In the grand state of Illinois, where skyscrapers kiss the clouds and cornfields dance in the breeze, lives a peculiar group of kids. They are part of a secret society known as the 'Illinois Whirlwind Kickboxers' (IWK for short). These aren't your regular video-game-playing, ice-cream-eating, school-going kids. No, siree! These are kids who can perform a roundhouse kick before you can say "corn on the cob." Under the watchful eyes of their wise and slightly eccentric coach, Master CornKicker, these kids train hard. Don't be fooled by Master CornKicker's appearance - a tall, lanky man with corn husk hair, cauliflower ears, and a carrot nose. Behind those twinkling blueberry eyes, hides a fierce kickboxing champion. Our young IWK champions are fun-loving and full of beans, quite literally. They fuel their training with a special diet of Illinois' famous succotash. Their punches are as swift as the Windy City's breeze, and their kicks, as powerful as the mighty Mississippi. But what makes them truly special is their laughter. They can turn the toughest workouts into a comedy show, with their non-stop banter and funny faces. They even have a 'Burpee-Clown' routine, where they make the funniest faces while doing burpees! So, if you ever find yourself in the "Prairie State", keep an ear out for the sound of laughter, mingled with the distinctive 'thwack' of a punchbag. That's probably an IWK training session in progress. And you never know, maybe the 'Cornhusk Kickboxer' will invite you over for a laugh... and a kickboxing lesson! Anything is possible in the land of Lincoln!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
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