JKA - Japan Karate Association of Chicago - Sugiyama Dojo

JKA - Japan Karate Association of Chicago - Sugiyama Dojo Shotokan Karate is a BUDO (traditional Japanese martial art) focusing on empty-hand self-defense. Traditional Shotokan Karate & Self Defense Dojo

03/27/2025

Attention Karatekas!

There will NOT be a class this Friday, March 28, due to an event held at the same time at the dojo.

No Class This Friday with Sensei Lavin! Osu!

Did you know that we, at JKA Chicago, are 62 years old? Established in 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, JKA Chicago proudly tr...
03/26/2025

Did you know that we, at JKA Chicago, are 62 years old?

Established in 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, JKA Chicago proudly traces its lineage to masters Shojiro Sugiyama, Shihan; Hidetaka Nishiyama, Shihan; and Gichin Funakoshi, Shihan, the founding father of Karate-do.

Learn from our extremely knowledgeable and experienced Senseis, who have directly trained for decades under the tutelage of Sensei Sugiyama, the founder of our dojo.

A wonderful training by guest Sensei George Shlauder on Monday night. Osu!
03/20/2025

A wonderful training by guest Sensei George Shlauder on Monday night. Osu!

My opponent is my teacher. My ego is my enemy.
07/25/2023

My opponent is my teacher. My ego is my enemy.

Sensei Winston's upcoming show
04/25/2022

Sensei Winston's upcoming show

Mazu Onore Ni Kate “First Triump Over Yourself”
07/20/2021

Mazu Onore Ni Kate “First Triump Over Yourself”

Shotokan Dojo Kun
06/17/2021

Shotokan Dojo Kun

Our opponent is our teacher. Our ego is our enemy. Remember Fudo-Shin, imperturbable mind, in your karate training. Rach...
06/15/2021

Our opponent is our teacher. Our ego is our enemy. Remember Fudo-Shin, imperturbable mind, in your karate training. Rachel Lavin

Keep training. The greatest obstacle lies not outside oneself, but within. As temperatures get warmer, we will try to ho...
06/13/2020

Keep training. The greatest obstacle lies not outside oneself, but within. As temperatures get warmer, we will try to hold more outdoor training, with social distancing. For more details, make sure you’re on our email list. Email [email protected] to be added.
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To all karatekas and family, please stay safe and healthy! Practice karate state of mind. Osu!!
03/14/2020

To all karatekas and family, please stay safe and healthy! Practice karate state of mind. Osu!!

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2940 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 6pm - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 10:30am

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