Martial Arts
Shotokan Karate Classes
Register at Niles Park District for karate classes. 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 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 ISKC instructior. Please note that the Youth and Adult classes train together.
Location: National Park Fieldhouse, 9325 Marion (Beckwith & Harlem), Morton Grove
PRE-KARATE (Boys & Girls 4-6 years)
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. Class limit of 6.
Pre-Karate Beginner (No expereince)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-04 | 4-6 | Mon | Sept 14-Dec 21 | 4:00-4:45 pm | $244/$280 |
Pre-Karate Continuer (1 or more prior session)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-08 | 4-6 | Mon | Sept 14-Dec 21 | 4:45-5:30 pm | $244/$280 |
Beginner/Continuer (White-Red Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-01 | 4-6 | Wed | Sept 9-Dec 16 | 4:00-4:45 pm | $244/$280 |
Novice/Intermediate (Orange & Up)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-03 | 4-6 | Wed | Sept 9-Dec 16 | 4:45-5:30 pm | $244/$280 |
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 to the class rules. Class limit of 10.
Beginner/Continuer (White-Orange Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-05 | 7 & Up | Mon | Sept 14-Dec 21 | 5:30-6:25 pm | $244/$280 |
| 410602-09 | 7 & Up | Wed | Sept 9-Dec 16 | 5:30-6:25 pm | $244/$280 |
Novice Intermediate (Yellow-Blue Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-06 | 7 & Up | Mon | Sept 14-Dec 21 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $244/$280 |
Novice/Intermediate (Yellow-Green Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-10 | 7 & Up | Wed | Sept 9-Dec 16 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $244/$280 |
Advanced (Green-Black Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-07 | 7 & Up | Mon | Sept 14-Dec 21 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $244/$280 |
Intermediate/Advanced (Low Purple-2nd Brown Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-13 | 7 & Up | Wed | Sept 9-Dec 16 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $244/$280 |
Advanced (1st Brown-Black Belt)
| Code | Age | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-11 | 7 & Up | Wed | Sept 9-Dec 16 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $244/$280 |
ADULT KARATE (15 years & Up)
Advanced (Instructor's Permission)
| Code | Day | Date (15 wks) | Time | Res/NR |
| 410602-12 | Mon | Sept 14-Dec 21 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $244/$280 |
