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Kids & Family

CL Park District Enrolling Now Winter Spring Martial Arts

including Hapkido, Pre-Karate, Shotokan Karate

(Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs)

The Crystal Lake Park District has limited spots available for the Winter sessions of Hapkido (ages 6 & up), Pre-Karate (ages 4-6) and Shotokan Karate (ages 7+). Register online today via page 45 of the digital activity guide at crystallakeparks.org. For more information on Crystal Lake Park District Martial Arts classes, contact Stephanie Scott at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1218, sscott@crystallakeparks.org. Advance registration is required for all classes.

Hapkido (Ages 6 & up)

Hapkido is the Korean Art of self-defense. What distinguishes Hapkido from other traditional martial art styles is that Hapkido is both an Art of Self-Defense and an Art of Discipline. Hapkido primarily emphasizes the subduing of an opponent with minimal strength. Traditional martial art techniques: kicks, punches, forms and blocks are taught.

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** Note: Youth Beginners will meet from approximately 7-8 pm, Advanced students meet from 7-9 pm

Mon & Wed, Jan 8-Feb 21, 7-9 pm, $88 res/$114 non-res

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Mon & Wed, Feb 26-Apr 10, 7-9 pm, $88 res/$114 non-res

Mon & Wed, Apr 15-May 22, 7-9 pm, $88 res/$114 non-res

Location: Spoerl Park Building, 7610 Pingree Rd, Crystal Lake

Illinois Shotokan Karate Club Pre-Karate (ages 4-6)

In this class, young children develop flexibility, strength and coordination through fun, yet disciplined activities.

Beginner (no experience)

Tu class location: Randall Oaks Center, West Dundee

Tu, Jan 9-Mar 26, 4:20-5:05 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Tu, Apr 2-Jun 4, 4:20-5:05 pm, $143 res/$186 non-res

Continuer or Instructor Permission

Tu class location: Randall Oaks Center, West Dundee

Tu, Jan 9-Mar 26, 5:10-5:55 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Tu, Apr 2-Jun 4, 5:10-5:55 pm,, $143 res/$186 non-res

Beginner/Continuer

Th class location: Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

Th, Jan 11-Mar 28, 5-5:45 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Th, Apr 4-Jun 6, 5-5:45 pm, $143 res/$186 non-res

Shotokan Karate (Ages 7+)

Th class location: Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

Tu class location: Liberty Elementary, 6500 Miller Rd, Carpentersville

Beginner./Continuer (White-Red Belts)

Tu, Jan 9-Mar 26, 6:30-7:25 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Th, Apr 6-Jun 4, 6:30-7:25 pm, $143 res/$186 non-res

Th, Jan 11-Mar 28, 7-7:55 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Th, Apr 4-Jun 6, 7-7:55 pm, $143 res/$186 non-res

Novice/Intermediate (Orange-Green Belts)

Tu, Jan 9-Mar 26, 7:30-8:25 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Th, Apr 6-Jun 4, 7:30-8:25 pm, $143 res/$186 non-res

Intermediate (Orange-Blue Belts)

Th, Jan 11-Mar 28, 6-6:55 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Th, Apr 4-Jun 6, 6-6:55 pm, $143 res/$186 non-res

Advanced (Green Belts & Up)

Th, Jan 11-Mar 28, 8-9:15 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Th, Apr 4-Jun 6, 8-9:15 pm, $143 res/$186 non-res

Advanced (Low Purple-Black Belts)

Tu, Jan 9-Mar 26, 8:30-9:30 pm, $171 res/$222 non-res

Th, Apr 6-Jun 4, 8:30-9:30 pm $143 res/$186 non-res

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