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.
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. New students are accepted within the first week of the calendar month (and in trial class dates).
If you are ready to get started, see the Registration page for more details, including trial class opportunities, and links to pay through our secure online system. Any questions? Just email info@ensokarate.com.
Schedule Notes
- Sun. Oct. 11 – Adult student outing
- Mon. Oct. 12 – Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day. No karate classes will be held.
- Sat. Oct. 31 – Halloween at the Dojo. We will hold a Halloween-themed class for all ages and ranks at the Chicago dojo on Saturday, Oct. 31st at 9:30am. From 10:30am-12pm, we will feature Halloween-themed activities, games, and treats. Feel free to bring family and friends at 10:30am to join in on all the fun. Please note that our 10:30am and 11:30 am classes will be cancelled due to the festivities.
Chicago Dojo
MONDAYS
4:45-5:30 PM – Kinder Karate (4-5 year olds) See scheduled dates
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
TUESDAYS
5:30-6:30 PM – Beginning Kobudo (Orange belts and up AND age 8+)
6:30-7:30 PM – Strength and Conditioning (Brown or black belt rank OR age 13+)
7:30-8:30 PM – Flexibility, Balance, and Mobility (Brown or black belt rank OR age 13+)
WEDNESDAYS
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 – Youth & Adults: Kumite Class, All levels
THURSDAY
5:30-6:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Yellow Belts and up
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: Kumite Class, All levels
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
12:30-1:30 PM – Int/Advanced Kobudo (Brown or black belt rank OR prior eku experience)
Our main dojo is located at 800 S. Wells Street, Suite 140 in the River City apartment complete in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Learn more.
Monthly tuition is paid for the whole calendar month. There are no refunds for missed classes/absences. Students may make-up a class within the same month by attending another class at the Chicago or Oak Park dojo location (appropriate for age and rank).
Enso tends to close for major holidays observed by most schools, as that’s often when families travel or relax. We are generally closed for about 1 week per quarter, and we encourage students to train more during the weeks before or after those holidays.
Oak Park Dojo
TUESDAYS
6:30-7:30 PM – Youth & Adults: All Levels
THURSDAYS
6:30-7:30pm– 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
FRIDAYS
5:30-6:15 PM – Youth & Adults: All Levels
Our Zoom-based online classes provide excellent remote instruction.
Access to the Zoom link can be found in the Online Dojo.
