Tiny Tigers  
The Beginner Tiny Tigers Class is on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and the The General Tiny Tigers on Thursday at the same time. All of our youth classes classes give children ages  5-9 a taste of karate and prepares them for the transition to the full class. Little Warriors Class is on Monday from 5-5:30p.m. All of theses classes assists tremendously in developing self-confidence, etiquette, and discipline. Call or email for more information about the Tiny-T's or any of our classes. Bring in your child and see if they would like to  become a Tiny Tiger or one of the Little Warriors.


General & Advanced Karate

What is karate? - Karate is a system of self-defense originally developed and refined in Okinawa and Japan. The word Karate is formed from the Japanese words Kara and Te meaning empty hand.

What will my training involve? - Your training will be structured into three main sections: Kihon (basic techniques), Kata (set sequences of techniques), and Kumite (sparring).
Each section has a range of complexity to suit the different skill level or grades of students. Kumite will be introduced to you as basic blocking and counterattacking, but will ultimately lead you to freestyle fighting, where you will be taught to attack with, and defend against, unannounced attacks. When practiced together, the above will help to create a more rounded martial artist. They will teach how to do the basic movements (kihon), how to put movements together (kata) and   how to use the techniques in "real life" situations (kumite).

The physical fitness level one has the opportunity to attain with consistent training is second to none.

General Class: Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.                 
Intermediate/Advanced: Tues. and Thurs: 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m. Saturday is for private lessons, instructor training and open dojo classes.



Self-Defense Seminars  
Self defense and awareness seminars are taught by a 20 year veteran in law enforcement with 32 years of Martial Arts experience.
These seminars are very valuable in today’s society. Whether it is for young ladies growing up and moving out into their world, or the women who are already there. It is never too late!
If you are interested in scheduling one of these sessions please contact us for specific information. (Group rates apply)

Instructors                                Brian Evans, 6th Dan - Chief Instructor
Mr. Evans is Chief Instructor and Executive Director of the Mackinaw Valley Karate & Fitness Facility and the Illinois Traditional Karate Organization. He is an Official examiner and Illinois state contact for the World Traditional Karate Organization and a member of the prestigious International Shotokan-ryu Karate-do Shihanki. He holds a 6th degree black belt and has been training in JKA style Shotokan karate since 1978. A competitor on both national and international levels of competition he has won many titles in both. 
Mr. Evans is also certified physical fitness coordinator.

Kim Evans, 2nd Dan - Instructor