Des Plaines Park District

Martial Arts

Illinois Shotokan Karate Club

is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instructions of John Dipasquale, a four time national champion.

Karate is offered year round at Prairie Lakes Community Center. To register online, Click Here.

Victory Martial Arts Academy

Victory Martial Arts Academy provides students ages 5–11 with the opportunity to learn many different disciplines. Techniques will be focused on, boxing, kickboxing, judo, wrestling and jiu-jitsu.

Classes are available year round. To register online, Click Here.

Kh Kim Taekwondo

Kh Kim Taekwondo offers this martial art to ages 4+. Under the direction of G. Master Ki Hong Kim, kids learn the benefits of a 2000 year old martial art

Classes are available year round. To register online, Click Here.

Fencing Center of Chicago

World cup champion, Coach Bakhyt Abdikulov, will provide participants instruction in the Olympic sport of fencing. Beginners to advanced instruction available for ages 6-14.

To read more about these programs and register online Click Here

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a chinese system of slow, meditative physical exercises designed for relaxation, balance, and health. For ages 18+ tai chi focuses on the holistic development of mind, body and spirit.

To read more about these programs and register online Click Here

 

Administrative & Leisure Center2222 Birch Street • 847-391-5700

Golf Center Des Plaines353 N. River Road • 847-803-GOLF

Lake Park Golf Course & Marina1015 Howard Avenue • 847-391-5730

Mountain View Adventure Center510 E. Algonquin Road • 847-391-5733

Mystic Waters2025 Miner Street • 847-391-5740

Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center515 E. Thacker Street • 847-390-4949

Prairie Lakes Community Center515 E. Thacker Street • 847-391-5711