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Okinawan School of Karate
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hoopeston, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karatebenefits.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 217-772-1962
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son Matthew loves going to Okinawan School of Karate and doesn’t like to miss even one day!”
“My son attended the Little Ninjas Class and loved it, he always left with a big smile on his face!”
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What students say
“My son attended the Little Ninjas Class and loved it, he always left with a big smile on his face!”
“My son Matthew loves going to Okinawan School of Karate and doesn’t like to miss even one day!”
“The life skills and discipline that he has learned is something that he will take with him and use for the rest of his life!”
From the reviews
Okinawan School of Karate (OSK) is a great place! Mr. Webb is an awesome teacher and is really good with the kids. My son attended the Little Ninjas Class and loved it, he always left with a big smile on his face!
My son has learned so much from karate in the last year. He loves going weekly to class. He loves seeing all his friends and has made many new ones. He has learned many new ways to properly defend his self. Karate has also boosted his self esteem in more ways then one.
My son Matthew loves going to Okinawan School of Karate and doesn’t like to miss even one day! If it were up to him he would have it every day. He has learned so much since he has started and he really looks up to Mr Webb!
Great place to come. Mr. Webb is great with the kids and takes time to teach them.
New to Karate? Start at Okinawan School of Karate
Okinawan School of Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Okinawan School of 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.
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