Martial Arts Classes in Chicago, IL

Tai chi is a low-impact, slow-motion practice with health benefits such as increased range of motion, improved balance, and increased energy. Explore gentle postures and exercises designed to improve your well-being. This class may be practiced seated, and may be taken multiple times. Dress for the weather.

Filipino Martial Arts is known for stick fighting and also includes training on empty handed fighting, boxing, grappling, and healing (Hilot). FMA relies on speed and proper body mechanics, rather than strength and size. This system is perfect for those looking for self-defense and fitness while learning a new skill.

Walking is a simple and natural way of moving. With proper technique, you can turn casual walking into power walking. Power walking is a low-impact way to improve cardiovascular endurance and total body strength. Come power walk with us and burn the same amount of calories as walking.

Further your study of the Sun form of tai chi. Prerequisite: Tai Chi: Advanced Beginner Sun-Style is recommended.

Qi Gong is a type of Chinese medical exercise that can be described as “moving meditation.” It is designed to improve strength and flexibility as well as to cultivate qi, the vital energy of life. The type of qi gong that we practice together was taught to your instructor Dong Chen by her father, Grand Master Zheng Hong Chen, who used qi gong...

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Once you are very comfortable with the foundations learned in Tai Chi for Beginners: Yang-Style, you move into the advanced beginner level. Build upon the basic Yang-Style forms and postures you learned, while continuing to receive the multiple health benefits of tai chi...

Further your study of the Yang-style form of tai chi. Consistent practice of tai chi helps us to relax from the fast pace of multi-tasking and recognize the moment at hand. The movements help to reconnect us to mind-body awareness and restore harmony and balance into our daily routines. Tai Chi for Beginners or some tai chi experience is recommend...

Intensify your Pilates routine by incorporating apparatus equipment! The Reformer, a spring-loaded resistance machine, is one of the low-impact and effective ways to tone muscle, strengthen joints and realign the body. Experience in Mat Pilates classes recommended (try them on the group fitness schedule!) for Beginning and All Level classes. This...

Qi Gong is a type of Chinese medical exercise that can be described as “moving meditation.” It is designed to improve strength and flexibility as well as to cultivate qi, the vital energy of life. The type of qi gong that we practice together was taught to your instructor Dong Chen by her father, Grand Master Zheng Hong Chen, who used qi gong...

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors...

Do you want to lose excess baby weight, stay active with your children and meet other moms in the process? If so, this course is for you! This is not your ordinary stroller class! Designed to not only help you lose your baby weight, but also to take your body to the next fitness level. Each class will challenge your body while you have fun doing...

This course continues with in-depth study of the Sun-style for students who have completed the intermediate class level and feel comfortable advancing.  Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. In this session we will emphasize the ABCs—alignment, breathing, and concentration.