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TKO Nisei Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Lake Zurich, Illinois

Tai Chi for Arthritis Private lessons

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
  • Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
  • Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tkoniseidojo.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 847-772-1161

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–8 pm
Friday 3–6 pm
Saturday 8–11 am
Sunday 9–10:30 am

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at TKO Nisei Dojo, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

⚖️ Fall Prevention & Balance 2 mentions

“Please join me if you can…it’s a pleasant experience while improving your balance and agility while reducing stress”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I would highly recommend LInda Donner for your personal training.”

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🔄 All Levels 3 mentions

“Sensei Donner genuinely enjoys teaching Shotokan Karate and many other martiall arts to students of all ages.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 3 mentions

“She is a Personal Fitness Coach, a World Karate Champion, an amazingly patient instructor and strong in character as well as in body.”

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 2 mentions

“Please join me if you can…it’s a pleasant experience while improving your balance and agility while reducing stress”

⚖️ improved balance & health 8 mentions

“I started karate with Sensei Donner two years ago, and have since added Tai Chi, cardio fitness, strength, training, Kobudo weapons class, and more to my repertoire there.”

From the reviews

If you are looking for an excellent personal trainer, look no further. Linda Donner became my personal trainer last fall and I started with two times a week and ramped up to three times a week. I’ve been with her for 8 months.

★★★★★ — Myrna, Mar 2026

Great experience with the instructor, Linda Donner, on her fitness workout program. She puts the students thru a fast paced cardio workout that's guaranteed to get your heart rate up. It doesn't matter what your skill level is, her workouts are set up to give you a full body workout.

★★★★★ — Terry, Aug 2023

Love this martial arts Karate dojo program. If your looking for a Family feel activity environment this is the place to go. The instructor & owner of the dojo Sensei Linda Donner is the best Karate Sensei I have met to date.

★★★★★ — Lindsy, Jan 2020

This woman owned business, run, and instructed by Sensei Linda Donner , is a Northwest suburban gem! Offering everything from expert and personalized fitness instruction, to Karate for kids of all ages, and adults, to birthday parties, and other celebratory events, the Nisei Dojo is Lake Zurich’s best kept secret!

★★★★★ — Deb, Oct 2023

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Your first tai chi class at TKO Nisei Dojo

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find TKO Nisei Dojo

58 N Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL60047

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