The ancient fighting arts are more than just the stuff of action movies and much more than a passing exercise trend. People have been turning to martial arts for centuries to challenge the mind, spirit and body. Ignore all that. It's all about finding a good fit with the right instructor. Here are a few places to get you started.
Programs are also available for classes three times a week and unlimited classes.
Connelly's Academy of Taekwon-do and Hapkido Many Chicago Park Districts and neighborhood YMCAs offer quality affordable classes. Degerberg Academy Located in the Lincoln Square Mall, this progressive school offers 500 classes a month encompassing 20 different styles of martial arts in one of the most impressive facilities in town. N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago Kendo Dojo Think part samurai, part fencing. They've been around since 1964 and meet every Tuesday and Friday from 8 p.m.-10 p.m.