Become Stronger, Healthier, and Learn Kung-Fu and Self-Defense in a Positive and Fun Family Martial Arts School!

 

Regardless of your age -- from four to 65 -- you can achieve your fitness and self-defense goals at Morrow's Academy. You will become an outstanding martial artist through the training you will receive. Even better, you will improve your health and your confidence.

 

John Alvin Morrow's martial arts journey began with the study of Judo in 1966. In 1972, he earned his black belt in Shao-Lin Chuan Kung Fu and held the rank of Master. The art was then transformed into his very own unique and modernized proprietary style. He opened the doors to the business, Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts, on October 15, 1978, where he taught Shaolin Chuan Kung-fu and Kickboxing to countless Quad Citians for almost 47 years. Sadly, Master John Alvin Morrow, passed away at the age of 73 on October 15, 2025, at his home in Bettendorf, Iowa after an intense battle with lung cancer. His determined and indomitable spirit lives on at the same location Downtown Moline, Illinois through his current students and chosen disciples:

 

Sifu Chris Lee Atwater - Chief Instructor and Owner

Sifu Jeremy Senns (Instructor)

Sifu Antwyn Madison (Instructor) 

 

You will enjoy learning the differences in self-defense styles of the Leopard, Snake, Dragon, Tiger and Crane -- the five animals of Kung-Fu. The essence of each animal is found in the blocks, punches, kicks, sweeps, throws, joint locks, and weapons defenses in our system of martial arts. 

 

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               Call 309-764-1929 today for more information or to schedule a free introductory lesson!  

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                                                   CLASS TIMES​​

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Monday and Wednesday

9:00AM - 10:30AM: Shaolin Seniors Class (50yrs old and up)

4:00PM - 4:45PM: Shaolin Family Class (Parent and Child or Children)
5:30PM - 6:30PM: Shaolin Tigers (Adults & Teens)

6:45PM - 7:45PM: K-1 Kickboxing & Cardio

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Tuesday & Thursday

4:15PM - 5:00PM: Shaolin Tiger Tots (4-9yrs old)

​​5:00PM - 6:00PM: Shaolin Dragons (10-13yrs old)

6:30PM - 7:30PM: Shaolin Tigers (Adults & Teens)

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Thursday Only

7:40PM - 8:40PM: Disabled American Warriors (Wheelchair Self Defense)

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Friday

9:00AM - 10:30AM: Shaolin Seniors Class (50yrs old and up)

6:00PM - 8PM: OPEN GYM

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Saturday

9:00AM - 10:00AM: Shaolin Weekend Warrior (Adults & Teens)

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