Martial Arts

karate

Self-Defense & Exercise
The district offers aikido, Brave Way Self Defense, and karate classes. 

info-icon2  Curt Evans at cevans@skokieparks.org

Please note that while classes may display below as available, registration does not open until the following dates:
•  Winter: December 15 for residents, December 22 for non-residents
•  Spring: March 15 for residents, March 22 for non-residents
•  Summer: May 15 for residents, May 22 for non-residents
•  Fall: August 15 for residents, August 22 for non-residents

shotokanKarate classes are operated through Chicagoland’s premier karate school, four-time national champion John DiPasquale’s Illinois Shotokan Karate Club. In addition to teaching self-defense, Shotokan karate skills will help build coordination, agility, strength and poise, in addition to fostering a strong, positive self-image.

Shotokan Pre-Karate

Young children develop flexibility, strength and coordination in safe, fun, yet disciplined activities. Watch your child’s confidence blossom and skills improve while enhancing memory and agility. Uniforms and belt-testing options are available through the instructor. No Classes on 9/22 and 10/1.
Pre-Karate: Beginner (No Experience)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/22
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
4 - 6
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Pre-Karate: Continuer (1 or more prior sessions)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/22
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
4 - 6
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Pre-Karate: Beginner (No Experience)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/3-12/17
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
4 - 6
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Pre-Karate: Continuer (1 or more prior sessions)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/3-12/17
4:50 pm- 5:35 pm
AGES
4 - 6
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Pre-Karate: Intermediate/Advanced (Instructor's permission)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/3-12/17
5:45 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
4 - 7
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Shotokan Youth/Adult Karate

Offering 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. No classes 9/22 & 10/1.
Youth/Adult Karate: Beginner/Continuer (White-Orange Belt)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/22
5:30 pm- 6:25 pm
AGES
7 - 99
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Youth/Adult Karate: Novice/Intermediate (Yellow/Green Belt)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/22
6:30 pm- 7:25 pm
AGES
7 - 99
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Youth/Adult Karate: Advanced (Purple/Black Belt)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/22
7:30 pm- 8:25 pm
AGES
7 - 99
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Youth/Adult Karate: Beginner/Continuer (White-Orange Belt)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/3-12/17
6:30 pm- 7:25 pm
AGES
7 - 99
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Youth/Adult Karate: Novice/Intermediate (Yellow/Green Belt)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/3-12/17
7:30 pm- 8:25 pm
AGES
7 - 99
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Youth/Adult Karate: Advanced (Purple/Black Belt)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/3-12/17
8:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
7 - 99
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Shotokan Adult Karate

Offering 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. Students also benefit from the mental stimulation of learning the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. 11/4 meets at Prairie View Community Center.
Adult Karate: Advanced (Instructor's Permission)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/22
8:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
15 - 99
LOCATION
National Park Field House
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$229.00 / $286.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Martial Arts Club

Young people will have fun, build confidence and whole body fitness, and learn self-defense skills and social-emotional awareness. Safety, personal responsibility and respect for self and others form the foundation of the program, nurturing the black belt leader inside of each student. Beginning and continuing students, grades 1-5 are welcome. For additional information or to order uniforms contact Grandmaster Connelly at info@connellysacademy.com. Uniforms are not required. Belt advancement demonstrations are optional and require additional fees. No classes: 10/13.
Martial Arts Club
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/15
2:30 pm- 3:30 pm
AGES
6 - 12
LOCATION
Highland School
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$210.00 / $210.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do will help you develop physical, mental and muscular strength, coordination and overall fitness. Instructors: National Tae Kwon Do Academy, Inc.
Tae Kwon Do-Kids
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/15-12/15
6:15 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
8 - 15
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$178.00 / $223.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Tae Kwon Do-Adults
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/15-12/15
7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$178.00 / $223.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Tae Kwon Do-Kids
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/18-12/18
6:15 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
8 - 15
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$165.00 / $207.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Tae Kwon Do-Adults
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/18-12/18
7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$165.00 / $207.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Filipino Martial Arts (Full Session)
Filipino Martial Arts (November Full Session)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
11/4-11/25
7:15 pm- 8:45 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$89.00 / $111.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Filipino Martial Arts (December Full Session)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/2-12/18
7:15 pm- 8:45 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$77.00 / $96.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Filipino Martial Arts (Half Session)
Filipino Martial Arts (November Half Session)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
10/30-11/20
7:15 pm- 8:45 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$51.00 / $64.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Filipino Martial Arts (December Half Session)
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/2-12/18
7:15 pm- 8:45 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$51.00 / $64.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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