To showcase the wonderful community and programs we have at Enso, we are having an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 10th from 11 am – 5pm. Bring your family and friends to this event open for all! Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2014 Time: 11 am – 5 pm (detailed schedule TBA) Location: Enso Chicago Dojo, 412 S. Wells, 7th floor, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
We are kicking off 2014 with a small, friendly karate tournament that will be held in our Chicago dojo on Saturday, January 25, 2014! We hope that you can join us for a great event that aims to help build healthy competition, good sportsmanship, and tournament experience. This tournament is open to all of our students, […]
On Saturday, October 5th, 2013. Enso Karate Students delighted tourists and Chicagoans with their Kaminari Zoku (“thunder clan”), a surprise kata performance, at Buckingham Fountain. 2013’s Buckingham Fountain Flash Mob https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE5QbPZSaHQ Previous Kaminari Zoku events: 2012’s Union Station Flash Mob Behind the Scenes: http://vimeo.com/105764341 Spectator’s View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlR4FLMM_fM 2011’s Cloud Gate Flash Mob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QorrLa7wBf0
We had a weekend that we will never forget at the AAU Karate Jr. Olympics and Team Trials in Detroit, Michigan! 12 Enso athletes qualified and competed in the Jr. Olympics and brought home 15 medals (3 bronze, 7 silver, 5 gold). Some students also participated in the AAU Karate National Team Trials. We are […]
Summer Session 2013 Enso’s Tai Chi Summer Session begins Monday, August 12 and runs through September 30. For our short summer session, the fee is $125, more than 20% off the standard 6 week fee. Enso Tai Chi students also receive access to practice videos we make available exclusively for our Tai Chi students. Tai […]
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