Be part of the action with martial arts classes

Posted March 20, 2018 11:00 pm

Schaumburg Park District

Kick, stretch and flex in Schaumburg Park District's martial arts and self-defense programs!

Classes are available for all ages, with parent/child classes and pre-karate programs for children as young as 4. Taught by instructors from the Illinois Shorokan Karate Club, classes improve coordination, strength and flexibility while boosting cardiovascular health.

Martial arts are offered at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way and Hanover Park Park District Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave. Classes begin in April.

"Martial arts are a great resource to children and help promote confidence, self-discipline and respect," said Derek Radek, athletic supervisor. "Our classes are pretty active, so they're a great way to get children moving."

Classes include:

• Karate: Adult

• Parent/Child

• Pre Karate/Safety

• Karate/Safety: Youth

• Hapkido Street Defense

• Shindo Kan School of Judo Kodokan Judo

• Tae Kwon Do

• Tot Kwon Do

• Wing Chun

For more information, call (847) 490-7020 or visit parkfun.com.

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