Looking for a fun activity? Try out our Zumba class!

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This class is sure to deliver a fun workout incorporating elements of dance and aerobics. Our Zumba class is open to the public so bring a friend or two!

The next classes will meet from 7:15 – 8:15 PM on:

  • Friday, April 11
  • Friday, April 25
Location:
412 S. Wells, 7th floor
Chicago, IL 60607

Price:
$10/class (for Enso students or family members)
$12/class (for Non-Enso students)

For questions or informational requests, contact us at info@ensostudio.com.

Enso Karate Summer Camp

Enso Karate Summer Camp 2014!

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Karate Camp at Enso is back for 2014!

Kids ages 5-12 will love our fun-filled camps which will be held in August.  Open to current karate students as well as kids new to martial arts, this camp involves learning new skills; practicing basics, kata, and kumite; fitness games; and more.

Sensei Jay and his amazing team of instructors will keep all campers moving in a positive, social setting.  The highlight is the “Camp Show” and Pizza Party on Friday to showcase their camp experience!

Camp dates:

  • August 4-8, 2014
  • August 11-15, 2014

Time:  9:00am-12:30pm

Cost: $250 per week

We are also happy to continue our Junior Camp Counselor program for brown and black belt youth, which gives them the chance to build their leadership and teaching skills.  Parents: please assist your child in applying online by May 18, 2014.

Learn more and register.

 

Creating "Enso" Art at Summer Camp

Enso Belt Exams Coming Up – March 15, 2014

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Another big event for our students is approaching—belt exams!

To

check if you are eligible, please visit our Student Portal. If you need to gain access, please find us at the dojo or email elaine@ensostudio.com for the password.

Classes will be canceled the day of the exam, however we encourage students and their families to come and support those that will be participating.

Dates
  • Date of Exam: Saturday, March 15, 2014
  • Registration Deadline: March 14, 2014 at 7pm
  • Make-Up Exam: April 4, 2014 at 7:15pm; Extra $10 fee

 

Location

Enso Chicago Dojo, 412 S. Wells St., 7th floor

 

Time

Arrival time will vary depending on rank and age. Please visit the Eligibility List via our Student Portal for exact arrival times.

 

Eligibility

Students who are eligible are permitted to take the exam. To find out if you are eligible, visit our Student Portal.

 

Registration Deadline

The deadline to register and make payment is Friday, March 14th, 2014. Receipt of exam fee payment confirms your spot in the exam.

 

How To Register
  1. Register online.
  2. Email info@ensostudio.com with permission to charge your account.
  3. Pay in person or provide permission to charge your account by March 14, 2014 (7:00 PM).

 

Hope to see you there!

Enso Tai Chi

Energy is flowing for Enso Tai Chi

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Enso Tai Chi Instructor Chris Cinnamon, also an Enso Karate Nidan (2nd degree black belt), is continuing to build an active Tai Chi program. Learn about classes and the great energy and activity in Enso Tai Chi!

Enso Elite Brings Home 66 Medals from AAU District Championships!

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Enso Elite athletesOn Sunday, February 9th, 2014, we sent 43 of our athletes to compete at a local state tournament, AAU District Championships, held in Grayslake, IL. With the help of our hardworking coaches and supportive families, we brought home 66 medals in all: 25 gold, 23 silver, and 18 bronze!

At AAU tournaments, our students are fortunate to compete among elite athletes and are challenged to perform at their best. It is our hope that these tournaments not only serve as wonderful experiences in their karate journeys, but also as learning lessons that they can apply in their everyday life.

Congratulations to all athletes! We are grateful to kick off the tournament season on the right foot and we look forward to the rest of the season to come. The road to nationals is well underway!

Sensei Iain Abernethy Seminars

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Enso is honored to welcome 6th dan Sensei Iain Abernethy, who will join us all the way from the United Kingdom for a full weekend of karate training. Space is limited, please sign up early to ensure your spot.

 

Schedule

Friday, May 2, 2014. 6 – 8 pm

  • Foundational Bunkai

Saturday, May 3, 2014. 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday, May 4, 2013. 9 am – 1 pm

  • Historical Development/Background of Kata
  • The

    4 stage Approach to Kata

  • How to Analyze the Movements of Kata
  • The Nature of Live Conflict
  • How to Create Effective Bunkai Drills
  • Karate Grappling (throws, locks, chokes, strangles, groundwork)
  • Kata Applications (Heian/Pinan series, Tekki/Naihanchi, Kushanku/Kanku-Dai, Passai/Bassai-Dai,Gankaku/Chinto, others as time allows)
  • Kata-Based-Sparring (live bunkai drills)

 

Fees

  • $175 All Sessions (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
  • $35 Friday Night ONLY

Participation

Open to adults 7th kyu and above, and teens 3rd kyu and above

Registration

Pay online through our online store or mail a check to Enso: 412 S. Wells Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607.

 

Hotel Information

Union League Club of Chicago

Special Group Rate: $159/night (not including 20% surcharge)

Reserve rooms by calling 1.800.443.0578 or e-mailing ulcrooms@ulcc.org. Mention “Iain Abernethy Seminar” when booking.

Reservation cut-off date: Friday, April 18, 2014

Questions

Any questions about this seminar can be directed to info@ensokarate.com.

 

Host Dojo

Founded in 2002, Enso has grown into a leading shotokan karate dojo in the Midwest, offering a full program of classes, competition, and private instruction for adults and youth. Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Chicago, the Enso dojo offers a spacious training facility and convenient transportation options.

 

About Iain Abernethy

Iain Abernethy has been involved in the martial arts since childhood. Abernethy holds the rank of 6th Dan with the British Combat Association (one of the world’s leading groups for close-quarter combat, self- protection and practical martial arts) and 5th Dan with the British Karate Association.

Abernethy is in great demand on the seminar circuit and he teaches many seminars on his approach to practical karate both in the UK and overseas. The bunkai that Abernethy teaches are not prearranged karateka vs. karateka applications; nor are they static, complex, elaborate or reliant upon finite movement. Abernethy’s approach to karate makes kata application practical, simple, direct and accessible to all.

Abernethy regularly writes for the UK’s leading martial arts magazines and he is a member of the Combat Hall of Fame. Abernethy’s books and DVDs have sold worldwide and his highly pragmatic approach to kata applications (bunkai) has proved to be very popular with those who wish to practice karate as an effective self-protection system.

 

Hotel Accommodations

A special rate is provided to us at the Union League Club of Chicago, a local hotel in downtown Chicago, that is near our dojo. The block rate is $159/night (not including 20% surcharge).

Hotel web site: http://www.ulcc.org/

If you’d like to reserve a room, you can by calling 1.800.443.0578 or e-mailing ulcrooms@ulcc.org. Please mention “Iain Abernethy Seminar” when booking.

Please note that the cut-off date to reserve is on Friday, April 4, 2014. You can cancel room reservations 24 hours in advance to avoid a charge.

Over 100 Students Compete in Enso Dojo Tournament 2014

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On Saturday, January 25, 2014, Enso held it’s annual dojo tournament with over 100 competitors and were joined by guests from Fonseca Martial Arts, Midwest Shotokan Karate, and Hu Shin Kai. With the help and support of our volunteers and judges, the tournament ran smoothly from 9 o’clock in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon. At this special event, it is our goal and hope that our students are able to gain tournament experience, develop good sportsmanship, and challenge their abilities. At the end of the day, many competitors went home with happy faces and a new story to add to their karate journey!

More pictures can be viewed on our Facebook page.