Free Trial Class Available for New Students
- We rock! Congratulations to our students who competed in the 2022 Ohio International Chinese Martial Arts Championship in August. Check out our results and the highlights reel.
- Kung Fu in-person training by level, compliant with Illinois covid mitigation guidelines, are available by reservation.
- We are scheduling one on one in-person lessons by appointment.
About Us
Soaring Eagle Kung Fu
We, at Soaring Eagle Kung Fu, take pride in our unsurpassed reputation as a premier Kung Fu school in the Chicagoland area,providing authentic martial arts and contemporary wushu training.
We offer Youth and Adult classes in traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu , Tai Chi, Chinese Kickboxing (San Da) and self-defense.
Training
Kung Fu, in its original meaning, can refer to any discipline or skill achieved through hard work and practice.
Soaring Eagle Kung Fu is about training the mind and body, developing strength, stamina, coordination and confidence. Empower yourself through the ancient arts of kung fu, tai chi and self defense.
Recognizing that every student has individual strengths, Master Song works closely with each student to help them reach his / her highest potential. See what people are saying about Soaring Eagle Kung Fu.
Performance
Our students learn teamwork, adaptability, leadership and presence, performing in front of large audiences in a variety of venues throughout the Chicagoland area.
Our team students are delighted to share their martial arts in both choreographed team and individual performances.
Competitions
We are so proud of our students‘ many accomplishments, both in local, national and international competitions.
Students have the opportunity to compete, usually choosing to participate in 5 - 9 events per competition, mastering a variety of hand and weapon forms, both in traditional kung fu, contemporary wushu and tai chi.
Meet Our Coaches
Head Coach - Master Kaifei Song
Highly respected in the kung fu society, our founder and head coach, Master Kaifei Song, is the only kung fu master in the Chicagoland area that has earned all three prestigious titles awarded by the China National Kung Fu authorities.
Assistant Coach - John Cesario
Assistant Coach - John Cesario
Assistant Coach - John Cesario
John Cesario has been practicing, competing, and performing under Master Kaifei Song for 10+ years. Having mastered many fist and weapon forms, he has won multiple gold and Grand Champion awards in competitions and been featured in cultural events, local and Chicago City parades as well as on TV as a member of the Soaring Eagle Kung Fu performance and competition team. John loves to work with young people and training young martial artists at the Soaring Eagle Kung Fu.
Assistant Coach - Timothy Feng
Assistant Coach - John Cesario
Assistant Coach - John Cesario
Having practiced kung fu since 2009 under Master Kaifei Song, Timmy Feng has mastered many fist and weapon forms. Timmy has competed and won multiple gold medals internationally (See Awards), been featured in countless cultural events as a member of the Soaring Eagle Kung Fu performance and competition team, and, by 2018, he also has been teaching classes on behalf of Soaring Eagle Kung Fu. Timmy has taught students, who have ranged from elementary school age to adults, and he is always excited to train and share his experience and passion for his craft with students of all ages
Classes
Youth Classes
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Youth Classes are designed for children and teens from kindergarten through high school.
Master Song customizes his approach for each student, while using a structured curriculum.
Kung fu and self defense classes are available. Coordination, strength, flexibility, and speed are built through careful mentorship, hard work and
encouragement. Self esteem comes
through mastery.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Are you looking for some focused coaching to target a particular training goal? Need a little extra prep for an upcoming performance or competition? Private lessons with Master Song are available by appointment. Email us to schedule a one on one lesson.
Adults Classes
Private Lessons
Adults Classes
Adult classes are available for men and women of all ages. Whether one is seeking the meditative tai chi, self defense through Chinese kickboxing or adult kung fu, Soaring Eagle Kung Fu is able to meet a variety of different training and life goals in a friendly, encouraging environment.
Come see and join our community!