Martial Arts
Register at Niles Park District for karate classes. Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland's premier school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time Natonal Champion and President of the American Shotokan Association.
Beginner students will not be permitted to 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. Uniform and belt testing are options available through the ISKC instructor. Please note that the Youth and Adult classes may train together.
Location: National Park Fieldhouse, 9325 Marion (Beckwith & Harlem), Morton Grove
PRE-KARATE (Boys & Girls Ages 4-6)
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. Class limit is 6. 11 weeks.
Beginners (No experience)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-02 | 4-6 | Wed | Jun 12-Aug 21 | 4:00-4:45 pm | $162/$194 |
Beginner (1 or more prior sessions)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-01 | 4-6 | Mon | Jun 17-Aug 26 | 4:00-4:45 pm | $162/$194 |
Continuers (1 or more prior sessions)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-03 | 4-6 | Wed | Jun 12-Aug 21 | 4:50-5:35 pm | $162/$194 |
| 310602-04 | 4-6 | Mon | Jun 17-Aug 26 | 4:45-5:30 pm | $162/$194 |
Intermediate/Advanced (Instructor's permission)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-05 | 4-6 | Wed | Jun 12-Aug 21 | 5:45-6:30 pm | $162/$194 |
YOUTH & ADULT KARATE (Boys & Girls Ages 7 & Up)
ISKC's Karate classes offer a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students 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 toi the class rules. Class limit is 10. 11 weeks.
Monday Classes
Beginner-Continuer (White-Orange Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-06 | 7 & Up | Mon | Jun 17-Aug 26 | 5:30-6:25 pm | $162/$194 |
Novice/Intermediate (Yellow-Green Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-07 | 7 & Up | Mon | Jun 17-Aug 26 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $162/$194 |
Advanced (Purple-Black Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-08 | 7 & Up | Mon | Jun 17-Aug 26 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $162/$194 |
Wednesday Classes
Beginner/Continuer (White-Orange Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-09 | 7 & Up | Wed | Jun 12-Aug 21 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $162/$194 |
Novice/Intermediate (Yellow-Green Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-10 | 7 & Up | Wed | Jun 12-Aug 21 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $162/$194 |
Advanced (Purple-Black Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-11 | 7 & Up | Wed | Jun 12-Aug 21 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $162/$194 |
ADULT KARATE (Boys & Girls Ages 15 & Up)
Our Adult classes release tension, develop total body fitness, and build stamina and overall productivity. In addition to self defense skills, karate increases flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle tone, while improving core strength. Class limit is 10. 11 weeks.
Advanced (Instructor's permission)
| Code | Day | Date | Time | Res/Non-Res |
| 310602-12 | Mon | Jun 17-Aug 26 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $162/$194 |