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Kung Fu Academy of Chicago
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Chicago, 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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kungfuacademyofchicago.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (773) 761-8751
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Daily class begins with the I Chin Ching / Chi Kung Exercises, soft style movements that teach how to unite breath to body to internal energy.”
“Kung Fu is the mother art, derived from ancient yogic breathing techniques and transcendental meditation brought from India into the Shaolin Monasteries.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“” And under that motto, he shapes people the way rivers shape valleys—slowly, steadily, with patient strength.”
“Kung Fu is the mother art, derived from ancient yogic breathing techniques and transcendental meditation brought from India into the Shaolin Monasteries.”
From the reviews
After visiting most of the martial art schools in Rogers Park, Edgewater and Evanston, I stopped my search when I found Master Kwan and the Kung Fu Academy of Chicago. He was the first person who didn’t show me a contract, instead he said, “Try it out, see if you like it.” When I asked “Which martial art is the best?
The Master of the Neighborhood For over 40 years, Sifu Kwan has watched generations rise and pass through his doors—children who became Black Belts, adults who became warriors, students who grew into teachers.
The best they know what they're doing like experts. They show you exactly what they really know. Hands-On. You will know what you're doing in no time Thank you, Ray & Seafood real experts at what they do. Definitely recommend anyone to come there. God bless u all
VERY welcoming and knowledgeable staff. I think the modest fee is due to their inherent desire to teach others their craft that they have clearly mastered.
Your first tai chi class at Kung Fu Academy of Chicago
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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