CLASSES/BELTS
Class Schedule
Youth Classes begin at 5 years of age.
Youth Classes
Friday
Beginners5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Intermediate6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Advanced7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Saturday
Advanced9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Intermediate10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Beginners11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Adult Classes
Monday and Wednesday
Beginners and Advanced7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Belts Awarded
KYU Levels
White Belt8th KYUHACHIKYU
Yellow Bet7th KYUSHICHIKYU
Purple Belt6th KYUROKKYU
Green Belt5th KYUGOKYU
Blue Belt4th KYUYONKYU
Brown Belt3rd KYUSANKYU
Brown Belt2nd KYUNIKYU
Brown Belt1st KYUIKKYU
DAN LEVLES
Black Belt1st DANSHODAN
Black Belt2nd DANNIDAN
Black Belt3rd DANSANDAN
Black Belt4th DANYONDAN
Black Belt5th DANGODAN
Black Belt6th DANROKUDAN RED AND WHITE BELT
Black Belt7th DANSHICHIDAN RED AND WHITE BELT
Black Belt8th DANHACHIDAN RED AND WHITE BELT
Black Belt9th DANKUDAN SOLID RED BELT
Black Belt10th DANJUDAN SOLID RED BELT
ISSHINRYU KARATE
Routine Training
You will be amazed at how much your body and mind can learn in just one lesson a week.
Supportive Classmates
In the dojo, each classmate is a supportive arm - we train together and support each other always.
Dedicated Instructor
With more than 30 years of experience, you will not find a more dedicated instructor with the unique skillsets of Sensei Gary Baucom.
First Class is Free!
Come give us a try - the first class is always free and there is no obligation.
Fun Environment
Get to know new people who quickly become your friends. We work hard and have fun doing it!
Learn Self Defense
Knowing that you are prepared for many threatening situations will help you stay calm and make good decisions.
32
Years of Experience
700
Students to Date
1977
Black Belt Since
365
Days Instructing a Year
SENSEI GARY BAUCOM
Sensei
Gary Baucom
Gary Baucom opened the Quincy Karate Club in March, 1985 at 11 South 11th Street in Quincy, Illinois. The Dojo remained at that location for nine years until it was moved to its present location in July 1994.
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Gary started his karate training in October, 1974, with Jerry Tuzzo at the Quincy Karate Academy. he earned his Black Belt in 1977 and taught at Quincy Karate Academy and the Nautilus Martial Arts Center until he opened his own Dojo in 1985. He has been active on the tournament and seminar circuit where he has had the opportunity to compete against and train with karateka from across the country and from different parts of the world. He has had many teachers from different styles and arts. He believes one can learn something from everyone if you keep an open mind
CONTACT US
Our Address
8 EAST 8th Plaza ll
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-6055
info (at) quincykarateclub.com
Opening Hours
Monday & Wednesday 07:00PM – 9:00PM
Friday 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 11:00AM