Martial Arts
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.
Apr 11 – Jun 13
Beginner-Continuing Level
2417100-A W 4-4:45pm $113/133
Intermediate/Advanced Level (2 or more prior sessions)
2417100-B W 4:55-5:40pm $113/133
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.
Apr 11 - Jun 13
Beginner-Continuing | White-Red Belts
2417101-A
W
5:45-6:40pm $113/133 per person
Intermediate | Orange-Blue Belts
2417101-B
W
6:45-7:40pm $113/133 per person
Advanced | Green Belts & Up
2417101-C
W
7:45-9pm
$130/150 per person
Karate
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.
Apr 11 - Jun 13
Beginner-Continuer | White-Red Belts
2417102-A W 5:45-6:40pm $113/133
Intermediate | Orange-Blue Belts
2417102-B W 6:45-7:40pm $113/133
Advanced | Green Belts & Up
2417102-C W 7:45-9pm $130/150
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 | Apr 6-May 4
2557301-A F 5-6pm
$180/200
Session 2 | May 11- Jun 1
2557301-B F 5-6pm
$144/164
Spring 2018 • Park District of Highland Park
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