Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu School

Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu on East Ogden

Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu School sits on East Ogden Avenue in north Naperville, founded by Master Chen who established the school after years of traveling throughout Europe performing with the Shaolin Temple performance team. Master Chen settled in Chicago in 2007 and brought direct Shaolin Temple performance pedigree to the school's curriculum.

Kids Kung Fu Programs

The school offers Shaolin Kung Fu instruction across kids and adults, with a curriculum spanning traditional and competitive Chinese martial arts. Programs include:
- Children's Wushu (kids kung fu, traditional hand forms and basic weapons)
- Adult Traditional Forms (full Shaolin curriculum for older teens and adults)
- Tai Chi (internal arts class)
- Chi-Na (joint-locking and grappling component)
- Sanda (Chinese kickboxing)
- Health and Hard Qi Gong (breathing and conditioning work)

What's Included

• Master Chen with direct Shaolin Temple performance team background
• School established in 2007 in Chicago, current Naperville location active
• Six distinct discipline tracks under one school (wushu, forms, Tai Chi, Chi-Na, Sanda, Qi Gong)
• Bootcamp-style warm-up and 45-minute cardio workout structure
• Curriculum covers traditional hand forms, weapons, and self-defense

Experience

The Shaolin Temple performance background gives Master Chen a level of authority on traditional forms that few suburban kung fu schools can match. The six-track curriculum lets a child start in wushu and grow into Sanda (sport sparring), Chi-Na (grappling), or Tai Chi (internal arts) as they mature - a much wider scope than single-style schools. Pattern fits families that want their child trained in authentic Chinese martial arts heritage with room to specialize as interests develop.