20 www.brparks.org Taekwondo Tae Kwon Do is one of <strong>the</strong> <strong>new</strong>est 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 <strong>the</strong> opportunity to improve concentration and self esteem, achieve lifelong physical fitness, and learn self-defense skills. Classes are under <strong>the</strong> direction of Grand Master Ki Hong Kim* (8th Dan World Tae Kwon Do Federation.) A $45.00 uniform fee is required at <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>Ad</strong>ult Taekwondo 14 + Sep 5 – Dec 19 7:10 – 8:00pm $176 (192) Little Dragons: Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games for <strong>the</strong>ir ability. Focus is on developing balance, coordination, and respect for <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>with</strong> a fun opportunity to spend time toge<strong>the</strong>r while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calis<strong>the</strong>nics, and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking, and blocking. <strong>Ad</strong>ult Taekwondo: Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through <strong>the</strong> study of forms, stances, and <strong>the</strong> skills of punching, kicking, and blocking. Illinois Shotokan Karate Illinois Shotokan Karate Club, under <strong>the</strong> direction of former National Champion John DiPasquale, teaches <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong>se classes. Beginning students will not be permitted to register into <strong>the</strong> current session after <strong>the</strong> second class. Fees will NOT be prorated. <strong>Ad</strong>ult classes are ideal for releasing tension and developing cardiovascular fitness. Uniforms and Belt Testing are <strong>the</strong> 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/<strong>Ad</strong>v (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-<strong>Ad</strong>vanced (purple-black belt) 8-14 Sep 7 – Dec 14 7:40 – 8:35pm $126 ($136) KM13-1 <strong>Ad</strong>ult Karate-Beg/Inter (white-purple belt) 15 & up Sep 7 – Dec 14 8:40 – 9:40pm $126 ($136) KM14-1 <strong>Ad</strong>ult Karate-<strong>Ad</strong>vanced (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 <strong>Ad</strong>ult Karate-Beg/Cont (white-yellow belt) 15 & up Sep 4 – Dec 11 8:35 – 9:30pm $131 ($141) KM7-1 <strong>Ad</strong>ult Karate-Int/<strong>Ad</strong>v (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-<strong>Ad</strong>vanced (blue-black belt) 7-14 Sep 4 – Dec 18 7:45 – 8:45pm $131 ($141)
www.brparks.org SPORTS 21 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CNH (CASE NEW HOLLAND) FOR THEIR SPORTS SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in sponsoring our sports programs, please contact Mark Pasqualini at mpasqualini@brparks.org Thank you to our volunteer coaches whose dedication and hard work help make our Tball programs a success! Look for TBall sign up in <strong>the</strong> 2013 Winter/Spring Brochure
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