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Illinois Practical Karate
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Kell, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ilpracticalkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (618) 816-5296
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–7 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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What students say
“In my 20+ years of training Okinawan Karatec I have had the privilege of meeting and training with many great teachers.”
From the reviews
In my 20+ years of training Okinawan Karatec I have had the privilege of meeting and training with many great teachers. While I haven’t yet met Noah Sensei in person, I have benefited from his online work and seminar videos. He is very knowledgeable, passionate about karate and a talented teacher.
Sensei Noah was an amazing Karate instructor. He is very patience and kind and understanding. He was able to teach our daughter with disabilities. He was part of our amazing journey in Karate. He was our encourager. Anyone who learns from Noah will learn a lot . Thank you Sensei Noah for your amazing teaching.
Sensei Noah is an absolutely incredible martial artist and teacher. Extremely practical, indepth understanding of both application and history, you'll be hard pressed to find a better Sensei, period.
Your first Karate class at Illinois Practical Karate
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.
