Karate

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.

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Martial arts Options

Program
247212

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

Enrollment
20 spots available
0 / 20 enrolled
Fee Free
Program
247212

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

Enrollment
18 spots available
2 / 20 enrolled
Fee Free
Program
247212

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

Enrollment
39 spots available
1 / 40 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
40 spots available
5 / 45 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
44 spots available
1 / 45 enrolled
In-District $158.00
Out-of-District $178.00
Program
247212

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

Enrollment
33 spots available
2 / 35 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
28 spots available
7 / 35 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
2 spots available
0 / 2 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
12 spots available
0 / 12 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
11 spots available
1 / 12 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247212

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

Enrollment
2 spots available
3 / 5 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
12 spots available
0 / 12 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
11 spots available
1 / 12 enrolled
In-District $130.00
Out-of-District $150.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
32 spots available
3 / 35 enrolled
In-District $114.00
Out-of-District $134.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
42 spots available
3 / 45 enrolled
In-District $114.00
Out-of-District $134.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
45 spots available
0 / 45 enrolled
In-District $138.00
Out-of-District $158.00
Program
247212

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

Enrollment
40 spots available
0 / 40 enrolled
In-District $114.00
Out-of-District $138.00
Program
247212

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

Enrollment
35 spots available
0 / 35 enrolled
In-District $114.00
Out-of-District $134.00
Program
247212

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

Enrollment
5 spots available
0 / 5 enrolled
In-District $98.00
Out-of-District $118.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
12 spots available
0 / 12 enrolled
In-District $98.00
Out-of-District $118.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
12 spots available
0 / 12 enrolled
In-District $98.00
Out-of-District $118.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
12 spots available
0 / 12 enrolled
In-District $98.00
Out-of-District $118.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
12 spots available
0 / 12 enrolled
In-District $98.00
Out-of-District $118.00
Program
247211

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

Enrollment
12 spots available
0 / 12 enrolled
In-District $98.00
Out-of-District $118.00
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