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Looking for a Healthy Summer Activity? ISKC Karate Classes Begin this June!
Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs provide instruction at 75 park districts around the Chicagoland area.
If you are looking for a healthy, summertime activity that increases balance, coordination and strength, consider karate classes offered through Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs (ISKC).
Classes are taught by Chief Instructor and founder John Di Pasquale, in addition to an array of other instructors who have a combined 50 years of experience teaching martial arts. Class locations are at park districts located in the north and northwest suburbs, the north shore, as well as the south and southwest suburbs.
Classes are held every day of the week with the exception of Sundays, and are available to children ages four to adult. Karate is an individual sport, and students of all skill levels are invited to register.
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“I’m proud of the fact that we have created a real sense of community through our karate programs, and a foundation for lasting relationships that begins in our classes,” Di Pasquale said. “Respect is an integral part of what we teach here at ISKC.”
Students will develop self-discipline and self-defense skills, and parent/child classes are also available.
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In addition to being popular with young people, more adult women and men are getting involved in the sport, which is an excellent form of exercise and improves muscle tone and cardiovascular conditioning.
The majority of classes begin in the late afternoon or early evening during the week, and Saturday classes start in the morning or early afternoon. Each class lasts between 45 minutes and an hour.
Shotokan is a specific type of karate, which originated in Japan and derived from Okinawa Arts. The martial art places an equal emphasis on hand and foot techniques, and utilizes the body instead of weapons for self-defense.
Lessons through ISKC are offered at 75 park districts throughout the Chicagoland area, which can be found here: www.ISKC.com/locations.
Registration for the summer session will be held during the first three weeks of June. Class sizes are limited, so call now to reserve your spot. For more information, visit www.ISKC.com or call 847-359-0666.
