Spring Program Guide 2013 - Skokie Park District

Martial Arts
Classes are taught by Illinois Shotokan Karate Club’s expert instructors
under the direction of John DiPsquale, for-time National Champion, U.S.
Karate National Coach and President of the National Karate Federation
of the U.S.
Beginning students will not be permitted to register in the current
session after the second class has met. Registration for continuing
through advanced students will be accepted after the start date but will
be charged the full class fee.
Pre-Karate
Students will develop agility, strength and coordination skills through fun
and creative activities. This program, designed to work with growing
minds and bodies, enhances memory and agility too.
Age: 4 - 7 Location: Golf Middle School
Beginning
152931-01 W 4/3-6/5 4-4:45P $90/$110
Continuing
152932-01 W 4/3-6/5 4:50-5:35P $90/$110
Intermediate/Advanced
152933-01 W 4/3-6/5 5:45-6:30P $90/$110
Youth Karate
Karate skills put children in touch with their bodies and help to build
coordination, agility, strength and poise as well as establishing lasting
personal safety skills. The mental aspect of karate is equal if not greater
than the physical. Practicing this art results in increased self esteem in
addition to enhancing discipline and control.
No class 5/27. Class on 6/10 will meet at Park View School.
Age: 8 - 14 Location: National Park Field
Beginning (White Belt-Stripes)
152980-01 M 4/1-6/10 4:30-5:30P $90/$110
Novice (Red-Orange Belt)
152981-01 M 4/1-6/10 5:30-6:30P $90/$110
Intermediate (Yellow-Blue Belt)
152982-01 M 4/1-6/10 6:30-7:30P $90/$110
Intermediate (Red-Blue Belt)
152982-02 W 4/3-6/5 6:30-7:30P $90/$110
Advanced (Green Belt and up)
152984-01 M 4/1-6/10 7:30-8:30P $90/$110
152984-02 W 4/3-6/5 7:30-8:30P $90/$110
Adult Karate
Adults will develop coordination, agility, strength, and personal safety
skills in a well supervised setting. (White-Orange belt). No class 5/27.
Class on 6/10 will meet at Park View School.
Age: 15 + Location: National Park Field
Beginning/Continuing (White-Orange Belt)
152985-01 M 4/1-6/10 8:30-9:30P $90/$110
Intermediate Advanced (Yellow Belt and up)
152986-01 M 4/1-6/10 8:30-10P $123/$153
Martial Arts Club
This fun Tae kwon-do club builds confidence, provides fitness, and
teaches self-discipline. Safe, expert instruction in a non-competitive
environment. Beginners to continuing students. Uniforms optional and
available upon request. No class 5/27.
Grade: 1 - 8 Location: Devonshire Park
153153-01 M 4/1-6/3 2:45-3:45P $91/$91
Aikido
Focus will be on coordination of the mind and body for better discipline,
concentration, skill, and dexterity. Learn relaxation through mediation,
misogi breathing, and the use of Aikido techniques and exercises.
Instruction in weapons such as the Bokken (wooden Sword) and the
Jo (wooden staff). Traditional martial lecture is included in lessons for
the exploration of Budo and Bushido culture. Enrollees will establish a
schedule with instructors. Optional additional sessions will be held on
Sundays (adults only) from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Location: Devonshire Center
Ages: 11 - 15
153151-01 Tu,F 4/2-4/26 7-8:30P $85/$106
153151-02 Tu,F 5/3-5/28 7-8:30P $85/$106
Ages: 16+
153152-01 Su,Tu,F 4/2-4/28 7-8:30P $85/$106
153152-02 Su,Tu,F 5/3-5/31 7-8:30P $85/$106
Brave Way Self-Defense
We will teach you and your family how to defend yourselves in two
hours. Class includes lecture, demonstration, hands-on instruction,
scenario-based training, defense against armed and unarmed attackers,
single and multiple attackers, standing & sitting, and ground techniques,
and rape defense/prevention. Includes a take home Personal Safety
Guide.
Age: 8 + Location: Weber Leisure Center
153154-01 W 4/17 7-9P $30/$38
153154-02 M 5/6 7-9P $30/$38
Tae Kwon Do
This popular martial art offers the ideal combination of fitness and
safety. Tae Kwon Do will help you develop physical, mental and muscular
strength, coordination and overall fitness. Wear loose fitting clothing.
Age: 8 - Adult Location: Oakton Center
154451-01 Tu 3/26-6/11 6:45-7:45P $128/$160
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