A unique and unsurpassed school for internal martial arts and qigong training!
The Chinese Taoist Martial Arts Association (CTMAA) is a school for those pursuing authentic, in-depth, and thorough Chinese internal martial arts training. The styles taught in the school include Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Bagua, and Wudang. A systematic and revolutionary approach to acquiring internal power - the Pre-Heaven Power Method - is embedded in the training of all the styles.
Keywords: xingyiquan, xingyi, baguazhang, bagua, taijiquan, fajin, fajing, tai chi, taichi, hsing yi, bakua, bagua, ba kua, wu dang, qigong, Chinese, martial arts, self-defense, meditation, medicine, health, mind, body, sport, soul, Chicago, Skokie, Illinois, Chicagoland, wushu, wu shu, Taiwan, China
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The school was founded in 2001.
What is your primary product or service?
Instructions on Chinese internal martial arts (Kung Fu) including the styles of Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Bagua, and Wudang. Instructions on Chinese Qigong including Sword-Finger Qigong, Zhineng Qigong, and Neidan Qigong.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The chief instructor, Master Wei-Chung Lin, is a renowned expert of Chinese internal martial arts. He started his training since childhood.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have the most unique internal power training method which enables practitioners to grasp the skill of issuing internal power in a short period of time.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Currently, we only have one school located in Skokie, Illinois. We are currently forming a new organization - The American YiZungYue Internal Martial Arts Association - to promote the Pre-Heaven Power Method to the martial arts community of the world.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Please visit our website www.ctmaa.com for details.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash and checks.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Friday: 7:00 - 9:15 pm
Saturday: 2:00-4:15 pm
Private lessons by appointments