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For Current Karate Students

  • Spring Session Tuition is due on February 23.
  • Spring Session Dates: March 1-May 30. No classes March 28-April 4 and May 28-31.
  • Belt Exam Saturday, April 17. 10:15am at the Chicago Dojo. Register online for Exam and Exam Prep Sessions (optional).

For Current Aikido Students

  • New Class, Tuesdays at 7pm

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March 2010

Enso Karate Summer Camp!

Enso Shotokan Karate is pleased to offer an exciting camp for children ages 5-12. This camp is open to children of all experience levels, including students who are new to martial arts. Children can sign up for one or two weeks: August 9-13 and/or August 16-20, 2010. Camp goes from 9am-12:30pm, Monday through Friday. The fee for this camp for one week is $180 ($195 after June 1) or $325 ($340 after June 1) for two weeks. The camp will be held at Enso's downtown dojo in Chicago at 719 S. State Street. Register online.

Enso Shotokan Karate - Classes in Chicago and Oak Park, IL

New students who are interested in getting an introduction to karate may join our 6-Week Intro sessions in our Chicago or Oak Park locations. Enso offers Adult, Youth, and Kinder Karate classes. You can download information about our Karate Program here. To register, please email info@ensostudio.com and indicate your program of interest and desired class days.

Karate 6-Week Intro Sessions

Intro to Aikido

Enso offers Aikido to students ages 15 and up, regardless of fitness level or previous martial arts experience. Interested students can take one free trial lesson. Students may come to any class; however, advance appointments are preferred. Please email Knipping Sensei at jknipping1@yahoo.com with any questions and to schedule your first class or trial lesson. Learn more about Aikido at Enso

Eskrima 6-Week Intro Session

Enso offers, Eskrima, also known as "Filipino stick fighting." Classes are offered on Fridays 7-8:15pm & Sundays 2-3:15pm. The cost is $150 for a 6-week session (12 classes) plus a one time $50 registration fee which includes a uniform and a pair of sticks. New students can enroll in 6-Week Sessions, according to the following schedule:

You can pay/register online: Eskrima 6-Week Intro Session ($150 + $50 Reg. Fee).

Yoga Classes

Enso offers yoga on Thursday evenings at 6:05pm. Reservations are not required. Please arrive a few minutes before the scheduled class time. Questions about yoga classes can be directed to Jim Herbert at yogijim@ensostudio.com.