Martial Arts
Tae Kwon-Do
Welcome to the Midwest Academy of Tae Kwon-Do, one of the finest martial arts programs in the Midwest! Tae Kwon-Do is one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world. Through our program, special events, and unique seminars our students develop and excel physically and mentally. Our students will also build their self-confidence, discipline, and respect for others. Students will gain increased awareness of their surroundings, a great advantage when it comes to personal safety, and the skills to defend themselves if needed.
Classes are taught by Chief Masters Dan Valin and Fred Zielinski, 8th Degree Black Belts. Their staff consists of certified instructors with the Midwest Martial Arts League, the United Taekwondo Alliance, and the International Taekwon-Do Federation.
Join our program today! Become a member of the best martial arts program in the Midwest! Sign up for our demonstration team or our nationally ranked competition team!
Beginning Students: Beginners to 1 year of training–Introduction to basic skills and techniques structured around the student’s abilities in order to develop a sound foundation and understanding of application and theory of Tae Kwon-Do.
Intermediate Students: 1 to 3 years of training–Higher level of techniques, advanced self-defense and sparring drills are introduced in order to challenge students to excel and develop the self-confidence to accomplish any goal.
Advanced Students: 3+ years training– Through dedication, perseverance, and hard work students develop the level of self-confidence and skills to become role models, mentors, and leaders in their school, workplace, and community.
Beginners – (white belt – green stripe) Ages: 6-12 yrs
| Day | Time | Dates | Facility | Fee |
| Mon | 7-8pm | Jan 4-Mar 22 | Weiss Center | $115R/$135N |
| Tue | 6:15-7:15pm | Jan 5-Mar 23 | CRC | $115R/$135N |
| Wed | 7-8pm | Jan 6-Mar 24 | Weiss Center | $115R/$135N |
| Thu | 6:15-7:15pm | Jan 7-Mar 25 | CRC | $115R/$135N |
| Mon/Wed | 7-8pm | Jan 4-Mar 24 | Weiss Center | $185R/$205N |
| Tue/Thu | 6:15-7:15pm | Jan 5-Mar 25 | CRC | $185R/$205N |
Intermediate – (green belt – black belt) Ages: 6-12 yrs
| Day | Time | Dates | Facility | Fee |
| Mon | 8-9:15pm | Jan 4-Mar 22 | Weiss Center | $130R/$150N |
| Tue | 7:15-8:30pm | Jan 5-Mar 23 | CRC | $130R/$150N |
| Wed | 8-9:15pm | Jan 6-Mar 24 | Weiss Center | $130R/$150N |
| Thu | 7:15-8:30pm | Jan 7-Mar 25 | CRC | $130R/$150N |
| Mon/Wed | 8-9:15pm | Jan 4-Mar 24 | Weiss Center | $205R/$225N |
| Tue/Thu | 7:15-8:30pm | Jan 5-Mar 25 | CRC | $205R/$225N |
Adult: Beginner-Advanced- (white belt- red stripe) Ages: 12 & up
| Day | Time | Dates | Facility | Fee |
| Mon | 8-9:15pm | Jan 4-Mar 22 | Weiss Center | $130R/$150N |
| Tue | 7:15-8:30pm | Jan 5-Mar 23 | CRC | $130R/$150N |
| Wed | 8-9:15pm | Jan 6-Mar 24 | Weiss Center | $130R/$150N |
| Thu | 7:15-8:30pm | Jan 7-Mar 25 | CRC | $130R/$150N |
| Mon/Wed | 8-9:15pm | Jan 4-Mar 24 | Weiss Center | $205R/$225N |
| Tue/Thu | 7:15-8:30pm | Jan 5-Mar 25 | CRC | $205R/$225N |
View all Winter 2021 Tae Kwon-Do Classes
2021 Spring Tae Kwon-Do class information will be available in January. Please check our website for class times and dates.
KARATE
Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion, US National Coach and President of the US National Karate Federation.
Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options available through the ISKC instructor.
Please note that the Youth, Parent/Child and Adult classes may train together.
Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met.
Registration for continuing 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.
Wednesday Pre-Karate – 12 weeks- Jan 6-Mar 24
Central Community Center, 1000 W. Central Blvd, Mt. Prospect
| Time | Age | Class | Fee |
| 4-4:45pm | 4-7 yrs | Beginner/Continuer | $141R/$161N |
| 4:45-5:30pm | 4-7 yrs | Intermediate/Advanced (Instructor Permission) | $141R/$161N |
Saturday Pre-Karate- 11 weeks- Jan 9-Mar 20, 2021
River Trails Middle School- 1000 Wolf Road, Mt. Prospect
| Time | Age | Class | Fee |
| 9-9:45am | 4-7 yrs | Beginner/Continuer (0-1 prior sessions) | $129R/$149N |
| 9:55-10:40am | 4-7 yr | Novice (2 prior sessions- White w/Stripes) | $129R/$149N |
| 10:50-11:50am | 4-7 yrs | Intermediate/Advanced (3 sessions & up) | $149R/$169N |
Tuesday Karate- 12 weeks- Jan 5-Mar 23, 2021
Community Recreation Center, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling
| Time | Age | Class | Fee |
| 6:30-7:30pm | 8-14 yrs | Beginner (no experience) | $141R/$161N |
| 6:30-7:30pm | 8-14 yrs | Continuer (1 or more prior sessions) | $141R/$161N |
| 6:30-8pm | 8-14 yrs | Intermediate/Advanced (Yellow belt & up) | $141R/$161N |
| 8:05-9:05pm | 14+ yrs | Beginner (White belts) | $141R/$161N |
| 8:05-9:05pm | 14+ yrs | Continuer (Red-Blue belts) | $141R/$161N |
| 8:05-9:35pm | 14+ yrs | Intermediate/Advanced (Green belt- Black belt) | $183R/$203N |
Wednesday Karate- 12 weeks-Sept 12-Jan 6-Mar 24, 2021
Central Community Center, 1000 W. Central Rd, Mt. Prospect
| Time | Age | Class | Fee |
| 5:30-6:30pm | 8-14 yrs | Beginner/Continuer (White & Red belts) | $141R/$161N |
| 6:30-7:30pm | 8-14 yrs | Intermediate (Orange-Green belts) | $141R/$161N |
| 7:30-9pm | 8-14 yrs | Advanced (Purple-Black belts) | $183R/$203N |
| 5:30-6:30pm | 14+ yrs | Beginner/Continuer (White & Red belts) | $141R/$161N |
| 6:30-7:30pm | 14+ yrs | Intermediate (Orange-Green belts) | $141R/$161N |
| 7:30-9pm | 14+ yrs | Advanced (Purple-Black belts) | $183R/$203N |
Saturday Karate- 11 weeks- Jan 9-Mar 20, 2021
River Trails Middle School-1000 Wolf Road, Mt. Prospect
| Time | Age | Class | Fee |
| 9:15-10:15am | 7+ yrs | Beginner | $129R/$149N |
| 9:05-10:15am | 7+ yrs | Continuer (Red-Blue belts) | $129R/$149N |
| 10:20-11:35am | 7+ yrs | Novice (Green0Purple belts) | $149R/$169N |
| 10:20-11:35am | 7+ yrs | Intermediate (Brown belts) | $149R/$169N |
| 11:40am-1:10pm | 7+ yrs | Advanced (Black Belt Only) | $168R/$188N |
View all Winter 2021 Karate Classes
2021 Spring Karate class information will be available in January. Please check our website for class times and dates.