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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 adults, teens, and children ages 4 and up. We also offer violence prevention 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, gender identity, or fitness level. Take a FREE Trial Class!
Class Schedule Changes
Starting on July 30, the Training Class Schedule changes affecting the Monday, Wednesday and Thursday classes. In addition from August 3 through Labor Day, September 1, the dojo will have a Reduced Schedule that includes the changes mentioned above.
Functional X Fitness Class Changes
The Monday Functional X Fitness Class start time is moving forward from 5:45 to 5:30pm. Joshua Keesecker will continue leading this class.
The Thursday 5:45 pm Functional X Fitness Class is moving to Wednesday at 5:30pm. Sarah Krantz is replacing Joshua Keesecker as the instructor.
Karate Class Time Changes on Monday & Thursday
The Monday and Thursday adult karate classes move forward, starting on the half hour.
- The Monday Adv. White to Black Belt Class start time moves from 6:45 to 6:30 and ends at 7:30.
- The Monday Black Belt Class moves from 7:45 to 7:30 and ends at 8:30.
- The Thursday White & Adv. White Belt Class and Blue to Adv. Yellow Belt Class start times move from 6:45 to 6:30pm and end at 7:30.
- The Thursday Green to Black Belt Class start time moved from 7:45 to 7:30pm; the end time remains 9:00pm.
The Wednesday 5:30pm Advanced Teen Class is cancelled.
August Reduced Class Schedule - No Noon or Sunday Karate Classes
During August, the 12:30 classes on Tuesday and Thursday and the Sunday Karate classes are on hiatus to permit staff vacations. All other classes will be held, and the Sunday 1:15pm Yoga class will be held as usual.
For the August Reduced Class Schedule CLICK HERE,
For Post-Labor Day Full Class Schedule CLICK HERE.
| Congratulations to July Color Belt Promotees |

Isabelle M. (left) and Mark P. receiving their new
Yellow Belts from Jun Shihan Nancy Lanoue and
Kyoshi Sarah Ludden, Co-Executive Directors of
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center
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Congratulations to the Little Kick, Junior, Youth, Teen and Adult Color Belts who promoted in July. Promoting during Camp Kokoro and at the Saturday, July 19 event were:
Little Kicks: Jake C, Daniel M and
Evan B
Juniors: Hayden E, Jack H, Miles K,
Robert P, Ruben W,
Arushi B, Clio K, Ava K, Augie P, Nina S, Akil M, Kole D, Michael M, Lilit M, and Riley N.
Youth: Alexander BH, Annalee S, Isabelle M and Mark P.
Teens: Fionn S, Matthew T, Samuel B, Ben L, Aiden R, Becky S, Sophie RW, Noah E,
Maud G, Jake H,
Ian K, Jordan R-F and Ava P.
Congratulations to the Adults who promoted on Wednesday, July 23: Louis A,
Rachel M,
Todd S,
Annie G,
Zoe A,
Katie S,
Kylon H,
Diane M,
Lori D,
Matt B,
Barry M. and
Ryan L.
More photos in the Photo Gallery.
Click Here for Little Kick & Junior Photos.
Click Here for Youth & Teen Photos.
Click Here for Adult Photos. |
| Become a Community Partner |
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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* | | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Blue to Adv. Yellow Belts | | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Green to Black Belts | | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Meditation | * Available for Free Trial Class Call 773-472-7663 to make an appointment. |
Complete Class Schedule |
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| Sun–Sun, Aug 3–31 | | Reduced Class Schedule in effect (no 12:30pm or Sunday KARATE Classes--all other classes held with some new times). Full Classes resume on Sept. 2, 2008 | | Thu, Aug 28 | | Board of Directors Meeting | | Mon, Sep 1 | | Dojo Closed for Labor Day Holiday | | Tue, Sep 2 | | Full Schedule of Classes Resume using Revised Class Schedule | | Sat, Sep 13 | | Movie Night at the Dojo |
Full Calendar |
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