Power of Kung Fu Comes to Highland Park

A new martial arts studio is opening in downtown Highland Park with programs for all ages.

Kung Fu Power, located at 1770 First St., Suite 100, invites the community to a grand opening party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. The event will include a Kung Fu demonstration and complimentary classes for ages six and older.

Regular classes begin May 9 for children and adults. Times will expanding as classes fill. Instructors also offer private lessons.

Instructors at Kung Fu Power have been teaching martial arts in Highland Park for more than 17 years and teach 19 styles of Kung Fu and Chinese Healing, according to a press release posted on the Chicago Tribune.

Offerings include Splashing Hands Street Fighting, Hsing-I Internal Chinese Boxing, Chen style Tai Chi Chuan, a variety of styles of Qigong, Police and Military armed and unarmed combat training and defensive tactics, Taoist and Buddhist Styles of Meditation, Youth Kung Fu, Women's Self Defense, Chinese Weapons, as well as other rare and exotic styles of Chinese Kung Fu. For a complete list of offerings, visit www.kungfupower.com.

"I am proud to bring the art of Kung Fu and our ancient storied lineage to the vibrant community of downtown Highland Park," said Sifu Baron, founder of Kung Fu Power.

Kung Fu Power also operates a studio at  122 Hawthorn Center in Vernon Hills, inside Westifeld Hawthorn mall.