Enso Karate

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Enso is a dojo, based in the heart of Chicago, focusing on Shotokan Karate for children and adults.

Established in 2002, Enso is a vibrant and diverse community of karate practitioners and families based in downtown Chicago. All week long, students of all ages and from all walks of life come to train and gain the benefits from traditional martial arts and its core values of discipline, respect, self-improvement, and self-control. As one of the largest martial arts schools in Chicago, Enso welcomes new students, experienced practitioners, and visitors.

10/26/2026

🎃 Halloween at the Dojo! 👻 🎃

We are excited for a day of frightfully fun training and festivities at our Chicago dojo location on Saturday, October 31st!

🥋 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Halloween Class for all levels and ages in costume!

👻 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Halloween Party - The fun continues with Halloween-themed activities, games, and treats. Family and friends are welcome to join in!

🍬🚪🎃Trick-or-treaters from the community are welcome!

10/25/2026

Thank you Fonseca Martial Arts for hosting yesterday's tournament!

As always, we're so proud of the hard work these athletes put into preparation, the spirit and sportsmanship they show on the tatami, and the way the entire team supports each other. Go Enso!!

Team results: 22 athletes brought home 40 medals!
19 🥇, 9 🥈, 12 🥉

Individual results:

Alex W. - 🥇 Kata, 🥉 Kumite, 🥇 Team Kata

Benji - 🥉 Kata, 🥉 Kumite

Candace Sensei - 🥇Kata,🥇 Kumite,🥇 Family Team Kata

Daivik - 🥇 Kata, 🥈 Kumite

Eleanor - 🥇 Kata, 🥇 Team Kata

Gabriel S. - 🥇 Kata, 🥉 Kumite

Harshil - Participant

Henry - 🥉 Kata

Hrithikvesh - 🥇 Kata

Jack Sensei - 🥈 18-34 Kata, 🥇 Family Team kata

Jay S - 🥉 Kata, 🥈 Kumite

Katie Sensei - 🥇 Kata, 🥈 Kumite

Kira Sensei - 🥈 18-34 Kata

Kurt Sensei - 🥉 Kata, 🥇 Kumite

Max - 🥉 Kata

Maya - 🥉 Kata, 🥇 Team Kata

Miguel - 🥇 Kata, 🥈 Kumite

Noah D - 🥉 Kumite, 🥇 Team Kata, 🥈 Ultimate Team Kumite

Rio - 🥈 Kata, 🥉 Kumite

Rohan - 🥇 Kata, 🥇 Team Kata

Vincent - 🥈 Kata

Zachary - 🥉 Kata, 🥇 Team Kata

10/12/2026

What a treat to get the adult karate students together for dinner in Chinatown! We loved having many of our newer-to-the-dojo students there, along with long-timers. If you missed this event, look out for the next one!

09/28/2026

Our new dojo at River City (800 S. Wells St., Suite 140) is in full swing, and we’d love for you to join our growing community! As autumn sets in, it’s the perfect time to build strong physical fitness habits, increase mental focus, and relieve stress in a supportive environment.

Learn how to try a class and get started in October! https://ensokarate.com/registration/

09/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday's GRAND OPENING & OPEN HOUSE at our new dojo location! It was so wonderful to meet some new South Loop neighbors, and meaningful to have old friends stop by. And of course no surprise that so many of our students, instructors, and families came to support us. This community is what makes Enso special, and we look forward to welcoming new friends!

09/04/2026

Grand Opening and Open House tomorrow!

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 5 for the Grand Opening and Open House at our new South Loop location at 800 S. Wells Street. Come explore our new dojo, meet the instructors, and try a free class!

08/30/2026

Yesterday, we hosted our first kyu exam in our new dojo! It was a wonderful opportunity to welcome family and friends into the space as they cheered on their loved ones taking the next step in their karate journeys.

Congratulations to every student whose hard work and dedication brought them to this moment! Exam results will be shared by email later today and in person at your next class.

08/23/2026

We had beautiful Chicago as our backdrop for training on the beach. It’s one of our favorite traditions to bring our dojo community together. 🩵🌊🥋🏙️

08/19/2026

🥋 GRAND OPENING! Come celebrate our new location in Chicago’s South Loop!

Curious about martial arts, for you or your kids? Come try a free karate class, watch a demo, and see why families and students choose Enso Karate.

📍 800 S. Wells Street, Suite 140, Chicago, IL (in the River City apartment complex)
📅 Saturday, Sept. 5 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🕐 Schedule:
10:00 - Dojo opens, meet instructors & students, tour the facility
11:00–11:30 - FREE Intro Karate Class
12:00–12:45 - Karate Demonstration
1:00–1:30 - FREE Intro Karate Class

All ages and experience levels welcome. No obligation - just come celebrate with us!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/uwyzD6TZcdTL9fp46

07/07/2026

We are excited to share that our Chicago dojo has moved to a new and improved location!

Come see us at 800 S. Wells Street, Suite 140 in the iconic River City complex in the South Loop.

Registration is open now for our July trial class sessions. Can’t wait to see you soon!

Address

800 S. Wells Street, Suite 140
Chicago, IL
60607

Website

http://www.ensokarate.com/

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