Martial Arts
Shotokan Karate Classes
Register at Niles Park District for karate classes. Illinios Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland's premier karate school taught under the direction of John DiPasquale, 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 the ISKC instructor. Please note that the Youth, Parent/Child, and Adult classes may train together. Please visit www.iskc.com for more information, or call 847-359-0666.
Location: National Park Fieldhouse, 9325 Marion, Morton Grove
No class Monday, May 27
PRE-KARATE (4-6 years)
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. No class May 27.
Pre-Karate Beginner (No experience)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-01 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 4:00-4:45 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-01 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 4:00-4:45 pm | $142/$176- 10 wks |
Pre-Karate Continuers (1 or more prior sessions)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-02 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 4:50-5:35 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-02 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 4:50-5:35 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
Intermediate/Advanced (Instructors permission)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-03 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 5:45-6:30 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-03 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 5:45-6:30 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
Beginner/Continuer
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-06 | Mon | Jan 8-Mar 25 | 4:30-5:15 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-06 | Mon | April 1-June 10 | 4:30-5:15 pm | $142/$176- 10 wks |
YOUTH KARATE (7-14 years)
ISKC's Youth Karate classes will put children in touch with their bodies and offers a good mix of strength training, with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Children 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 comforming to the class rules. No class May 27.
MONDAY CLASSES Ages 7-14
Beginner/Novice (White-Red Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-07 | Mon | Jan 8-Mar 25 | 5:20-6:15 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-07 | Mon | April 1-June 10 | 5:20-6:15 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
Intermediate (Orange-Blue Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-08 | Mon | Jan 8-Mar 25 | 6:20-7:15 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-08 | Mon | April 1-June 10 | 6:20-7:15 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
Advanced (Green Belt & Up)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-09 | Mon | Jan 8-Mar 25 | 7:20-8:15 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-09 | Mon | April 1-June 10 | 7:20-8:15 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
WEDNESDAY CLASSES Ages 7-14
Beginner/Continuer (White-Orange Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-04 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-04 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
Novice/Intermediate (Yellow-Green Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-05 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-05 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
Advanced (Purple-Black Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-12 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-12 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
PARENT/CHILD KARATE (7 Years & Up)
An excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your child, while conditioning muscles, developing coordination, and improving cardiovascular fitness. Fees are per person.
Beginner/Continuer (White-Orange Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-13 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-13 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 6:30-7:25 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
Novice/Intermediate (Yellow-Green Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-14 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-14 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 7:30-8:25 pm | $142/$176- 10 wks |
Advanced (Purple-Black Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-15 | Wed | Jan 10-Mar 27 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-15 | Wed | April 3-June 5 | 8:30-9:30 pm | $143/$176- 10 wks |
ADULT KARATE (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. No class May 27.
Beginner/Continuers (White-Orange Belt)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-10 | Mon | Jan 8-Mar 25 | 8:20-9:20 pm | $171/$211- 12 wks |
210602-10 | Mon | April 1-June 10 | 8:20-9:20 pm | $142/$176- 10 wks |
Intermediate/Advanced (Yellow Belt & Up)
Code | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110602-11 | Mon | Jan 8-Mar 25 | 8:20-9:50 pm | $216/$271- 12 wks |
210602-11 | Mon | April 1-June 10 | 8:20-9:50 pm | $180/$227- 10 wks |