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Temple of Kung Fu
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Highland Park, 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
- Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention gentle, joint-friendly classes — often based on the Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam program — that may help with balance and stiffness; check the studio's schedule
- 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 templeofkungfu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 847-702-7581
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Depending on what I feel I need to work on I practice; Qigong forms, Tai Chi, Splashing Hands, Hsing-I and meditation, Shih Shui.”
“Please call the studio l to ask about private lessons, or to ask about a first lesson!”
“Depending on what I feel I need to work on I practice; Qigong forms, Tai Chi, Splashing Hands, Hsing-I and meditation, Shih Shui.”
“I had been doing martial arts for over a decade, and I thought I was a good fighter, but I found myself instantly overwhelmed in sparring by even the beginner students.”
Styles taught here
“I focus on Chen Style Tai Chi and the internal side while my daughter has taken to the challenge of learning the incredibly fast style of "splashing hands".”
What students say
“I focus on Chen Style Tai Chi and the internal side while my daughter has taken to the challenge of learning the incredibly fast style of "splashing hands".”
“The mentality, way of movement, athletic and health benefits are unlike any other, and I cannot recommend this school enough.”
“I also found a great community of people who actually do care about your personal development.”
“Depending on what I feel I need to work on I practice; Qigong forms, Tai Chi, Splashing Hands, Hsing-I and meditation, Shih Shui.”
From the reviews
When I first came to The Temple of Kung Fu I could tell there was something fundamentaly different than other martial arts schools, there were no trophies in the windows, and nobody was wearing a belt, Sifu didn't tell me about all his triumphs as a martial artist, but rather talked about the students he helped.
I have been practicing Kungfu at the temple since Jan 2019. I am coming up on 3 years. I still love it and continue to grow. Since then, I have lost 60Lbs and cured type II diabetes and eliminated high cholesterol. This was my intended goal and Sifu and Tom were instrumental in helping me reach my goals.
I love this place. Having never learned any martial arts in my life, I was nervous, but the instructors here are patient and encouraging. The school community is very welcoming and positive. Everyone is at different levels, and it is really exciting to get sneak peeks into all the things there are to learn.
Temple of Kung fu is a sacred place to learn the powers of Kung Fu, Taoism and self discovery. For anyone who needs to up their personal self worth, leadership skills or business acumen this is the place for them. Adults looking for a change in self confidence, this is the path on the North Shore.
New to tai chi? Start at Temple of Kung Fu
Temple of 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 Temple of 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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