Chicago Filipino Martial Arts • Balintawak Eskrima Training

Chicago Balintawak

Speed, Power, Control

Learn the Filipino martial art of Taboada Balintawak from an expert instructor at Chicago Balintawak. Come visit us for a class!

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Welcome to All Ages & Fitness Levels

Balintawak eskrima is an accessible martial art that can be practiced by anyone.

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Learn Important Self-Defense Skills

Protect yourself and your family with self-defense skills taught by an expert instructor.

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Have Fun, Join a Community

Try a class to start learning Balintawak and meet our friendly community.

Gain Confidence with Balintawak Eskrima

Balintawak eskrima will help you build your confidence as you learn key self-defense skills. Our expert instructor will help you achieve your goals through martial arts training based on a single stick and empty hand self-defense system.


Protect yourself and your family, gain confidence, coordination, strength, and speed as you progress through the levels with expert guidance. Join us in Chicago for a class to try Balintawak for yourself!

Join Us for Weekly Classes in the Chicago Area

We offer classes every week on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, training out of Northside Boxing and Fitness in Evanston, Il. Book a free consult today to come experience a class for yourself!

Class Schedule:

  • Wednesday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturdays: 9:00am - 10:00am

Martial Arts Training With Proven Results

"Balintawak eskrima helps me with confidence in my screen fighting, coordination, speed, and reflexes and a bonus to my close-range combat skills."


  • Chris McClure, SAG/AFTRA Action Actor, Motion Capture Performer

Start Training Balintawak Arnis Today

Try 3 Classes for $25

Experience the full benefits of Balintawak training as you begin to build strength and improve your coordination and agility over two weeks of classes. Sign up today for just $25!

3-Class Trial

You show up. We'll provide the gear.

$25

Offer valid for 14 days upon start

Questions?

Contact us using the form below, and we'll be in touch to answer your questions!

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1310 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201, United States

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Our Chicago Balintawak community is welcoming to adults of all physical fitness levels, anyone can train!


See our weekly classes in action and stay up to date on upcoming seminars and events by following us on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

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Our classes are beginner-friendly and inclusive of all fitness levels. Come learn the basics with a foundations class!

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