martialarts

Meet Your Karate Instructor!

Ron Stein

Ron, a national Karate champion, has taught at the Community House for over 20 years A long standing member of the Japan Karate Association, he has taught around the world. He has worked with a numerous institutions and companies including: University of Chicago, NSSRA, US Embassy of Tokyo, and the US Marine Corp.

Traditional Karate emphasizes the principles and applications of a weaponless self-defense through the use of body dynamics and mental discipline. Participants learn alertness, self-control, and mental strategies to meet life’s challenges. There are 11 belt levels (kyu) before first-degree Black belt (shodan). A new student is assigned the White belt rank (eleventh kyu). Students must fulfill specific requirements under normal practice conditions and in a test environment for promotion up to and including the Black belt (dan). NOTE: Uniforms, belts, tests, and tournaments are optional at an additional cost.

Karate

Pee Wee Karate

Students learn how to control their energy levels and concentration through study of fundamental Karate principles. Participants will learn how to follow instructions and exercise self control in a fun and exciting environment.

Age 4-5

M: $365 / NM : $469

16942 Th 3:50-4:20 pm 9/7-12/14

NO CLASS: 11/23

Karate I

This class is for the beginner student through Orange belt/White stripe.

Age 5-10

M: $679 / NM: $885

16943 Tu,Th 4:30-5:15 pm 9/7-12/14

NO CLASS: 11/23

Karate II

Students must have the belt rank of Orange belt through Green belt to participate in this class.

Age 7-12

M: $1,009 / NM: $1,309

16944 Tu,Th 5:30-6:15 pm 9/7-12/14

Sa 10:20-11:20 am

NO CLASS: 11/23

Advanced Karate

Class curriculum enables the beginner student through advanced to develop an effective form of self-defense. This class will allow one to acquire the self-control and physical readiness to meet many of life’s challenges. Beginner through Black belt.

Age 11 & Up

M: $1,055 / NM: $1,369

16945 Tu,Th 6:30-7:30 pm 9/7-12/14

Sa 10:20-11:20 am

NO CLASS: 11/23

Taekwondo

is a 2,000-year - old martial art that is accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities. Students can improve concentration , self - esteem, and achieve lifelong physical fitness while learning self-defense skills through Taekwondo .

NOTE: A $ 50 uniform fee is required at the first class. Belt testing is offered through KH Kim Taekwondo at an additional fee and is held twice a year. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gear.

Little Dragons

This introductory class is designed to captivate the interest of our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games for their ability. This class focuses on developing balance, coordination and respect for the discipline of martial arts training.

Beginner: Yellow Belt

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center

Age 4-5

M: $235 / NM : $305

16936 W 4-4:40 pm 9/6-12/20

NO CLASS: 11/1, 11/22

Parent & Child Taekwondo

Improve physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking and blocking. Fee includes instruction for one parent and one child.

All Belts

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center

Age 7 & Up

M: $235 / NM : $305

16939 W 5:40-6:35 pm 9/6-12/20

NO CLASS: 11/1, 11/22

Early Taekwondo

Designed especially for younger children, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skills and selfconfidence through creative activities.

All Belts

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center

Age 4-7

M: $235 / NM : $305

Youth Taekwondo

This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout including punching, kicking and blocking skills. Participants will improve coordination, power of concentration, balance and both physical and mental discipline.

All Belts

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center

Age 8-13

M:

/ NM : $305

Teen & Adult Taekwondo

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

All Belts

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Age 14 & Up

M: $235 / NM : $305