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Downers Grove Karate & Martial Arts Classes
Karate classes for children 4+ and Adults in Downers Grove, IL.
Downers Grove KARATE & MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES
Welcome - We are so glad you're here!
WHO ARE WE? Founded by John DiPasquale in 1978, Illinois Shotokan Karate Club offers Shotokan Karate Classes in Downers Grove, Illinois, through safe park district locations. With over 30 years in the business, our martial arts classes are taught by knowledgeable, experienced instructors, and offers opportunities to compete and give back through volunteer work. We believe in developing well-round, good citizens through our program and many of our students stay with our club for 10+ years!
FUN FACTS:
Illinois Shotokan has been in business for over 40 years - and we plan on sticking around!
No Contrasts - unlike many storefront locations, we do not require a contract or monthly commitments. Try a session of karate and if you love it, sign back up! If its not you’re thing, no harm no foul!
Karate Classes are held at safe Downers Grove Park District Locations with staff on-site.
We teach Shotokan karate, one of the most traditional styles of karate from Japan.
Our owner, John DiPasquale is the current President of the American Shotokan Karate Association and has trained countless USA team athletes who have won titles across the world.
Each year ISKC bring over one hundred students to compete around the country at the USA Karate Nationals.
This year two of our full-time Senseis competed on the US Karate team and traveled to places like Morocco, Uruguay and Portugal.
Youth-Karate/Safety (7-14 years)
Karate can release tensions brought on by school and peers. The confidence gained through karate helps foster a strong positive self-image. The mental aspect of this program is both enjoyable and beneficial. Karate can improve your child’s sports, school and social activities.
PARENT/CHILD-KARATE/SAFETY (CHILDREN 7 YEARS AND UP)
This program provides an excellent opportunity to share quality time with your child while developing muscle tone, coordination, cardiovascular fitness and karate skills. Regardless of age, weight or current physical condition, karate can put your family on the right track to physical well-being. This class is open to parents and their children.
ADULT-KARATE/SAFETY (15 YEARS & OLDER)
Karate is great for improving physical fitness, meeting new people and building self-confidence as well as releasing tension and developing cardiovascular fitness. The self-defense skills learned through karate are invaluable if ever confronted with a dangerous situation that may involve you or a loved one. The class is a must for the single parent wishing to protect themselves and family.
PRE-KARATE/SAFETY 4-6 YEARS)
Through a variety of fun and creative activities, young children will develop coordination, strength and personal safety skills in a well-supervised setting. This program will give your child the lead she/he needs in developing memory and agility skills necessary to be successful in school and other sports.
Fill out the form to the left and one of our instructors will be in contact with you within 2 business days, if not sooner!
If you need more immediate assistance, please contact us at 847-359-0666 to speak with an ISKC Staff Member or Instructor.
We look forward to seeing you in our classes soon!