KDC Martial Arts

KDC Martial Arts, founded in 2025 and based in Glen Ellyn, IL, provides mixed martial arts and practical self-defense training for kids, teens, adults, women, and seniors across DuPage County. Also known as Kicking Dragon’s Circle Martial Arts, the school serves families in Glen Ellyn, Lombard, and Carol Stream. Certified instructors teach MMA fundamentals, Kids Jeet Kune Do (JKD), Krav Maga, submission grappling, adult self-defense, and competition preparation through group classes and private lessons, emphasizing discipline, confidence, fitness, and real-world safety.

KDC Martial Arts also offers lifesaving education, including Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS) skill sessions, and Instructor certification courses. In addition to training at the Glen Ellyn studio, the school provides mobile services, such as on-site martial arts training, community and corporate self-defense workshops, CPR certification, and weapons self-defense seminars.

Led by head instructor Eric Miller, KDC Martial Arts adapts instruction to individual goals and abilities, supporting beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The school focuses on delivering clear, principle-based training that helps students build practical skills they can apply both inside and outside the gym.