Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness

Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness offers Tiny Tigers, Youth Classes, Teen Classes, Family Class, Cardio Kickboxing / Self-Defense, Sparring, and Demo Team / Sparring Team. It also offers Adult Classes and Summer Camp.

Programs

• Tiny Tigers — Toddlers and young children · Saturday 10:00 am – 10:45 am
• Youth Classes — Children ages 6 through 9 · Monday-Thursday 4:15 pm – 5:00 PM; Friday 4:15 pm – 5:00 PM
• Teen Classes — Students ages 10 through 13 · Monday-Thursday 6:15 pm – 7:00 PM; Friday 6:15 pm – 7:00 PM
• Adult Classes — Students from beginner to advanced; Adult (Ages 18 and Older) · Monday-Thursday 7:15 pm – 8:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 PM
• Family Class — All Ages; Ages 13-17 · Monday-Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:00 PM; Friday 5:15 pm – 6:00 PM; Saturday 12:15 pm – 1:00 PM
• Cardio Kickboxing / Self-Defense — Saturday 9:00 am – 9:45 am
• Leadership/Seminar — Students who regularly exhibit exemplary behavior and leadership qualities · Saturday 1:15 pm – 2:00 PM · On selected Saturdays; invitation required
• Sparring — Friday
• Demo Team / Sparring Team — Students who show proficiency in tumbling, weapons, forms, and kicking/striking demonstrations · Selected Saturdays
• Summer Camp

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm, 4pm-8pm; Saturday: 9am-2pm

About the provider

Chris Van Mieghem is the Owner/Headmaster, and Victoria Starzec is the Instructor/Business Manager. The instructor team also includes Kevin Woroniecki, David Hall, Caterina Benincasa, Andy Lencioni, and Josef Lencioni. Master Chris has over 21 years of martial arts experience, has trained since 2000, and has taught since 2003. The school says it provides the tools for excellence and leadership, with a philosophy based on self-healing techniques and the cultivation of peace in all interactions and areas of life. It also says the Demo Team performs at street festivals, fairs, schools, and other special events, and that leadership seminars are intended to develop junior leaders who help oversee other students and assist in their instruction.

First class free. The first trial class is free. All disciplines, belts, and skill levels are welcome. Belt promotion testing is held during business hours on specified dates. The school states it was relocating to 6670 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park, just a block away from its original location.

Last updated November 8, 2026.