Event Date: November 4, 2026 (3:30PM)

All members and friends are invited to participate in this workshop. During this workshop, you will be introduced to basic kung fu self-defense techniques and qi gong meditation. Participants will:
Explore:
- Using awareness to prevent confrontations
- Gauging distance to know if something is escalating
- Responding with force to deter escalation
Learn:
- How to use the entire body when applying effective defense
- How to connect to your inner sense of calm
- How the above skills instill self-confidence
What To Wear and Bring:
- Comfortable, loose clothing you can move around in
- You will work out either barefoot or in stockinged feet.
- Water bottle
Adults and young adults are welcome! No experience is necessary.
Presenters:
Sifu Paula Lazarz (Head Instructor)
Sifu Adrienne Ciancetta (Instructor)
COST
Member Fee: $7.00 per person
Non-Member Fee: $15.00 per person
KNOW MORE
Location:
HealthKick Kung Fu (1329 N. Larrabee, Chicago, IL 60610)
More from
Community
View All
Paskong Pinoy Sa Chicago Holiday Market
Start Date:
November 21, 2026
FREE Math Mastery featuring YouTube creator Han Zhango (hosted by the AANHPI Advisory Board)
Start Date:
October 28, 2026
CAC Open House Chicago —at CASL!
Start Date:
October 18, 2026
Empower Your Mind & Body: Kung Fu Self-Defense and Qi Gong Workshop
Start Date:
November 14, 2026
Join Our Newsletter and Get the Latest
and Greatest on Asian American Communities
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

%20-%20%20320x400%20(1).png)
%20-%20%20%20728x90%20(1).png)