The Lake Zurich Traditional Karate Organization (TKO) has been dedicated to teaching Shotokan Karate to Lake Zurich and surrounding communities since 1986. The TKO organization currently provides quality instructions thought the Lake Zurich Park District. TKO has many affiliated clubs throughout the Chicago area which compete in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sponsored competition at the local, state, regional, national, and international levels. Many TKO members are current and former State, National, and Junior Olympic Champions.Shotokan Karate is a Japanese martial arts that teaches a method of self defense. Emphasis is placed on developing coordination, balance, timing, reflex actions, self esteem, and of course a specific style of self defense.

Evening weekday classes are held at Buffalo Grove Park District Buildings at 675 Old Mill Grove Road, Building B in Lake Zurich and involves a range of activities, including:

Beginning Youth Classes:: For students ages 7-14 are from 5:00-6:00 pm.

Intermediate Youth Classes: For students ages 7-14 are from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Cardio Karate: Non-Contact Adult Exercise Program 7:00-8:00 pm.

Adult Classes: For anyone over the age of 15 are from 8:00-9:00 pm.

Weekend classes are held on Saturday at the Lake Zurich Barn:

Shining Star Pre-Karate, ages 5-6 from 10:30-12:00 am.

Advanced Classes: For any youth or adult who has advanced past the level of white belt and is interested in accelerating their karate development, 12:00-1:00 pm.

 If interested, you can get more information from the Park District, or call:TKO Office: 847-540-9567