Doh Sensei

I'm out in Countryside which is a south-west-ish suburb of Chicago. Thanks for your response Wastelander. Gurnee is about 65 or so miles from me. I don't mind a drive but I've got 2 jobs and school and I don't think 2 hours more of commuting will fit in my day. I did a little research online and the style sounds intersting though. It's influenced by Okinawan Karate and Hsing-i? Wow. How did you like it? I notice that you practice Shorin-Ryu. There's a Shorin class taught at a nearby Japanese Cultural Center. Can I ask what you like about it? I've also found a Jundokan International Goju school in my area. Do you have any experience with that? I didn't mean to sound like I wanted someone to do my Googling for me. But if anyone has any experience with schools or styles in the area and you don't mind sharing your experience I'd appreciate it. Thanks

Thanks patrick, that would be helpful wouldn't it? I was hoping to learn one of the Okinawan styles. I'm more self defense and health oriented but I wouldn't mind a little competition either. Also, I'm a middle-aged huffer and puffer who's hoping to turn over a new leaf. I finally realized that life is too short to spend it on a couch and I've always wanted to try karate. I don't know if that last part matters as to style or school but I thought I'd throw it in there. Thanks.

Hello, Can anyone recommend a karate school in the Chicago area? Thanks.