Karate

We offer pre-karate classes for ages 4-6 and youth/adult karate classes for ages 7 and up through Shotokan Karate. Young children learn beginning techniques in pre-karate and older kids and adults advance their skills in the Karate series that teaches basics, forms and sparring. Youth and adult classes are a perfect way for a parent/guardian to learn alongside their kids.

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Pre-Karate classes

For ages 4-6

In our Pre-Karate safety classes, 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.

Youth/Adult Karate classes

For ages 7+

ISKC’s karate classes offers a good mix of strength training, and help develop flexibility, strength and concentration skills. Students increase their coordination, agility and balance, as well as learn about personal safety. If you are looking for an activity to do as a family, these classes are the perfect fit! Learn karate alongside your child and spend quality time together.

Civic Center Gym 327 W. Wilson St. Civic Center

Karate classes are held in Batavia at the Civic Center Gym, in Geneva at Geneva Park District’s Sunset Community Center and in St. Charles at the St. Charles at Pottawatomie Community Center.

Classes are offered through Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs led by John diPasquale, the founder and chief instructor of Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs. He is a seventh-degree blackbelt and was a member of the U.S. Karate Team for eight years and a Coach of the U.S.A. National Team for five years. He is a four time National Champion and won the U.S. team trial three times.