Martial Arts Classes in Chicago, IL

Savate is a French style of weaponless hand and foot fighting which is related to specialties of the Asian Martial Arts. Degerberg Academy’s Savate Classes will better your kicking techniques, improve your punch-kick combinations and increase your control while and balance you up your cardio. Required materials: Wrestling or boxing shoes Cup...

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.

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...

Take Crossfit to the water in this low-impact, high-intensity class! Participants will run thorough cardio and resistance exercises to help build strength and endurance. This is a great program for people new to exercise or for hard-core exercisers who need to give their joints a break!

Tai chi is a low-impact, slow-motion practice with known health benefits such as increased range of motion, improved balance, and increased energy. Attend this class and explore gentle postures and exercises all designed to improve your well-being. This class may be practiced seated, and may be taken multiple times. Class locations vary and will be...

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...

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

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...

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. 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...

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...