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Martial Arts SHOTOKAN KARATE Illinois Shotokan Karate Club All over the world, children and adults enjoy learning karate. Our classes are taught by Illinois Shotokan Karate Club’s expert instructors, under the direction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion, US Karate National Coach, and President of the National Karate Federation of the US. Beginning students are not permitted to register for the current session after the second class has met. Registration for continuing through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required. jc Pre-Karate (4 –7 years) Young children develop flexibility, strength, and coordination in fun, yet disciplined activities. This program is specifically designed for growing minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility. Watch your child’s confidence blossom, as his skills improve. Min/Max: 8/15 Shotokan Karate at Prairie Lakes Prairie Lakes, Mountain View Rooms 1–3 Thursdays, 1/7–3/17 11 weeks R: $107/NR: $133 (per person) Class Age Level Pre-Karate 4 –7 Beginner/Continuer Pre-Karate 4 –7 Intermediate/Advanced^ Youth* 8 –14 Beginner/Continuer (White) 5:40 – 6:35p #441242-3 Youth* 8 –14 Intermediate (Red–Yellow) 6:40 –7:35p #441242-4 Youth* 8 –14 Advanced (Blue Belt+) 7:40 – 8:40p #441242-5 Parent/Child* 7+ Beginner/Continuer (White) 5:40 – 6:35p #441242-6 * Parent/Child 7+ Intermediate (Red–Yellow) 6:40 –7:35p #441242-7 Parent/Child* 7+ Advanced (Blue Belt+) 7:40 – 8:40p #441242-8 * Adult 15+ Beginner/Continuer (White) 5:40 – 6:35p #441242-9 Adult* 15+ Intermediate (Red–Yellow) 6:40 –7:35p #441242-10 Adult* 15+ Advanced (Blue Belt+) 7:40 – 8:40p #441242-11 *Parent/Child, Youth, and Adult classes train together ^Instructor permission required Parent/Child Karate (Children 7+) *Fees are per person Spend quality time with your child, while conditioning muscles, developing coordination, and improving cardiovascular fitness. Min/Max: 8/16 •Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor. •Please note that the Youth, Parent/Child, and Adult classes may train together. 34 Photo: Shotokan Karate Youth Karate (8 –14 years) Karate puts children in touch with their bodies, and offers a good mix of strength training, with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Children increase their coordination, agility, and poise, as well as learn lasting personal safety skills. They also benefit from the mental stimulation of learning the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. Min/Max: 8/16 Adult Karate (15 years and older) Release tension, develop total body fitness, and build stamina and overall productivity! In addition to self-defense skills, karate increases flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle tone, while improving core strength. Min/Max: 8/16 4:00 – 4:45p #441242-1 4:50 –5:35p #441242-2 Shotokan Karate at Central Community Center, Mt. Prospect Central Community Center • 1000 W. Central Road, Mt. Prospect Wednesdays, 1/6 –3/23 12 weeks R: $117/NR: $146 (per person) *1.5 hour classes, R: $159/NR: $239 (per person) Class Age Level Pre-Karate 4 –7 Beginner/Continuer Pre-Karate 4 –7 Intermediate/Advanced^ Youth 8 –14 Begin./Cont. (White and Red) Youth 8 –14 Novice (Orange–Yellow) Youth* 8 –14 Inter./Adv. (Blue Belt+) Adult Adult* 4:00 – 4:45p #441243-1 4:45 –5:30p #441243-2 5:30 – 6:30p #441243-3 6:30 –7:30p #441243-4 6:30 – 8:00p #441243-5 15+ Begin./Cont. (White – Purple) 8:00 –9:00p #441243-6 15+ Inter./Adv. (Brown– Black) 8:00 –9:30p #441243-7 ^Instructor permission required