Martial arts can provide great benefit to children and their families including improved physical fitness, focus, coordination and self-confidence as well as be used to help provide credit for homeschool PE courses. Some local organizations offer classes to homeschool student durin the day. Please contact them or visit their websites to learn more about the classes they offer.

Kaizen Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center

Owned by Daniel Atherton in Eureka, Illinois, Kaizen Family Martial Arts andFitness Center offers a variety of martial arts, physical fitness and self-defense classes for students and families. Classes are offered during both days and evenings. Daniel teaches Korean Mu Sool Won (Kuk Sool), Mu Sool -korean for martial arts, Kuk Sool- Korean Martial Arts- which incorporates martial arts from the Korean Royal Court , Budhist and Tribal families as well as japanese budo taijutsu, Okinawan ryukyu kempo/kyusho jitsu, and filipino modern arnis training systems/kali. Learn more about these programs at www.eurekafamilymartialarts.com.

Kim's Taekwondo

Located in Landmark Mall in Normal (on College near Kroger), Kim's Taekwondo has been in the Bloomington-Normal area for over 25 years. Taekwondo is a great activity for students that are homeschooled - and their adult family members. All are welcome! Morning classes are currently offered for homeschooling families. A free trial lesson is available as well. For more information about Chang Kim or his classes, contact him by e-mail or at (309) 888-9902.