2022 Class Schedule

Here is an overview of our regularly scheduled karate classes at our Chicago and Oak Park dojo locations, and online. In addition, we offer regular opportunities to participate in tournaments, seminars, and social gatherings; please see our Events page for those listings and scheduled holidays and breaks.

For Beginning and New Students

Take a look at the schedule below to see how our schedule might work for you. For students who are new to karate, beginners classes are indicated below in bold. If you are ready to get started, see the Registration page for more details and links to pay through our secure online system.

New students are accepted within the first week of the calendar month. 

Any questions? Just email info@ensokarate.com.

Special Notices

  • No regularly scheduled classes will be held Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.
  • Enso will have its Summer Break from June 28 through July 6, 2022. No karate classes will be held during this time.
  • Belt exams will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Only the 9:30am in-person and online classes will be held on that day.

Updated COVID protocols (as of Feb. 28, 2022)

Chicago Dojo

MONDAYS
5:30-6:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Beginners (White belts)
5:30-6:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue & Purple Belts
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Brown & Black Belts
7:30-8:30 PM – Adults: Beginners (White belts)
7:30-8:30 PM – Adults: All Levels

WEDNESDAYS
5:30-6:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue & Purple Belts
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Brown & Black Belts
7:30-8:30 PM – Age 14+ Kumite Class: Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown & Black Belts

FRIDAYS
5:30-6:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Beginners (White belts)
5:30-6:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue & Purple Belts
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Brown & Black Belts

SATURDAYS
9:30-10:30 AM – Youth & Adults: Beginners (White belts)
9:30-10:30 AM – Youth & Adults: All Levels
10:30-11:30 AM –Youth & Adults: Brown & Black Belts Kata Class
11:30 AM-12:30 PM – Adults: All Levels

Our main dojo is located at 601 S. LaSalle Street in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, at the corner of LaSalle & Harrison. Learn more.

Oak Park Dojo

TUESDAYS
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: All Levels

THURSDAYS
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Beginners (White belts)
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: All Levels

Our Oak Park dojo is located at 1045 S. Kenilworth Avenue inside the former Harvard Church building at the corner of Harvard and Kenilworth.

Online Dojo

MONDAYS
6:45-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: All Levels

FRIDAYS
5:30-6:15 PM – Youth & Adults: All Levels

SATURDAYS
9:30-10:15 AM – Youth & Adults: All Levels

Online Kata Sessions. In March 2022, we will also hold 30-minute sessions on Zoom, focusing on specific kata. These sessions are highly encouraged for students who must focus on these kata for their belt exams.

  • Fri. March 11 – 6:15pm-6:45pm Heian Yondan
  • Fri. March 11 – 6:45pm-7:15pm Bassai Dai
  • Fri. March 25 – 6:15pm-6:45pm Heian Godan
  • Fri. March 25 – 6:45pm-7:15pm Jion

Our Zoom-based online classes provide excellent remote instruction, especially for those who live far away or can’t yet get vaccinated.

Access to the Zoom link can be found in the Online Dojo.

Ready to Register?
Go to our Tuition and Registration page to learn select a tuition option that works best for you.

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