Adult Karate
Vigorous classes build strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance.
Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self-Defense Center
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About Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self-Defense Center
Adult karate classes are available at Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self-Defense Center in Chicago. The center offers traditional martial arts programs for adults and children, with karate instruction focused on fitness, flexibility, balance, coordination, and concentration. Adult workouts accommodate different ages, physical abilities, and fitness levels, while children's classes include age-appropriate skills for addressing bullying and violence. Its self-defense programs cover mental, verbal, and physical skills through short workshops and in-depth courses for individuals and groups. The center also holds color belt promotion tests, youth and teen programming, and Camp Kokoro. Classes and programs support violence prevention, fitness, healing, empowerment, and peacemaking.
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At a glance
- Team
- Executive Director Ryan Libel oversees a paid and volunteer instructor and administrative team.
- Founded
- 1984
- Traditional martial arts and violence-prevention programs
- Empowerment self-defense
- Programs for adults and children of all ages
- 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
From thousandwaves.org, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Karate for Adults Martial arts fitness program for adults of all ages and fitness levels.
- Karate for Kids Children’s karate with fitness, concentration, coordination, and age-appropriate violence-prevention skills.
- Self-Defense Workshops and courses for individuals and groups.
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Services & specialities
Highlights
Kids' Karate
Children develop fitness, concentration, coordination, and safety skil
Self-Defense Programs
Workshops and courses teach mental, verbal, and physical skills.
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