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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Chicago, IL

5 of the 224 martial arts schools we list in Chicago have filipino martial arts & hema training.

This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

  1. 606 Karate & Self-Defense

    5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615-5728

    12:00 pm-1:00 pm, 7:30 pm-8:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Bravo Martial Arts

    2201 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-4507

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. HMD Academy Chicago

    4043 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-1155

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  4. Seigokan AIkido Chicago

    1856 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643

    Karate / taekwondo
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  5. Wing Tsun Kwoon

    820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610

    06:30pm to 08:00pm

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
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Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.