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.
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.