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Taekwondo
Tae Kwon Do is one of the newest Olympic sports. Taekwondo is a 2000-year-old martial art, offering a variety of benefits
for people of all ages and physical abilities. Students have the opportunity to improve concentration and self esteem, achieve
lifelong physical fitness, and learn self-defense skills. Classes are under the direction of Grand Master Ki Hong Kim* (8th
Dan World Tae Kwon Do Federation.) A $45.00 uniform fee is required at the first class. All colored belt students are required
to have complete sparring gears. BR
Wednesday, KLM Lodge, 5901 S. County Line Rd., Hinsdale Min/Max 2/15
Code Level Ages Dates Time Fees
TK1 Little Dragons I 4-5 Sep 5 – Dec 19 4:00 – 4:40pm $176 (192)
TK2 Little Dragons II 4-5 Sep 5 – Dec 19 4:45 – 5:25pm $176 (192)
TK3 Early Taekwondo 6-7 Sep 5 – Dec 19 5:30 – 6:15pm $176 (192)
TK4 Youth Taekwondo 8-13 Sep 5 – Dec 19 6:20 – 7:05pm $176 (192)
TK5 Parent/Child Taekwondo 7+ w/parent Sep 5 – Dec 19 7:10 – 8:00pm $176 (192)
TK6 Adult Taekwondo 14 + Sep 5 – Dec 19 7:10 – 8:00pm $176 (192)
Little Dragons: Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games for their ability. Focus is on developing balance,
coordination, and respect for the discipline of martial arts training.
Early Taekwondo: This program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skill, and self-confidence through creative activities.
Youth Taekwondo: This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout including punching, kicking, and blocking skills, using the
Taekwondo tradition, and self control. Participants will improve coordination, power of concentration, balance, and both physical and
mental discipline.
Parent/Child Taekwondo: This class provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental
conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics, and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking, and blocking.
Adult Taekwondo: Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study
of forms, stances, and the skills of punching, kicking, and blocking.
Illinois Shotokan Karate
Illinois Shotokan Karate Club, under the direction of former National Champion John DiPasquale, teaches
the martial art of Japanese Karate. A variety of fun, creative activities help children develop coordination,
strength, and karate skills in a safe and well-supervised setting. Participants will gain discipline, confidence,
flexibility, and stamina in addition to learning self-defense. Punches, blocks, and kicks are covered
in these classes. Beginning students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the
second class. Fees will NOT be prorated. Adult classes are ideal for releasing tension and developing cardiovascular
fitness. Uniforms and Belt Testing are the options available through ISKC instructor. BR
Friday: Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont No class Nov 23 Min/Max 1/7
Code Level Ages Dates Time Fees
KM8-1 Pre-Karate Beginner/Cont (1 or less prior sessions) 4-7 Sep 7 – Dec 14 4:00 – 4:45pm $126 ($136)
KM9-1 Pre-Karate Inter/Adv (2 or more prior sessions) 4-7 Sep 7 – Dec 14 4:50 – 5:35pm $126 ($136)
KM10-1 Youth Karate-Beg/Cont (white-orange belt) 8-14 Sep 7 – Dec 14 5:40 – 6:35pm $126 ($136)
KM11-1 Youth Karate-Inter (yellow-green belt) 8-14 Sep 7 – Dec 14 6:40 – 7:35pm $126 ($136)
KM12-1 Youth Karate-Advanced (purple-black belt) 8-14 Sep 7 – Dec 14 7:40 – 8:35pm $126 ($136)
KM13-1 Adult Karate-Beg/Inter (white-purple belt) 15 & up Sep 7 – Dec 14 8:40 – 9:40pm $126 ($136)
KM14-1 Adult Karate-Advanced (brown-black belt) 15 & up Sep 7 – Dec 14 8:40 – 10:00pm $147 ($157)
Tuesday: Darien Park District Com Ctr Gym, 7301 Fairview Ave, Darien Min/Max 1/5
Code Level Age Dates Times Fees
KM6-1 Adult Karate-Beg/Cont (white-yellow belt) 15 & up Sep 4 – Dec 11 8:35 – 9:30pm $131 ($141)
KM7-1 Adult Karate-Int/Adv (blue belt and up) 15 & up Sep 4 – Dec 11 8:35 – 9:45pm $154 ($164)
Tuesday: Clarendon Hills Com Ctr, 315 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills No class Nov 6 Min/Max 1/12
Code Level Age Dates Time Fees
KC1-1 Pre-Karate Beginner 4-7 Sep 4 – Dec 18 4:15 – 5:00pm $131 ($141)
KC2-1 Pre-Karate Cont (2 or more sessions) 4-7 Sep 4 – Dec 18 5:00 – 5:45pm $131 ($141)
KC3-1 Youth Karate-Beg/Cont (white belt) 7-14 Sep 4 – Dec 18 5:50 – 6:45pm $131 ($141)
KC4-1 Youth Karate-Inter (red-yellow belt) 7-14 Sep 4 – Dec 18 6:45 – 7:40pm $131 ($141)
KC5-1 Youth Karate-Advanced (blue-black belt) 7-14 Sep 4 – Dec 18 7:45 – 8:45pm $131 ($141)