Victory Martial Arts Academy

It’s a great environment for learning and the instructors are excellent with kids.

Victory Martial Arts offers a wonderful program for students of all ages. Adam Grisko is a patient and gifted teacher whose genuine concern for his students is evident in every interaction. The Martial Arts instruction and the inspiring mat chats are excellent. I have seen my grand boys develop greater self-​discipline and confidence which has positively impacted everything they do.

Best kids program around. They have classes for every level. .even a competition team for the kids that compete In safe grappling tournaments. The head instructor Adam Grisko is very gifted in teaching and keeping the kids engaged. Love the family atmosphere.

Victory Martial Arts has the best Martial Art Classes in the Orland Park area!
The instructors and students are super friendly which makes learning mma a ton of fun.
From the kids martial art classes to the adult mma class Victory Martial arts provides top of the line training!
I feel everyone should take the free trial so they can experience what everyone is talking about!

Sensei Adam is the reason I come to victory MMA. He has a sincere interest in teaching! He teaches my girls respect, and discipline. He genuinely cares about each student and their success. He also makes it fun, so my girls love coming!

I would tell anyone interested in MMA to go to Victory. Dion Riccardo and his instructor staff is top notch and I would trust knowing anyone I sent there to train would be in excellent hands. It doesn’t matter what level you’re at in your training, everyone is always kind and willing to help. No egos in this place! MMA is a great way to get in shape, relieve stress, and to push yourself to levels you didn’t think were possible. I haven’t done any MMA training in a while and I miss it like crazy. I hope to get back into it ASAP!

I’ve been going to Victory for almost 6 months now and I have to say that I absolutely adore it! When I first signed up for the 2 week free trial, I was incredibly nervous; I didn’t know anyone, was out of shape, and had no experience in any activity like this. Everyone was so helpful and friendly though that I felt comfortable quickly.
I’ve learned a ton from VMAA in the short amount of time I’ve been there and am already feeling more empowered, confident, and safe knowing that I have a better understanding of mma and self-​defense. On top of that, the workouts are AMAZING. I was an athlete through college and can honestly say that I have rarely worked as hard as I do in any given class than I do here. Each day is something different so my body is always kept guessing and I’m getting more and more fit as I continue with my instruction.
If you’re interested in getting in shape, learning self-​defense, or just becoming more knowledgeable in mixed martial arts in a safe, comfortable environment, I really do recommend giving Victory a try. Even if mma ends up not being your thing, you will at least have fun and learn something new while you’re there!

Hands down the best decision of my adult life was joining Victory martial Arts Academy Orland Park!!!

Victory Martial Arts Academy (VMAA) offers solutions for anyone interested in becoming a complete martial artist, improving their level of fitness and bolstering confidence in all aspects of their life.
You will become a complete martial artist as a student of the Victory Martial Arts Academy. VMAA teaches Jeet Kune Do (JKD), a philosophy not just of martial arts, but life, established by Bruce Lee. If you are a fan of, or want to learn mixed martial arts, JKD is the original mixed martial art! The teaching is passed down through the VMAA leadership from Master Dion Riccardo who has trained and taught JKD around the globe for over two decades. With this in mind, it is no surprise that the quality of instruction is second to none. The instructors are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced, many having earned advanced belts under Master Riccardo, including several black belts. The instructors are friendly, extremely humble and always willing to take the time necessary to correctly demonstrate and teach the smallest detail to make you successful whether it is your first day or you have been a student for 5 years.
I admit to being intimidated when I first parked my car in a VMAA parking lot. I was a 35 year-​old average Joe possessing the same martial arts training as the Karate Kid had before he met Mister Miyagi combined with the fitness level of a Biggest Loser contestant on their first day at the ranch. However, that sensation changed the second I stepped through the door as a result of the friendly welcome and positive initial interaction I had with the two instructors I met that night. You will have the same experience. I have trained at multiple Victory locations and can tell you that this is simply the norm. Master Riccardo and his instructors have created a culture of inclusiveness and family. In fact, if you speak to most VMAA students, you can bet they will use the word, «family», when describing their experience. It is this sense of family that really instills the fun into the focused learning process and hard work. It is the friends you make who make it worth returning again and again. You simply look forward to being around these people.
After joining VMAA, I lost 35 lbs in a short few months. Due to an out-​of-​state work internship during my first year at VMAA, I was forced to take a 6 month break from training. I put on 40 lbs in that time due to my inability to match the level of activity in which you participate at VMAA, poor dietary choices and most critically, due to not having the motivation I received from the people at the academy. Upon returning, I was again motivated to show up, motivated to make the right food choices and lost 50 lbs! The level of training is intense, but adaptable to any age, level of fitness, body type or experience… as I have proven!
I have trained for about 3 years at VMAA. In that time, I have become more confident in my skills and now enjoy helping new students and with the children’s classes. Not only has my confidence grown inside the dojo, but outside as well. I can say that I have become a better leader at my company and more confident as a result of being a part of Victory. My experience has helped me to run one of the most profitable global business units at my corporation.
Finally, I think the best recommendation that I can make is that I believe in the people, instruction and philosophy of Victory Martial Arts Academy so much that I enrolled my daughter in the children’s program 2 years ago and she loves it as much as I do. I even find myself picking up new things from what she learns in her classes.
Hey, I’m biased because I train at VMAA, but if you don’t buy my review, come in and take the academy up on their offer to train free for two weeks. You won’t regret it.

I first came here about a year ago because I wanted to learn a different sport. Being a girl it was a little intimidating initially because there were only a few girls in the class. But, even though I almost walked our initially because I was nervous, but I am glad I stayed, and I am still involved today. I learned a lot of techniques, and it is definitely a sport that stays interesting. The best part about Victory is the instructors who are all very awesome and respectful. They make you feel welcome when you walk through the door I would def recommend victory for some one wanting to learn MMA but might be nervous as a beginner.

I sent my son to this martial arts program. Victory Martial Arts promote health and character building. They helped my son to get healthy, lose weight, and develop confidence. I feel sure that he is on his way to getting a black belt. Very satisfied.