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606 Karate & Self-Defense

5.0 (3 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Fitzgerald's Martial Arts

4.3(6 reviews)
0.3 mi•Hyde Park

I trained under Kyo Sa Nim Fitzgerald for many years, so my review may be a tad bias, but I will…read morekeep it short. My training began before our school had an official school building and classes were still held at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club in one of the classrooms, when I was 11 and I continued with training until I left for college, spending a few summers helping with the children's class and summer day camp. I walked away from the school with several medals from tournament and much more self confidence and inner strength. Being a nerdy tomboy, martial arts brought me much peace and gave me stronger drive to reach for my goals; something I had never taken away from Kung Fu (but I was much younger when trained in Kung Fu). My training here also helped me build my leadership skills at a young age, as being one of the eldest and higher ranked "children" I was able to help lead regular classes. When I first started doing that, it was a bit nerve wrecking but over time I got used to i...but was still thankful when someone else did it,; I was never very confident with speaking Korean in front of others but today it's not a problem :P Kyo Sa Nim would be happy to know that to this day I remember all hyung and do them as often as possible; if I was still in Hyde Park I would return to my beloved dojang. The Seven Tenets are still a big apart of my daily life (Integrity, Concentration, Perseverance, Respect and Obedience, Self Control, Humility, Indomitable Spirit), and I hope that Kyo Sa Nim has left his mark on many of his other students as well. I highly highly recommend this specific school for those that wish to peruse Tang Soo Do, especially in the Chicago area. It is a school where people of all ages can come and train, from old to very young. Kyosanim may seem hard on the students at times, but how else would we learn :) Thanks to him my knees and ankles got stronger, even though I know I could be a pain during class. Kamsahamnida Kyo Sa Nim Fitzgerald for the many great years!

I have been training with Master Fitzgerald for more than 14 years. I agree with my fellow…read morereviewers (and classmates) that Fitzgerald's is a welcoming and diverse environment for men, women, and children to learn Tang Soo Do. I love it there and am happy with the skills my 12 year old daughter and 9 year old son are gaining as well. For me too, the community at the karate school has become family and has been a support to me through life's ups and downs. Tang Soo Do has improved my physical fitness, but more importantly, it has changed my character. I am stronger, better able to cope with misfortune, more disciplined, and more confident in my own abilities. I will disclose that I am now a Fitzgerald's instructor. Master Fitzgerald both inspired me and fostered my interest in teaching as I developed as a martial artist. He continues to be a superb instructor and mentor. As a small business owner, and the daughter of a small business owner who worked 80 hour weeks, I appreciate the many, many hours Master Fitzgerald spends at the dojang--far more than any standard workweek. His own children are still young, his wife has a full-time job, and he often has his children with him at the karate school. He works hard to keep them on a consistent schedule and to make sure they have their homework done (which requires that they be fed). As parents and small business owners, we quite often have to multi-task. I think he pulls it off pretty well. In regard to phone calls that come in while class is in session, Master Fitzgerald doesn't have a secretary to answer the phone. He has to answer himself when potential customers call. If he thinks he will be on the phone for awhile and there is another instructor present, he will usually have that instructor continue the class. Sometimes, he doesn't though. I simply see those times as opportunities to practice self-discipline and build muscle while trying to remain in a low stance! :-)

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