Illinois.

Total Impact Martial Arts Instructors - Sensei Kirk Herrig

Instructor

Sensei Kirk has over 50 years of martial arts experience, and 40 years of teaching. Kirk has blackbelts in Taekwondo, Northern Shaolin & Cobra Kai Kung Fu, and Bu Kyoku Ryu Karate. Kirk is also a certified Krav Maga instructor. Kirk is a master instructor in the martial arts and is ranked 4th degree under the Total Impact Systems. Kirk has trained with Shihan Brian for over 27 years and is Brian’s father-in-law.

Total Impact Martial Arts Instructors - Sensei Kirk Herrig

Instructor

Sensei Kirk has over 50 years of martial arts experience, and 40 years of teaching. Kirk has blackbelts in Taekwondo, Northern Shaolin & Cobra Kai Kung Fu, and Bu Kyoku Ryu Karate. Kirk is also a certified Krav Maga instructor. Kirk is a master instructor in the martial arts and is ranked 4th degree under the Total Impact Systems. Kirk has trained with Shihan Brian for over 27 years and is Brian’s father-in-law.

Total Impact Martial Arts Instructors - Sensei Kirk Herrig

Instructor

Sensei Kirk has over 50 years of martial arts experience, and 40 years of teaching. Kirk has blackbelts in Taekwondo, Northern Shaolin & Cobra Kai Kung Fu, and Bu Kyoku Ryu Karate. Kirk is also a certified Krav Maga instructor. Kirk is a master instructor in the martial arts and is ranked 4th degree under the Total Impact Systems. Kirk has trained with Shihan Brian for over 27 years and is Brian’s father-in-law.

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We’re proud to offer exciting Martial Arts for people of all ages and skill levels. Join us at our Arlington Heights dojo to embark on a holistic journey towards strength, confidence, and empowerment!
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Experience the Best in Kickboxing!

Be confident, strong & healthy! We are not your run of the mill fitness kickboxing studio. Our classes are high energy, and fun! Our classes will burn fat and increase muscle tone guaranteed! We offer a variety of classes at our Arlington Heights martial arts dojo for you and your family.

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