Martial Arts
KARATE
Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate
school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-
time National Champion, US National Coach and President of
the US National Karate Federation.
Beginner students may not register into the current session after the
second class has met. Registration for continuers through advanced
students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is
required.
Uniforms and belt testing are options available through the ISKC
instructor. The Youth, Parent/Child, and Adult classes may train
together.
Pre-Karate | Ages 4-7
In our Pre- Karate Safety classes, young children develop
flexibility, strength, and coordination in fun, yet disciplined
activities. This program is specifically designed for growing
minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility. Watch your
child’s confidence blossom and their skills improve.
Instructor: Illinois Shotokan. Min/Max: 10/30. 10 weeks.
Jun 19-Aug 21
Beginner-Continuing Level
3417100-A W 4-4:45pm $115/135
Intermediate/Advanced Level (2 or more prior sessions)
3417100-B W 4:55-5:40pm $115/135
Adult/Child Karate | Adult/Child, Ages 7 & Up
Adult classes release tension, develop total body fitness, build
stamina and overall productivity! In addition to self-defense
skills, karate increases flexibility, cardiovascular endurance,
and muscle tone while improving core strength. Adult Karate
is taught in conjunction with youth Karate. Min/Max: 2/10. 10
weeks.
Jun 19-Aug 21
Beginner-Continuing | White-Red Belts
3417101-A
W
5:45-6:40pm
$115/135 per person
Intermediate | Orange-Blue Belts
3417101-B
W
6:45-7:40pm
$115/135 per person
Advanced | Green Belts & Up
3417101-C
W
7:45-9pm
$148/168 per person
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Youth Karate | Ages 8-14
Children are put in touch with their bodies and get a good
mix of strength training, with cardiovascular and flexibility
exercises. Participants increase their coordination, agility
and poise, as well as learn lasting personal safety skills.
They also benefit from the mental stimulation of learning
the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of
conforming to the class rules. Instructor: Illinois Shotokan.
Min/Max: 2/10. 10 weeks.
Jun 19-Aug 21
Beginner-Continuer | White-Red Belts
3417102-A W 5:45-6:40pm $115/135
Intermediate | Orange-Blue Belts
3417102-B W 6:45-7:40pm $115/135
Advanced | Green Belts & Up
3417102-C W 7:45-9pm $148/168
Fencing | Ages 7-Adult
Fun and competitive, fencing develops discipline, balance,
coordination and sportsmanship. Midwest Fencing Academy
is one of the most successful clubs in the US with world class
coaches who competed in the Olympics and/or World Cup
Tournaments. Provides an introduction to fencing with games
and fun. Wear sport pants and athletic footwear. Equipment
and fencing uniforms are provided.
Instructor: Midwest Fencing Academy.
Beginning & Intermediate
Session 1 | Jun 7-Jun 28
3557301-A F 5-6pm
$180/200
Session 2 | Jul 12-Aug 2
3557301-B F 5-6pm $180/200
Session 3 | Aug 9-Aug 30
3557301-C F 5-6pm
$180/200