But there's something different about this class. These karate kids are as young as 2 1/2 and as old as 5. Classes are 30 minutes to appeal to shorter attention spans.

Classes: The special-needs one-hour kenpo karate class is at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other classes for children and adults are available throughout the week. Cost: $79 a month, $50 ...

Though the walls of his business are lined with trophies won at various tournaments, Ron Ziss does not believe winning awards is why most parents bring their children to O Tetsu Cho, where he ...

Those who take the class will learn about the martial arts aspects of the training, but also some Japanese languages and customs. Students will be assessed and tested on what they learn in class.

Brad Schlicting, center, takes part in karate classes at Fonseca Martial Arts in Park Ridge on June 6, 2019. The karate program is specifically designed for people with Parkinson's disease. At ...

Kick, jab, punch! Not having any formal martial arts training, I'll admit that checking out Martin Buell's kempo karate class was a bit intimidating, but upon arrival, I was welcomed into the ...