Youth Karate Classes - Ages 6 and Up

At Enso, students are encouraged to be their best by challenging their bodies and minds. Students learn karate techniques to develop discipline and a “fighting spirit” all while having fun.Benefits of karate training include improvement of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Karate also helps relieve stress and builds discipline, mental focus, and awareness. Students and their families also enjoy the positive environment of the dojo.

6-Week Karate Intro for Youth Ages 6 and Up

Enso offers a 6-Week Karate Intro for students who are new to karate, which includes two classes per week. After completing the Intro Session, continuing students enroll in 12-week sessions.

Teenage students are welcome to train in Adult and Family karate classes.

Upcoming 6-Week Sessions Summer Intro B: July 12 - August 22, 2010 - Registration is open! Fall Intro A: August 30 - Oct. 10, 2010

Class Schedule & Fees for 6-Week Intro - Youth Ages 6+

Chicago Dojo
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:00pm, or
Tuesdays & Fridays 5:00pm-5:45pm
Cost: $150 + 50 Reg. Fee (includes uniform and Student Handbook)

Oak Park
Ages 4+, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:15pm-6:00pm
Ages 6+, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: $100 + 50 Reg. Fee (includes uniform and Student Handbook)

How to Register

To register, please email info@ensostudio.com to check availability. You can also submit an online student inquiry form and we'll get back to you. New students can register anytime before the start of the session. Payment can be made through the Enso Online Store or in person (by appointment only). Registrations are accepted on a first-come first served basis. Continuing students have priority registration over new students. Late registration may be allowed depending on available space.

Upon completion of the Karate Intro, students may enroll with the continuing karate student fees (at a prorated amount if enrolling mid-session). Concurrently enrolled students from the same household may each take a $10 family discount.

You can download information about our Karate Program here.

Family Classes

Enso offers a number of “Family” classes in which adults and youth train together. This is a great opportunity for parents and children to learn and enjoy karate in the same class. Students from the same household who are enrolled concurrently can each take a family discount of $10 off the session tuition.

Earning Belt Ranks and Stripes

In traditional karate, the belt testing system is used to help students set goals and improve. To achieve the level of black belt, a typical Youth Karate student will practice consistently for 5 years. (There are ten belt levels from white belt to black belt.) For Kinder Karate students, we have designed a “stripe” system for rewarding participation, attitude, and skills over shorter periods of time.

Why Teach Karate to Kids?

We believe that martial arts training is not only a way to learn how to defend oneself in a physical situation, but a is a “way of life” that teaches self-control, discipline, respect, confidence, and mental focus. Especially for young students, we believe these are the skills that can help them handle difficult situations and avoid getting into trouble. The physical aspects of karate training provide a fun form of exercise that can help develop healthy attitudes toward fitness that can benefit them in karate and other sports as they grow older.

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