Welcome to Praying Body Martial Arts

We have adopted a philosophy of mating prayer to martial arts (not to be confused with Praying Mantis style), captured in the Japanese phrase "inoru karada budo" (kakutogi), which means Praying Body Warrior Way or Praying Body in the City.

Who We Are

We are a group who realizes the importance of the connection to a divine universal source. We attempt to individualize a conversation with that source that parallels our martial arts expression.

With each successive major movement of our body in rhythm with the entire body moving we either think or say one word in our prayers of expression to that divine source. We believe that by staying connected to God, we empower ourselves with the ability of the Omnipotent.

Our Values

Honesty


Truthfulness and
intelligent openness.

Diligence

To have determination, drive and commitment to a healthy work ethic.

Loyalty

Being true not only to one's word and one's school, but to one's self and one's country.

Faithfulness

Being reliable, dependable, and doing what you say, and saying what you mean.

Gentleness

Respectful and tender touch in action and in word.

Wisdom

Having a grasp on how to apply understanding of subject matter and skill at that subject matter.

Generosity

As augmented by wisdom, one gives from one's position of bounty.

Years of experience training and experimenting.

Martial arts styles incorporated and counting.

Of time devoted to official study.

Formerly or currently active workers.

Pricing

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Free Plan

$0
  • 1 free group class (or)
  • 1 free personal training session
  • Access to free training videos
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Limited Time

Introductory Level

$25 / hr
  • Limited Time Introductory/Basic Level Group Classes (or) Personal Training
  • Introduction to my Personal Philosophy
  • AOK DDP
  • (Advanced Occupied Kinetic Displacement Defensive Preemptive) Method
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Intermediate Classes

$38 / hr
  • Group Classes or Individual Personal Training
  • Involves some sparring
  • Gear available
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Advanced Program

$45 / hr
  • Individual and Group Sessions
  • Higher-level sparring
  • Gear available
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F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

I teach a blend of boxing, Kenpo karate, western or American-style kickboxing, Wing Chung, Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do, basically.

My experience is not based on belts, I am developing a certificate program.

I currently do personal one-on-one training at 501 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644

Many of the techniques I use have been tested in the streets, in actual self-defense situations. And, your progress is mainly based on your own tenacity and ferocity.

A certificate will represent a basic level of mastery of techniques which when properly applied will enable you to defend yourself effectively in a wide variety of self-defense situations. And the time it takes is proportional to how much time you dedicate, anywhere from 7 months to 3 years.

Competitive pricing, a scientific approach, 35 years of experience training and experimentation.

Testimonials

What they are saying about us

Credits me with giving him the basics to be excellent in hand-to-hand combat.

Timothy Lewis

Former Active Duty Combat Engineer in the Amry

Even though he was a 3rd-degree blackbelt, said he didn't want to mess with me after hearing about me take on 5 people.

Clarence

Electrical Engineer in the Vietnam War and Airborn Ranger, 3rd Degree Blackbelt

Heard about my physical fitness standards, and procured for me standard issue, current issue Marine boots as an honorary gift.

Current Police Offier in St. Charles, Illinois, formerly active duty Marine

Team

Caring instructor

Chris A. Lampkin

Sole Proprietor

Contact

Contact Us

Address

501 North Central Avenue
Room 299
Chicago, IL 60644

Call Us

+1 773 615 3955

Email Us

lampkinchris19@gmail.com

Open Hours

Monday - Friday
11:00AM - 05:00PM

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