Karate & Martial Arts - Kishwaukee Family YMCA

The techniques of karate and martial arts have application in self-defense situations and are taught as an art form to help students express their creativity, exercise self-expression, and gain an appreciation for the beauty and history of martial art movement. Students develop positive relationships and connections with their peers and instructors as they work together and help each other in perfecting their art form, mastering techniques, and preparing for promotions and presentations.

Session Dates:
Winter 1: January 8-February 25
Winter 2: February 26-April 15
Spring: April 16-June 3

Kid Power (Ages 5-7)

A child-centered class designed to instill confidence in children, empower them to find their voices to advocate for themselves, as well as protect and defend themselves using logic and reasoning first, or karate as a last resort. We use games, skits, and positive-behavior homework, and self-defense skills together to create a fun and important class for your child. Come join us!

Session Dates:

Summer 1: June 4-July 1

Summer 2: July 2-July 29

(Kid Power will not run Summer 3)

Beginners:

Tuesdays 5:45-6:30pm

Member Fee: $19

Program Participant Fee: $36

Advanced:

Tuesday 6:45-7:30pm

Member Fee: $19

Program Participant Fee: $36

Youth Martial Arts (Ages 8-12)

Participants in the Y’s martial arts program will learn Isshin-ryu Karate and Lung Chi Chuan Fa Kung-fu in a structured and goal centered environment. Students develop self-confidence, personal discipline, pride, respect for themselves and others, and strategies for self-improvement. Practice of these martial arts improves strength, flexibility, physical conditioning, concentration, coordination, balance, speed, timing, reflexes, and body control.

Session Dates:

Summer 1: June 4-July 1

Summer 2: July 2-July 29

Summer 3: July 30-August 26

Beginners – Orange Belts

Thursday 5:40-6:40pm

Green- Black Belts

Thursday 6:45-7:45pm

Member Fee: $20

Program Participant Fee: $38