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Kyokushin Karate Club “Kanku”
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chicago, Illinois
Part of Kyokushin Karate
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
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Phone +1 773-988-4050
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great and affordable, one of a kind place for both kids and adults!”
What students say
“Grandmaster running the place is amazing, balancing karate techniques with toughness and conditioning.”
“I am so thankful to have trained with such a welcoming group of karatekas.”
“Wonderful place teaching Kyokushin Karate style.”
From the reviews
Fantastic Kyokushin Karate school. Amazing training experience. I am so thankful to have trained with such a welcoming group of karatekas. The guidance and motivation of Shihan and the knowledgeable black belt instructors made class fly by. I absorbed so much and look forward to visiting again, Osu!
Serious school for serious martial artists. Samitowski-shihan is very hands-on, experienced, and incredibly knowledgeable, as well as Bruno Drab-sensei and all the other instructors. You will work hard, have fun, learn a lot and meet some great people.
Wonderful place teaching Kyokushin Karate style. Grandmaster running the place is amazing, balancing karate techniques with toughness and conditioning. Great and affordable, one of a kind place for both kids and adults! Planning to train there again when I move back to Chicago.
If you are interested in real traditional Japanese Karate, this is the school for you!
Your first Karate class at Kyokushin Karate Club “Kanku”
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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