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.

A more modern form of tai chi, Sun-Style is known for flowing movements and gentle postures. This class level is best for experienced students who have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden and are familiar with the basic Sun form. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class...

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through the 24 forms and some qi gong from your own home during this online class.  This class level is best for experienced students who have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden and are familiar with the basic Yang form.  This class will be taught...

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)

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.

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....

This class is a mix level Qigong class for students aged 13 and up.

During the class student are provided an overview on when they are legally allowed to use pepper spray. In addition, they will be taught blocking and engaging techniques that enhances the deployment and effectiveness of pepper spray. Practice sprays (water based) are utilized while in class, and at the conclusion of the class the students will be issued...

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...

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...