Martial Arts

Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale. Young children develop confidence, strength, and coordination skills through fun and creative classes. This program is specifically designed for growing minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility. Watch your child’s confidence blossom while learning karate and having a blast at the same time! Uniforms, equipment and belt testing are optional for an additional fee through the class instructor.

Instructor: Illinois Shotokan Karate Instructors, under the direction of John DiPasquale, Chief

Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs Youth karate classes will put children in touch with their bodies and offers a good mix of strength training. Children increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn lasting personal safety skills. Classes help increase self-esteem, in addition to enhancing discipline and control. Uniforms, equipment and belt testing are optional for an additional fee through the class instructor. Please note that the Youth, Parent/Child and Adult classes may train together.

Instructor: Illinois Shotokan Karate Instructors, under the direction of John DiPasquale, Chief Instructor

Classes release tension, develop total body fitness and build stamina and overall productivity! Increase flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle tone, while improving core strength. Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association.

Instructor: Illinois Shotokan Karate Instructors, under the direction of John DiPasquale, Chief Instructor