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akelkar
03-04-2007, 02:49 PM
Hey,

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for martial arts classes in and around the chicago area. I'm interested in Karate, TKD, XMA and wushu. The only school that I've heard of is Sharkey's Karate in NAperville. I'm going to move to the chicago area soon and proximity to excellent martial arts schools will be a deciding factor. I know I cant do all those arts, but I will pick a schedule that works best.

Thanks for any advice you have to offer.
Zoran
03-04-2007, 04:22 PM
You can check out my instructor's school (http://www.whitetigerkenpo.com/).
searcher
03-04-2007, 07:42 PM
I know some of the guys from Sharkey's. They tend to be very capable MAists. But be aware, not everyone of them are very pleasant to be around. Some of them are very conseded and know they are very good.
Cryozombie
03-04-2007, 09:57 PM
Hey,

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for martial arts classes in and around the chicago area. I'm interested in Karate, TKD, XMA and wushu. The only school that I've heard of is Sharkey's Karate in NAperville. I'm going to move to the chicago area soon and proximity to excellent martial arts schools will be a deciding factor. I know I cant do all those arts, but I will pick a schedule that works best.

Thanks for any advice you have to offer.

One of our senior students was a student of Sharkeys for a long time, he says good things about them.
IcemanSK
03-05-2007, 12:07 AM
The Napperville area is full of schools (both good & otherwise). I'd encourage you to look at several different types of schools & ask a lot of questions. Sorry, I don't have a specific school to recommend.

Best wishes.
akelkar
03-05-2007, 05:49 PM
I know some of the guys from Sharkey's. They tend to be very capable MAists. But be aware, not everyone of them are very pleasant to be around. Some of them are very conseded and know they are very good.

Are you referring to the instructors or the students?
searcher
03-05-2007, 10:20 PM
Are you referring to the instructors or the students?


Students. Mr. Sharkey has never been anything, but a class act.
Jade Tigress
03-06-2007, 10:50 AM
Are you moving to Naperville?
akelkar
03-06-2007, 11:41 AM
Are you moving to Naperville?

Well, actually I'm graduating in May from Bradley U. and I may take up a job offer in Northbrook. So I'll get an apartment equidistant from the job and from the martial arts school that I choose.
Tarot
03-06-2007, 05:02 PM
It's FMA, but Ken Smith's school is in Chicago. His school name is Islander's Karate. He's a great teacher if you're interested.

:)