Martial Arts

Taekwondo

Students have the opportunity to improve concentration and self-esteem, achieve lifelong physical fitness and learn self-defense skills. A uniform fee of $50 is required at the first class.

KH Kim Taekwondo offers belt testing twice a year at an additional fee. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gear.

Instructor: K.H. Kim Staff

Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

Fees: $144 R / $172 NR

Little Dragons

Class captivates the interest of our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games. This class focuses on developing balance, coordination and respect for the discipline of martial arts training.

Early Taekwondo

This program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skills and self-confidence through creative activities.

Youth Taekwondo

This program provides a balanced cardiovascular workout using Taekwondo tradition and self-control including punching, kicking and blocking skills. Participants improve coordination, power of concentration, balance and physical and mental discipline.

Parent/Child Taekwondo

This class provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics and traditional Taekwondo techniques.

Adult Taekwondo

Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on the study of forms, stances and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking.

Shotokan Karate Club

Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Beginner students are not permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met. Registration for continuer students is accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required. Uniforms and belt testing are options available through the ISKC instructor.

Instructor: Illinois Shotokan Karate Club Staff

Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

Pre-Karate

In our pre-karate safety classes, young children develop flexibility, strength and coordination in fun, yet disciplined activities.

Parent/Child Karate

Parent/Child classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child, while conditioning muscles, developing coordination and improving cardiovascular fitness. Fees are per person.

*Please note: with adult

Youth/Adult Karate

ISKC’s youth karate classes put children in touch with their bodies and offer a good mix of strength training, cardiovascular and flexibility exercises.