Athletics - Martial Arts

Dundee Township Park District proudly offers our community the best martial arts training for all ages, including Kodokan Judo, Isshinryu Karate, and Shotokan Karate.

    Isshinryu Karate

    Isshinryu Karate 15362

    The Isshinryu Karate program has been offered through the DTPD since 1975. We offer a versatile martial art that builds confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense in a fun, supportive environment. These classes are ideal for all ages and experience, using traditional Okinawan techniques to improve balance, coordination, and focus, while also developing effective self-defense skills. Classes are taught by Bruce Butz and Rick Fryer. Contractual

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    Isshinryu Karate
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 16 through 99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $100 / $120
    Thu: Jan. 29-Mar. 19
    6:15-8:15pm
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    Isshinryu Karate 25360

    The Isshinryu Karate program has been offered through the DTPD since 1975. We offer a versatile martial art that builds confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense in a fun, supportive environment. These classes are ideal for all ages and experience, using traditional Okinawan techniques to improve balance, coordination, and focus, while also developing effective self-defense skills. Classes are taught by Bruce Butz and Rick Fryer. Contractual

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    Isshinryu Karate- Beginners
    Rakow Center
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $85 / $105
    Wed: Mar. 25-May. 27
    6:00-7:00pm
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    Isshinryu Karate 25361

    The Isshinryu Karate program has been offered through the DTPD since 1975. We offer a versatile martial art that builds confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense in a fun, supportive environment. These classes are ideal for all ages and experience, using traditional Okinawan techniques to improve balance, coordination, and focus, while also developing effective self-defense skills. Classes are taught by Bruce Butz and Rick Fryer. Contractual

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    Isshinryu Karate- Beg/Adv
    Rakow Center
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $85 / $122
    Wed: Mar. 25-May. 27
    7:00-8:00pm
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    Isshinryu Karate 25362

    The Isshinryu Karate program has been offered through the DTPD since 1975. We offer a versatile martial art that builds confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense in a fun, supportive environment. These classes are ideal for all ages and experience, using traditional Okinawan techniques to improve balance, coordination, and focus, while also developing effective self-defense skills. Classes are taught by Bruce Butz and Rick Fryer. Contractual

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    Isshinryu- Beg/Adv- 16 and older
    Rakow Center
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    Fees (R/NR)
    $125 / $145
    Thu: Mar. 26-May. 28
    6:15-8:00pm
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    Kodokan Judo

    Kodokan Judo 25365

    In Kodokan Judo and learn how to fall, throw, control, and apply pins and submissions while building confidence, discipline, and resilience in a supportive training environment. Challenge yourself both physically and mentally under the guidance of Jesse Ramirez, with over 20 years of Judo experience, and his assistant Antonio Ramirez, dedicated to teaching students the way of Judo. Contractual

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    Kodokan Judo- Beginner
    Rakow Center
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $85 / $105
    Sat: Mar. 28-May. 30
    10:00-11:00am
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    Kodokan Judo 25366

    In Kodokan Judo and learn how to fall, throw, control, and apply pins and submissions while building confidence, discipline, and resilience in a supportive training environment. Challenge yourself both physically and mentally under the guidance of Jesse Ramirez, with over 20 years of Judo experience, and his assistant Antonio Ramirez, dedicated to teaching students the way of Judo. Contractual

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    Kodokan Judo- Advanced
    Rakow Center
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $85 / $105
    Sat: Mar. 28-May. 30
    11:15-12:15pm
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    Kodokan Judo- Advanced
    Rakow Center
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $85 / $105
    Sun: Mar. 22-May. 31
    10:00-11:00am
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    Shotokan Karate

    Shotokan Karate 25374

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. In our PreKarate Safety classes, young children develop flexibility, strength and coordinaton in fun, yet disciplined activities. This program is specifically designed for growing minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility. Watch your child’s confidence blossom and their skills improve.

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    Pre Karate: Beginner/Continuer 4-6 yrs old
    Crystal Lake Main Beach House
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $163 / $183
    Thu: Apr. 02-Jun. 04
    5:00-5:45pm
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    Shotokan Karate 25375

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. ISKC’s karate classes offers a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. - Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor - Please note that the Youth and Adult classes train together - Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met - Registration for continuers through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required - Please visit www.iskc.com for more information or call us at 847-359-0666

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    Beginner/Continuer: White- Red Belts
    Crystal Lake Main Beach House
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $163 / $183
    Thu: Apr. 02-Jun. 04
    6:00-6:55pm
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    Shotokan Karate 25376

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. ISKC’s karate classes offers a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. - Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor - Please note that the Youth and Adult classes train together - Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met - Registration for continuers through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required - Please visit www.iskc.com for more information or call us at 847-359-0666

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    Intermediate: Orange-Purple Belts
    Crystal Lake Main Beach House
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $163 / $183
    Thu: Apr. 02-Jun. 04
    7:00-7:55pm
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    Shotokan Karate 25377

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. ISKC’s karate classes offers a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. - Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor - Please note that the Youth and Adult classes train together - Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met - Registration for continuers through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required - Please visit www.iskc.com for more information or call us at 847-359-0666

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    Advanced: Brown- Black Belts
    Crystal Lake Main Beach House
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $183 / $203
    Thu: Apr. 02-Jun. 04
    8:00-9:15pm
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    Shotokan Karate 25370

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. In our PreKarate Safety classes, young children develop flexibility, strength and coordinaton in fun, yet disciplined activities. This program is specifically designed for growing minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility. Watch your child’s confidence blossom and their skills improve.

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    Pre-Karate: Beginner 4-6 yrs old
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Ages between 4 through 6.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $163 / $183
    Tue: Apr. 07-Jun. 09
    4:20-5:05pm
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    Pre-Karate Continuer 4-6 yrs old
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Ages between 4 through 6.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $163 / $183
    Tue: Apr. 07-Jun. 09
    5:10-5:55pm
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    Shotokan Karate 25371

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. ISKC’s karate classes offers a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. - Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor - Please note that the Youth and Adult classes train together - Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met - Registration for continuers through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required - Please visit www.iskc.com for more information or call us at 847-359-0666

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    Beginner/Continuer: White-Red Belts
    Liberty Elementary School
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    $163 / $183
    Tue: Apr. 07-Jun. 09
    6:30-7:25pm
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    Shotokan Karate 25372

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. ISKC’s karate classes offers a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. - Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor - Please note that the Youth and Adult classes train together - Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met - Registration for continuers through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required - Please visit www.iskc.com for more information or call us at 847-359-0666

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    Novice/Intermediate: Orange-Green Belts
    Liberty Elementary School
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    Fees (R/NR)
    $163 / $183
    Tue: Apr. 07-Jun. 09
    7:30-8:25pm
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    Shotokan Karate 25373

    Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association. Contractual. ISKC’s karate classes offers a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. - Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor - Please note that the Youth and Adult classes train together - Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met - Registration for continuers through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required - Please visit www.iskc.com for more information or call us at 847-359-0666

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    Advanced: Low Purple- Black Belts
    Liberty Elementary School
    Ages
    Fees (R/NR)
    $163 / $183
    Tue: Apr. 07-Jun. 09
    8:30-9:30pm
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    Pagoda Martial Arts System

    Pagoda Martial Arts System 25368

    The Pagoda System is a unique blend of several martial arts styles aimed at providing a complete system covering all ranges of self-defense. This program was developed for teens and adults to gain practical self-defense skills, physical fitness, and confidence in their ability to protect themselves. All classes are taught by Dr. Jeremy Butler, Shihan, who is a 5th degree black belt in the Pagoda System with over 20 years of teaching experience. Classes will include basic defense, strikes, joint locks, takedowns, and ground techniques. Beginners are encouraged to register. Contractual

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    Pagoda Martial Arts System
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 13 through 99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $75 / $95
    Sat: Mar. 28-May. 16
    9:00-10:00am
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    Pagoda Martial Arts System
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 13 through 99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $75 / $95
    Tue: Mar. 31-May. 19
    6:00-7:00pm
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