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Gen-Ki Karate & Fitness Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chicago, Illinois
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gen-ki.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 773-774-8818
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have taught my sons so much and have made them truly appreciate the martial arts.”
“Self Defense Class at Gen Ki is the highlight of my week.”
Other martial arts here
“Self Defense Class at Gen Ki is the highlight of my week.”
What students say
“Great place to learn martial arts and shorei-Goju sensei weiss is a amazing teacher for discipline and karate itself i love the community there.”
“Great place to learn martial arts and shorei-Goju sensei weiss is a amazing teacher for discipline and karate itself i love the community there.”
“Great place to learn martial arts and shorei-Goju sensei weiss is a amazing teacher for discipline and karate itself i love the community there.”
From the reviews
This school has been a blessing to our family. Our 2 oldest kids, now 7 and 5 have thrived under Sensei Weiss. While he obviously cares deeply for his students, he teaches with an age appropriate 'tough love.' He helps kids believe in their abilities through hard work and discipline.
My grandson attends karate classes & is learning to focus more. The area is kept clean & classes follow Covid social distancing & mask requirements. Sensei Weiss is a great instructor.
This is a great place to get a great cardial aerobics work out. Took the class to build up my legs and core.
I was a student there a long time ago adam and jerry was my instructors taught me about life and treated me like family . I'd get off of school and got right to class one-time I was barney the big purple dinosaur lol good time thank you for all the good time
Your first Karate class at Gen-Ki Karate & Fitness Center
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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