Happenings

~Upcoming Events / Seminars~

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 am

Our event, and others like it, is part of the global World Tai Chi Healing Wave that starts in New Zealand and migrates around the world with local celebrations. Each year, on the last Saturday of April, at 10:00 am local time, tens of thousands, in hundreds of cities, in over 70 nations come together … to breathe together … to provide the world a healing image of our planet and our people.

All levels of Tai Chi practitioners are welcome. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Event starts promptly at 10a so arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of the session. 

Qigong Meditation

Saturday, 11:00a to 1:00p

March 21st * April 18th

Introducing the basic principles and patterns of Qigong – to build strength, balance, and agility, while nurturing resilience and serenity. Physically, the slow, gentle Qigong movements warm tendons, ligaments, and muscles; tonify vital organs and connective tissue; and promote circulation of body fluids (blood, synovial, lymph). Many medical studies have shown Qigong is effective in helping to heal life challenges ranging from high blood pressure and chronic illness to emotional frustration, mental stress, and spiritual crisis. The feeling of harmony is deepened with each step.

This workshop is open to all skill and experience levels, whether you have years of practice in the internal arts or are a new learner. $40 per person, $35 for second family member in the same household. Please pre-register by contacting 847-888-8866 or email .

Indonesian Pencak Silat Seminar

Saturday,  11:00a to 1:00p

March 14th  *  April 4th

Pencak Silat is a full-body fighting form combining strikes, kicks, grappling, and throwing, in addition to weaponry. In this seminar you will get an introduction to basic techniques and principles and you will begin to recognize the underlying advantages and disadvantages of the motion rather than memorizing specific techniques. Included in the training will be:

• Throws
• Takedowns
• Submission holds
• Ground fighting
• Ground vs stand up fighting
• How to stand up from ground fighting
• Touch on edged weapon defense

Wear something comfortable. This workshop is open to all skill and experience levels, whether you have years of practice or are a new beginner. Suggested for adults and mature youth. $40 per person, $35 for second family member in the same household. Please register by contacting us at 847-888-8866

~Regular Programs~

Youth Bujutsu Martial Arts

Ages 7+ Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-6:50p 

Ages 4-5-6 Tuesday and Thursday, 5:10-5:50p 

Ages 8+ Saturday, 9:00-10:30a 

Our Bujutsu (‘Martial Way’ in Japanese) program is the product of multiple martial art styles and experiences. It is a dynamic style that integrates traditional and contemporary aspects of major disciplines. The program is continually reviewed to ensure we offer a well-balanced and effective training system for every student. You will learn Martial Arts and Self-Defense techniques from the traditional martial arts such as Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Hapkido, Wing Chun and Jiu Jitsu along with acquiring skills from Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling and more.

Bujutsu is a fun and exciting way to improve your core strength, increase endurance and stamina, and learn how to defend yourself better on your feet or on the ground. Students learn respect and responsibility as they learn and improve their skills and techniques.

Wing Chun

Monday and Wednesday, 7:00p 

Wing Chun is a close range, fast and aggressive trapping martial art, designed for smaller practitioners to redirect and counter strike opponents in close, contact distances.  Basics, drills, footwork, Chi Sau (sticking hand exercises) or resistive based contact drills with the intent to find openings of attack and counter.

Training concepts include the centerline theory, yielding force, opponent related expanding and contracting, and more. This is a highly interactive class intended for all levels and involves light to intermediate level of activity depending on your ability. Our training methodology is to bring each student up to their own ability and not beyond and to not over train. Adults and mature youth.

Tai Chi

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00p

Sunday, 9:00a

Tai Chi is a series of simple full-body movements to increase strength, improve balance, reduce pain and decrease stress in an easy-to-follow class for all fitness levels.

Although Tai Chi is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic and breathing conditioning. Highly recommended by many recognized medical authorities.  There’s plenty of space for newcomers to join us. You’ll enjoy outdoor training – weather permitting.

Judo

Monday and Friday, 6:00p

Judo is a Japanese art which utilizes spectacular throwing techniques, but also involves considerable grappling on the ground utilizing controlled holds, arm locks, and choking techniques. All experience levels are welcome, adults and youth – ages 6+.

Kali Weapons Class 

Thursday, 7:30p

Weapon training includes Filipino fighting sticks along with introducing other weapons of interest. You will learn a wide range of realistic strikes, blocks, stances, 2-person drills and fighting skills. The workouts and classes will give you a great total body workout, while strengthening your upper body.

Open to mature youth and adults, classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting. Staffs and sticks are available for use or can be ordered for purchase ahead of time. Open to mature youth and adults.

We invite everyone to experience the benefits of Martial Arts – the 1st regular lesson is on us