The Japan Karate Association of Illinois offers Shotokan Karate classes in a traditional form to adults and youth over 9.
Training Schedule
Monday
Mon
Tuesday
Tue
Wednesday
Wed
Thursday
Thu
Friday
Fri
Saturday
Sat
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5:30-6:15 pm
Introduction to Karate
(By appointment)
5:30-6:15 pm
Intro to Karate
(By appt)
5:30-6:15 pm
Introduction to Karate (By appointment)
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11:00-12:00 pm
All Levels
11-12 pm
All Levels
6:00-7:00 pm
Beginners 14+
6-7 pm
Beginners 14+
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6:30-7:30 pm
Beginners 14+
6:30-
7:30 pm
Beginners 14+
6:00-7:00 pm
Youth 10-14
6-7 pm
Youth 10-14
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12:00-1:00 pm
Youth 10-14
12-1 pm
Youth 10-14
7:00-8:00 pm
Intermediate
& Advanced
7-8 pm
Intermediate
& Advanced
7:00-8:00 pm
Intermediate & Advanced
7:00-8:00 pm
Kata Class
(Alternate weeks)
7-8 pm
Kata Class
(Alt weeks)
7:00-8:00 pm
Kata Class (Alternate weeks)
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7:00-8:00 pm
Intermediate
& Advanced
7-8 pm
Intermediate
& Advanced
7:00-8:00 pm
Intermediate & Advanced
—
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Introduction to Karate
1 - 2 pm
Intro to Karate
Beginners Class
Before joining a regular class, students without prior karate training must attend a separate introductory class on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Students need several introductory classes before joining regular classes.
Uniforms may be purchased by the student from any source, and must be white with sleeves past elbows, pants past knees and an over lapping top.
Beginners Class
Before joining a regular class, students without prior karate training must attend a separate introductory class on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Students need several introductory classes before joining regular classes.
Uniforms may be purchased by the student from any source, and must be white with sleeves past elbows, pants past knees and an over lapping top.
Beginners Class
Before joining a regular class, students without prior karate training must attend a separate introductory class on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Students need several introductory classes before joining regular classes.
Uniforms may be purchased by the student from any source, and must be white with sleeves past elbows, pants past knees and an over lapping top.
Rank Tests
Rank tests, known as Kyu Exams (white, green, and brown belt tests) occur every four months, and at the instructor’s discretion. Dan Exams (black belt tests) occur every six months in our New York headquarters and at our summer camps where instructors come from Japan to conduct tests. All black belt ranks are recognized internationally and are registered at the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association in Tokyo.
Rank Tests
Rank tests, known as Kyu Exams (white, green, and brown belt tests) occur every four months, and at the instructor’s discretion. Dan Exams (black belt tests) occur every six months in our New York headquarters and at our summer camps where instructors come from Japan to conduct tests. All black belt ranks are recognized internationally and are registered at the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association in Tokyo.
Rank Tests
Rank tests, known as Kyu Exams (white, green, and brown belt tests) occur every four months, and at the instructor’s discretion. Dan Exams (black belt tests) occur every six months in our New York headquarters and at our summer camps where instructors come from Japan to conduct tests. All black belt ranks are recognized internationally and are registered at the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association in Tokyo.
Family Karate
In our Family Karate program, youth 10-14 may attend a class organized according to their learning patterns. Parents are welcome to join this class and progress together with their child.
Our goals for youth are to instill the principles contained in our Dojo Kun, and through hard work and community produce a better, stronger young person.
Family Karate
In our Family Karate program, youth 10-14 may attend a class organized according to their learning patterns. Parents are welcome to join this class and progress together with their child.
Our goals for youth are to instill the principles contained in our Dojo Kun, and through hard work and community produce a better, stronger young person.
Family Karate
In our Family Karate program, youth 10-14 may attend a class organized according to their learning patterns. Parents are welcome to join this class and progress together with their child.
Our goals for youth are to instill the principles contained in our Dojo Kun, and through hard work and community produce a better, stronger young person.
Karate for Adults
Many fitness options are available to adults, but the best of them provide community and friendship as well as conditioning. If you pursue a true martial art - not just karate - then you walk a path full of challenges. Karate increases your endurance, speed, power and enhances emotional strength and courage. Needless to say, training will be hard work.
Karate for Adults
Many fitness options are available to adults, but the best of them provide community and friendship as well as conditioning. If you pursue a true martial art - not just karate - then you walk a path full of challenges. Karate increases your endurance, speed, power and enhances emotional strength and courage. Needless to say, training will be hard work.
Karate for Adults
Many fitness options are available to adults, but the best of them provide community and friendship as well as conditioning. If you pursue a true martial art - not just karate - then you walk a path full of challenges. Karate increases your endurance, speed, power and enhances emotional strength and courage. Needless to say, training will be hard work.
We are a member of Shotokan Karate-do International (SKDI) headed by Takahashi Shu, 7th Dan. The SKDI is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association, Tokyo, Japan.
Copyright © 2026 JKAIL. All Rights Reserved.
We are a member of Shotokan Karate-do International (SKDI) headed by Takahashi Shu, 7th Dan. The SKDI is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association, Tokyo, Japan.
Copyright © 2026 JKAIL. All Rights Reserved.
We are a member of Shotokan Karate-do International (SKDI) headed by Takahashi Shu, 7th Dan. The SKDI is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association, Tokyo, Japan.
Copyright © 2026 JKAIL. All Rights Reserved.