Program
Karate
Learn traditional karate techniques while building discipline, focus, and self-defense skills. Our classes are designed for students of all ages and skill levels, led by certified instructors from Illinois Shotokan Karate Club, Chicagoland’s premier karate school. Instructors emphasize proper form, respect, and personal growth through structured, engaging training.

Martial arts Options
Karate try it for free day – Ages 7 – 12
Location: Willow Center
Dates: August 20, 2026 – August 20, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Days: Thu
Ages: Ages 7 – 12.99
Pre Karate try it for free day – Ages 4 – 6
Location: Willow Center
Dates: August 20, 2026 – August 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Days: Thu
Ages: Ages 4 – 6.99
Intermediate/Advanced (3 or more sessions)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: September 4, 2026 – October 23, 2026
Time: 6:10 PM – 6:55 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 4 – 6.99
Intermediate/Adv. (Blue-Black belts)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: September 4, 2026 – October 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Advanced (Brown-Black Belt w/permission)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: September 4, 2026 – October 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Beginner/Continuer (2 or less sessions)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: September 4, 2026 – October 23, 2026
Time: 5:20 PM – 6:05 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 4 – 6.99
Beg./Cont. (White-Yellow Belts)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: September 4, 2026 – October 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Novice (Orange-Blue Belts)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: September 12, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Time: 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Beginner (White Belt)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: September 12, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Continuer (White w/stripes-Red Belts)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: September 12, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Time: 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Beginner/Continuer (White Belt)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: September 12, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 4 – 6.99
Intermediate (Green-Purple Belts)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: September 12, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Advanced (Brown-Black Belt)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: September 12, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Beg./Con. ( White – Yellow Belts)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: October 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Intermediate/Adv. (Blue-Black belts)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: October 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Advanced (Brown-Black Belt w/permission)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: October 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Intermediate/Advanced (3 or more sessions)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: October 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Time: 6:10 PM – 6:55 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 4 – 6.99
Beginner/Continuer (2 or less sessions)
Location: Willow Center
Dates: October 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Time: 5:20 PM – 6:05 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 4 – 6.99
Beginner/Continuer (White Belt)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: November 14, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 4 – 6.99
Beginner (White Belt)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: November 14, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Continuer (White w/stripes-Red Belts)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: November 14, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Time: 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Novice (Orange-Blue Belts)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: November 14, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Time: 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Intermediate (Green-Purple Belts)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: November 14, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99
Advanced (Brown-Black Belt)
Location: IL Shotokan Karate Club
Dates: November 14, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Days: Sat
Ages: Ages 7 – 99.99

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Fall Soccer
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