Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. About half our students come in with no martial arts background, while others have decades of experience in different styles. Wing Chun is designed to be accessible from day one — built on principles, not memorized routines. Whether you're starting fresh or bringing a lifetime of movement, you'll find your footing quickly.

Book an Intro Lesson — a private, 30-minute session built around you. $30 to get started. No experience required.

You'll work one-on-one with the instructor, learn the fundamentals of Wing Chun, and get a clear sense of whether the training is right for you. If you decide to continue, you'll join the regular group classes.

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Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and flat-soled shoes or sneakers. No special gear or uniforms needed to start — just show up ready to move.

Each class combines three elements: forms, partner drills, and conditioning.

Forms build structure and relaxed power.
Partner drills develop timing, sensitivity, and self-defense reflexes.
Conditioning trains strikes and fundamental techniques with volume and intent.

New students train the first hour. As you progress, you stay longer and work with more advanced students.

Beginner classes are one hour. Most students train 1–3 times per week. As you advance, classes run longer.

Yes. We offer women-only classes taught by a female instructor. The curriculum is the same Wing Chun program — practical self-defense, partner drills, and forms — in a smaller, more personal setting.

We also offer a Women's Intro Lesson for those who'd prefer to start one-on-one before joining group classes. No experience required.

Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art designed to develop effective fighting ability as efficiently as possible, regardless of size or strength. It emphasizes close-range technique, relaxed power, structure, and direct movement.

Rooted in relaxation, Wing Chun trains you to stay calm, responsive, and connected under pressure rather than relying on tension or brute force. Many students find that what they develop in training carries into the rest of their lives — work, relationships, and how they handle stress and conflict.

Practical, principle-based, and accessible to anyone willing to put in the work.

Our students range from their teens to their 80s — beginners with no martial arts background, lifelong practitioners, people managing injuries or chronic conditions, and competitive athletes.

Wing Chun is highly adaptable and can be trained regardless of size, strength, or fitness level.

If you're willing to show up and put in the work, there's a place for you here.

People often come for self-defense and stay because of what the training does to the rest of their life.

Wing Chun strengthens the muscles and connective tissue around the joints while improving balance, coordination, and bone density — making it especially beneficial for students managing chronic conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel, or Parkinson's, or recovering from prior injuries.

The benefits show up everywhere else too. Students regularly report sleeping better, handling stress differently, and feeling more grounded.

Wing Chun doesn't just build fighters. It builds people who move and think more clearly and efficiently.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6:00–7:00 PM — Online (Zoom)
7:00–9:00 PM — In-Person

Saturday
10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Women's Class (In-Person & Online)
12:00–2:00 PM — In-Person

*New students train for the first hour only*

Private lessons are also available by appointment

See the full schedule and book your first lesson at our Class Schedule →

We're in Albany Park on Chicago's North Side — 4432 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.

Close to North Park, Ravenswood, Irving Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, and Andersonville. Street parking is available, and we're a short walk from the CTA Brown Line Kedzie stop.

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Call or text us at (224) 600-5191, or visit our Contact page →

We're happy to answer questions before you book.