Martial Arts

Increase FLEXIBILITY
while having fun and learning new skills.

Bolingbrook Park District offers a variety of martial arts programs for all ages. Taught by certified instructors, you will improve self-confidence, discipline, coordination and cardio endurance. Classes start at just 4 years-old and are available through adult-aged classes.

Types of Martial Arts offered at Bolingbrook Park District:

  • Tae Kwon Do (5 years & up)

  • Pre-Karate (4-6 years)

  • Parent/Child Karate (7 years & up)

  • Youth Karate (7-14 years)

  • Modern Arnis Filipino Martial Arts (6 years & up)

  • Adult Karate (15 years & up)

  • Mixed Martial Arts (5-14 years)

Explore Programs for Martial Arts

200532 / Pre-Karate

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

200532 A02 / Pre-Karate – Beginner/Continuer

01/06/2024 - 03/23/2024
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Ages
4-6
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 171.00/$ 243.00
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200534 / Youth Karate

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

200534 A04 / Youth Karate – Beginner (White)

01/06/2024 - 03/23/2024
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Ages
7-14
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 171.00/$ 243.00
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200536 / Parent/Child Karate

Illinois Shotokan Karate Club classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child, while conditioning muscles, developing coordination and improving cardiovascular fitness. 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. Fees are per person.

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

200536 A08 / Parent/Child Karate – Advanced (2nd Brown-Black)

01/06/2024 - 03/23/2024
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages
7-18
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 171.00/$ 243.00
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200538 / Adult Karate

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

200538 A01 / Adult Karate

01/09/2024 - 03/26/2024
8:30 pm - 9:25 pm
Ages
Adult
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 171.00/$ 243.00
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200542 / Youth Modern Arnis Martial Arts

Modern Arnis is a weapon based Filipino martial art style founded by Grandmaster Remy Presas. Modern Arnis emphasizes the use of sticks, knives and empty hand techniques. It also incorporates other martial arts such as Small-Circle Jujitsu to create a unique self-defense system based on body mechanics, fluidity, and functionality. Filipino Martial Arts are showcased in Hollywood in TV shows such as Arrow and in Movies such as The Borne Identity.

200542 B01 / Modern Arnis Filipino Martial Arts

03/30/2024 - 05/25/2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 78.00/$ 117.00
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200544 / Adult Modern Arnis Martial Arts

Modern Arnis is a weapon based Filipino martial art style founded by Grandmaster Remy Presas. Modern Arnis emphasizes the use of sticks, knives and empty hand techniques. It also incorporates other martial arts such as Small-Circle Jujitsu to create a unique self-defense system based on body mechanics, fluidity, and functionality. Filipino Martial Arts are showcased in Hollywood in TV shows such as Arrow and in Movies such as The Borne Identity. ADP YP

200544 B01 / Modern Arnis Filipino Martial Arts

03/30/2024 - 05/25/2024
10:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 148.00/$ 219.00
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200545 / Tae Kwon Do

New–Tae Kwon Do program instructed by Grandmaster H. Thomas Cameron. He is an 8th degree black belt with 47 years of experience. He was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the 2018 Grandmaster of the year and has recently been included in the book The Worlds Greatest Living Martial Artists. Students will learn self-defense as well as improving each students self-confidence, discipline, coordination, physical and mental capabilities. Testing fee is $60 and includes the belt and materials. Please wear athletic clothes, no jeans.

200545 B01 / Tae Kwon Do-Beginner/White Belt

03/08/2024 - 05/03/2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages
5-17
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 60.00/$ 90.00
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200547 / Victory Mixed Martial Arts

Our classes will provide a safe (and fun!) environment where students will learn the most effective styles of modern mixed martial arts, infused with lessons on character development. We incorporate boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu-jitsu in our structured curriculum. Every class begins and finishes with a “Mat Chat”, a personal development topic such as focus, confidence, discipline, bully-awareness ect. Students are expected to know the techniques and understand the Mat Chat by the end of each session. Learn more about our program at www.victorymmaacademy.com

200547 B01 / Victory Mixed Martial Arts

03/06/2024 - 04/10/2024
5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
Ages
5-8
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 84.00/$ 135.00
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