Martial Arts Classes in Chicago, IL

Learn how to protect yourself in the streets, how to turn your fear into anger and switch yourself into attack mode. Defend yourself against an attacker and learn why size is not a factor. Students will learn effective techniques on how to quickly subdue their attacker(s). Teens welcome with parent/guardian permission.

Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that will benefit any age person coping with arthritis in joints by using easy movement to lubricate joints and lower blood pressure by natural calming and relaxation. ​

Originating in China hundreds of years ago, Tai Chi Ch’uan is a gentle, moving meditation that conditions the body and mind, leading to a heightened sense of well-being. In this course, you’ll begin learning the Tai Chi “form,” comprised of poetically-named movements that strengthen muscles and bones, improve circulation and the functioning...

Originating in China hundreds of years ago, Tai Chi Ch’uan is a gentle, moving meditation that conditions the body and mind, leading to a heightened sense of well-being. In this course, you’ll begin learning the Tai Chi “form,” comprised of poetically-named movements that strengthen muscles and bones, improve circulation and the functioning...

Contemporary science is now validating the profound benefits of the ancient Chinese practice of qigong. In this workshop, qigong master Robert Peng and creativity expert Michael Gelb (author of the best-selling How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci) team up to teach us how to increase our vitality and creative energy to empower every aspect of our lives....

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.

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Further your study of the Yang form of tai chi once you feel very comfortable with the practice and movements of recommended prerequisite course: Tai Chi: Advanced Beginner Yang-Style. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits.

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...

Sun-style is the most modern form of tai chi, known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Further your study of the Sun form of tai chi once you feel very comfortable with the practice and movements of recommended prerequisite course: Tai Chi: Advanced Beginner Sun-Style.  Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits....

Sun-style is the most modern form of tai chi, known for flowing movements and gentle postures. This course continues with in-depth study of the Sun-style for students who have completed the intermediate level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and...