Business Details
Martial Arts Training in Peoria, IL
At Peoriakungfu.com, we have dedicated ourselves to mastering and teaching martial arts for over four decades. Founded on principles of discipline, respect, and holistic growth, our center specializes in Hung Gar Kung Fu, Low Tiger Kuntao, and self-defense systems that integrate mind, body, and spirit. Our head instructor, Master Dexter Parker, brings 40+ years of expertise as a licensed Royal System Kuntao instructor and USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. We serve Peoria, Illinois, with a mission to empower individuals through traditional martial arts training while fostering community through youth programs and adaptive classes for all ages and abilities.Our lineage traces back to Grandmaster Reginald McKissick, a renowned martial artist with over 350 tournament victories and decades of teaching experience. We emphasize personalized instruction, mental resilience, and physical development, creating a supportive environment where students of all levels achieve personal growth and self-mastery.
Services
Kung Fu Classes
Hung Gar Training
Kuntao Martial Arts
Self-Defense Instruction
Youth Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of martial arts expertise from certified instructors
- Our programs combine Hung Gar Kung Fu with Low Tiger Kuntao systems
- Family-friendly environment with youth and adult classes available
- Focus on holistic development of mind, body, and spirit
- Proven track record with instructors inducted into martial arts halls of fame
Associations and certifications
- Low Tiger Kuntao Federation
- USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame
What people say
New passion in life
Positive attitude
Excellent program
Mental and physical growth
Supportive instructors
Services
Kung Fu Classes
Our Kung Fu classes combine traditional Hung Gar and Low Tiger Kuntao systems with modern self-defense techniques. Students develop physical strength, mental discipline, and spiritual awareness through structured training. The program accommodates all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Hung Gar Training
Hung Gar instruction focuses on powerful hand techniques and stable stances originating from Southern Shaolin Temple traditions. Classes emphasize the five animal styles (tiger, leopard, crane, snake, dragon) to develop balanced martial artists with strong technical foundations.
Kuntao Martial Arts
This Chinese-Indonesian hybrid system integrates close-range combat with blade awareness training. Students learn rapid attack sequences and protective postures while developing situational awareness and practical self-defense capabilities through traditional forms.
Self-Defense Instruction
Our self-defense programs teach practical techniques for real-world scenarios. Training includes awareness development, escape strategies, and defensive maneuvers applicable to students of all ages and physical abilities.
Youth Programs
Designed for ages 5-12, our youth programs build character through martial arts training. Children develop respect, discipline, and self-confidence while learning fundamental Kung Fu techniques in a safe, supportive environment.
People
Dexter Parker
Head Instructor
Master Dexter Parker has 40+ years of martial arts experience and is licensed to teach Royal System Kuntao. Inducted into multiple martial arts halls of fame, he specializes in mentoring programs that improve mental and physical health through martial arts.
Reginald McKissick
Grandmaster
Grandmaster Reginald McKissick has practiced martial arts for nearly 50 years. With over 350 tournament victories, he teaches a rare branch of Chinese Gong Fu and has trained thousands of students through his teaching career spanning multiple decades.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Hung Gar Kung Fu, Low Tiger Kuntao, and self-defense systems combining Chinese and Indonesian techniques.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, we offer beginner classes with the first two sessions free for new students of all ages.
Do you have youth martial arts programs?
Our Young Warriors Self Defense class serves children ages 5-12 with adult participation also welcome.
What are your class schedules?
Monday 7-8:30 PM, Tuesday 6-7 PM (youth) and 7-8:30 PM (all levels) at our Peoria location.
What makes your training unique?
We combine traditional martial arts with modern applications, focusing on mind-body-spirit development through proven systems with historical lineage.