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Freddie's Modern Kung Fu
4.7 ★★★★★ 354 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Evanston, Illinois
Certified instruction — reviews and the studio's own info point to a recognized tai chi program or lineage (think Tai Chi for Health / Dr. Paul Lam, the Taoist Tai Chi Society, or a named family-style teacher). If credentials matter to you, ask which program the instructor is certified in and which style they teach.
Plan your first class
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule freddiesmodernkungfu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (773) 465-8888
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“Just had a private lesson with Sifu Freddie.”
What students say
“We had the great opportunity to have Sifu Freddie and his wonderful team perform at our Lunar New Year celebration.”
“I have been going here for about a year and cannot tell you the tremendous impact his classes have had on my health and overall strength.”
“I was looking for a way to get in shape that would be fulfilling and engaging, I wanted a community (to make friends), and I wanted to connect with Chinese culture.”
From the reviews
What a wonderful, humble and teacher Freddie is! When you watch the videos on his YouTube channel, you can really see how passionate he is about teaching the next generation about keeping their body and mind fit and healthy.
I've been watching these kids for almost a year know and you can definitely see there strength improving. They encourage each other, and just by watching them you can tell that they really enjoy the time that they are there.
I'm not sure how I ran into his Channel on YouTube but I'm glad I did .I love watching his Videos and all the things he does with his students! I wish I was taking that class! Haters will hate man. It sucks seeing people hate on one another but it must be because you are doing something right.
I believe that Freddie deserves credit for all he does with his Kung Fu Students, I may live in the UK but I enjoy the videos he makes, particularly with the kids, they all seem to enjoy this and no body gets hurt, they play all kinds of games which helps with their health both physical and mentally.
New to tai chi? Start at Freddie's Modern Kung Fu
Freddie's Modern Kung Fu comes up as a beginner-friendly studio, going by its listing and students' reviews. If you've never tried tai chi, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first session. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — the movements are slow and gentle, you set your own pace, and many can be done seated if standing is hard. Second, there's nothing to buy and nothing to keep up with — wear comfortable clothes and flat, flexible shoes, and simply follow along. Third, all ages and abilities really are welcome — ask whether there's a dedicated beginners or all-levels class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most studios are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first tai chi class at Freddie's Modern Kung Fu
Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.
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