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Martial Arts/Fencing
Additional programs may be available. Please check out the program guide for any additional programs.
Fencing (Ages 8-13)
Aug 7 - Aug 28
7:00pm - 7:55pm
Fencing is an excellent sport for children and adults of all ages. It
develops coordination, strength, speed and endurance. It requires good
sportsmanship and builds quick decision-making skills. Equipment
must be arranged with the fencing club at 630-678-0035.
Price: $40/$45
Fencing Advanced (Ages 14 & Up)
Aug 7 - Aug 28
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Experienced students will continue to learn attack and defense
strategies. All participants must have completed the prior fencing
course. This is a great program for children and parents to participate
in together! Equipment must be arranged with the fencing club at
630-678-0035. Classes are held at Carol Stream Park District, 849 Lies
Road.
Price: $40/$45
Kids Karate Club (Ages 4 & Up)
Aug 21 - Oct 9
6:15pm - 7:30pm
The Kid's Karate Club is a high energy, progressive, motivational martial arts program developed specifically for kids to have fun while learning. Students will learn stances, strikes, blocks, kicks and sparring techniques all while building confidence. They will learn about strangers and how to combine the techniques they learn to protect themselves. This program targets many building blocks for children today; respect, self-esteem, leadership, and making good choices. This is a year-round progressive martial arts program with belt progression through Black Belt.
This program comes with the “Never Miss a Class Guarantee.” If a student misses a class (i.e. schedule conflict, sick, etc.), missed classes will be available with pre-recorded, instructor led classes by belt level.
Parents may participate with their children at no cost other than purchasing a parent helper karate club uniform.
Testing date: 10/16
Uniforms can be purchased online at www.kidskarate.com.
Beginner class time: 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Intermediate class time: 6:45 pm-7:30 pm
Price: $52/$62
