606 Karate & Self-Defense

606 Karate & Self-Defense, 5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60615

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About

606 Karate & Self-Defense offers Tang Soo Do karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Filipino Kampilan Eskrima-Kali-Arnis, and MMA Fundamentals. The program includes Karate and BJJ intro classes, Kids’ and Youth BJJ and Karate, Adult BJJ and Adult Karate, Red/Black Belt Class, All Ages/Ranks Karate, BJJ Fundamentals, and Kali-Eskrima. Students can enroll in just the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program or combine it with karate and eskrima classes.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes run Monday through Saturday with options in the morning and late afternoon/evening; intro class periods generally last around 3 weeks.

Sa Bom Nim Kathleen Degnan teaches Tang Soo Do classes, including the advanced Red Belt/Black Belt Class. Coach Justin Metcalfe teaches all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Coach Hank Hoffmann teaches MMA Fundamentals classes. Instructor Chloe Washabaugh teaches Eskrima classes, using a Kampilan style developed by Guro Edie Mesina over decades of training and practical application.

The program states that martial arts are a fun, full-body workout, good for kids, adults, and families. Families can connect with 606 Karate & Self-Defense on Facebook and Instagram.

Last updated April 18, 2026.

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