Martial Arts Classes in Chicago, IL

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. ​

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....

The ultimate offense. This is one of the world's most devastating striking arts. Must be in great shape & have prior martial arts training.

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...

Action packed and calorie burning workout. Also known as Thai Boxing. Learn various punches, elbows, knees and kicking techniques that wear down and knockout your opponent or attacker. Required equipment: Hand wrap Cup and supporter (for male)

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.

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....

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...

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.