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Thousand Waves
Martial Arts & Self–Defense Center, NFP
1220 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-472-7663
Email: info@thousandwaves.org
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Thousand Waves offers the traditional martial art of Seido Karate for men, women and children ages 4 and up. We also offer violence preventions and self-defense workshops and courses. Our programs promote physical fitness, nonviolent conflict resolution, personal safety, and a non-quitting spirit. We encourage everyone's participation regardless of racial or ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, or fitness level. Take a FREE Trial Class!
| Congratulations to Ten Teen Black Belts |
New Junior Black Belts
On April 12, 2008, seven teen members, shown in the picture to the right, presented their martial art for promotion to Junior Shodan during a three hour test. Congratulations to:
- Senpai Tiana C.
- Senpai Ben S.
- Senpai Jonathan V.
- Senpai Sophia S.
- Senpai Thomas K.
- Senpai Sam S.
- Senpai Christian B.
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New Adult Black Belts
Also on April 12, three teen junior shodan presented their martial art for promotion to adult shodan. Having previously been awarded the rank of junior shodan in Seido Karate, these three reached the minimum age for adult shodan, and, having shown continued dedication to their training, promoted to the rank of adult shodan.
Shown to the left with Jun Shihan Nancy Lanoue and Kyoshi Sarah Ludden are:
- Senpai Rosie G.
- Senpai Matthew H.
- Senpai Asher P.
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Community Partners gain direct access to Thousand Waves’ 350 members and their families as well as additional supporters. Benefits include:
- Visibility in our Member Directory
- Visibility on the Thousand Waves web site
At the $250 level and above, you also receive a striking, framed certificate to hang in your place of business. Click Here for more information. |
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TODAY'S CLASSES |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
| 3:45pm - 4:30pm | Junior Karate* | | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Youth & Teen Karate* | | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Beginner/White Belts* | | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Adv. White to Black Belts | | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Black Belts |
*Available for Free Trial Class Call 773-472-7663 to make an appointment.Complete Class Schedule |
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| Sat, May 17 | | Board Breaking Workshop 4-6 pm | | Sun, May 18 | | Dojo Soji (Cleaning) – all members are asked to help at least once each year. | | Wed, May 21 | | Adult Promotion Test 6:30-9:30 pm
6:30pm Class and 8pm Meditation Class Canceled.
| | Sat, May 24 | | Children’s Promotion Tests Little Kicks & Juniors:9-10am Youth & Teens: 4-6pm | | Mon, May 26 | | Dojo Closed for Memorial Day | | Thu, May 29 | | Board of Directors Meeting | | Fri, Jun 6 | | Nidan & Sandan Test at Honbu | | Sat–Sun, Jun 7–8 | | Black Belt Clinic at Honbu | | Sat, Jun 14 | | LesbianGayBiTransQ Self-Defense Workshop 1-4pm |
Full Calendar |
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