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Martial ArtsIllinois Shotokan Karate ClubChildren and adults universally enjoylearning the art of karate. Classes aretaught by Illinois Shotokan Karate Club’sexpert instructors under the directionof John DiPasquale, four-time NationalChampion, U.S. Karate National Coachand President of the National KarateFederation of the U.S.Beginner students will not be permittedto register into the current session afterthe second class has met. Registrationfor continuers through advanced studentswill be accepted after the start date, butthe full class fee is required. jcPre-Karate (4–7 Years)Young children will develop agility,strength and coordination skills throughfun and creative activities. This program,specifically designed to work with growingminds and bodies, enhances memoryand agility skills, too. Watch your childblossom while learning karate and havinga blast at the same time.Min/Max: 8/15Youth Karate (8–14 Years)Karate skills put children in touch withtheir bodies and help build coordination,agility, strength and poise, as well asestablishes lasting personal safety skills.The mental aspect of karate is equal to idnot greater than the physical. Practicingthis art results in increased self-esteem,in addition to enhancing discipline andcontrol.Youth: Min/Max: 8/16Adult Karate (15 Years & Older)Release tension and develop total bodyfitness! In addition to self-defense skills,karate develops flexibility and muscletone, all while improving core strength.From work to home, the benefits ofkarate can be felt in all aspects of life.Min/Max: 8/16Parent/Child Karate (7 years & Older)*Fees are per personAn excellent opportunity to spend qualitytime with your child, while conditioningmuscles, developing coordination, andimproving cardiovascular fitness.Min/Max: 8/16• Uniforms and Belt-Testing are optionsavailable through the ISKC instructor.• Please note that the Youth, Parent/Child,and Adult classes may train together.30Shotokan Karate Classes • 11 Week Session (No class 7/4)6/13–8/29 • PLCC Gym, South Court • R: $99/NR: $124 (per person)Class Age Level Day Time CodePre-Karate 4–7 Beginner/Continuer Thursday 4:00–4:45pm #1-41242-1Pre-Karate 4–7 Intermediate/Advanced^ Thursday 4:50–5:35pm #1-41242-2Youth† 8–14 Beginner/Continuer (White) Thursday 5:40–6:35pm #1-41242-3Youth† 8–14 Intermediate (Red–Yellow) Thursday 6:40–7:35pm #1-41242-4Youth† 8–14 Advanced (Blue Belt +) Thursday 7:40–8:40pm #1-41242-5Parent/Child† 7+ Beginner/Continuer (White) Thursday 5:40–6:35pm #1-41242-6Parent/Child† 7+ Intermediate (Red–Yellow) Thursday 6:40–7:35pm #1-41242-7Parent/Child† 7+ Advanced (Blue Belt +) Thursday 7:40–8:40pm #1-41242-8Adult† 15+ Beginner/Continuer (White) Thursday 5:40–6:35pm #1-41242-9Adult† 15+ Intermediate (Red–Yellow) Thursday 6:40–7:35pm #1-41242-10Adult† 15+ Advanced (Blue Belt +) Thursday 7:40–8:40pm #1-41242-11†Parent/Child, Youth, and Adult classes train together ^Instructor permission requiredTai ChiTai Chi is a Chinese health and martialarts system that focuses on the holisticdevelopment of mind, body, and spirit.Its practice is well-known for reducingstress, increasing cardiovascular efficiency,and providing an effective system of selfdefense.It is as beautiful to watch as it isto perform—meditation in motion—that isgreat for all ages, regardless of health orphysical maladies. jcBeginning Tai Chi • Ages 18+Min/Max: 8/27Richard Kurtin, InstructorPLCC, Multi-purpose Rooms 1 & 210 weeksWednesdays, 6:00–7:30pm 6/12–8/21*R: $60/NR: $75 #1-56091-1*No Class 8/14More Shotokan Karate Classes are on page 31Continuing Tai Chi • Ages 18+Prerequisite: Beginning Tai ChiThis course provides continueddevelopment of the holistic mind, body,spirit principles presented in the beginningclass through intermediate instruction ofthe second half of the Tai Chi form.Min/Max: 6/12Richard Kurtin, InstructorPLCC, Multi-purpose Rooms 1 & 210 weeksWednesdays, 7:30–9:00pm 6/12–8/21*R: $60/NR: $75 #1-56092-1No class 8/14