Train deeper. Connect wider. Build real skill with purpose.

Workshops & Seminars at

Chicago Balintawak Martial Arts

At Chicago Balintawak Martial Arts, workshops and seminars are more than special events—they’re how we give back to the community, deepen our training, and stay connected to the wider Filipino Martial Arts and martial arts world.

Throughout the year, we host, participate in, and collaborate on workshops focused on self-defense, Filipino Martial Arts, and practical skill development. Some are designed for complete beginners. Others are opportunities to train with senior instructors and Grandmasters you won’t normally find in a weekly class.

Whether you’re local to Evanston, Skokie, Niles, or the north side of Chicago—or you’re traveling in for a special event—our workshops are a way to learn, sweat, and grow together.

Check Out Our Current Workshop Offerings:

Check Out Our Current Workshop Offerings:

Women's Self Defense Workshop

We have partnered with one of the founders of RageHer to offer a monthly Women's Self Defense Workshop.


Each month will focus on a different scenario:

  • Public transportation
  • Parking garage
  • Campus parties
  • and more


All proceeds go to &Rise to help women emotionally heal from trauma and abuse.

Click to Learn More Primary CTA

Grandmaster Bobby Taboada 2026 Chicago Seminar

Chicago Balintawak Martial Arts is honored to be bringing in a living legend in the martial arts. This event is an excellent opportunity for anyone with any background to learn:

  • Filipino Stick fighting
  • Explosive power generation
  • Close-range defense reflexes
  • And more!


This is a rare visit from Grandmaster Bobby. Don't miss out!

Click to Learn More Primary CTA