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American School of Martial Arts-West Palmdale
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Palmdale, California
Certified instruction — reviews and the studio's own info point to a recognized tai chi program or lineage (think Tai Chi for Health / Dr. Paul Lam, the Taoist Tai Chi Society, or a named family-style teacher). If credentials matter to you, ask which program the instructor is certified in and which style they teach.
Plan your first class
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule americanschoolofmartialartswestpalmdale.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 661-486-4661
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What students say
“If you are looking for a place where you or your children can learn real Kung Fu with excellent instructors, I recommend this school 100%.”
“They teach authentic, effective martial arts in a welcoming setting.”
“The teachers are intelligent, kind and helpful and they make learning Kung Fu both engaging and rewarding.”
“Very professional, safe, Great opportunity for young children to spend learning discipline and good values.”
From the reviews
Great place to learn more about your own body through self defence training, discipline and meditation!
I have three of my grandkids attending the martial arts school. They teach self-confidence and discipline with a loving aspect. I love the teachers and how they treat the chldren. I also am taking Tai Chi which has changed my life tremendously.
An absolutely fantastic school for anyone regardless of age. Great experienced instructors who even care to teach beyond what can be taught physically and materially. By far probably the best martial arts school in the AV.
Great place for self defense the instructors and people are very nice great prices and overall a very good and fun place If you want a martial art,very calming with a very patient master
New to tai chi? Start at American School of Martial Arts-West Palmdale
American School of Martial Arts-West Palmdale comes up as a beginner-friendly studio, going by its listing and students' reviews. If you've never tried tai chi, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first session. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — the movements are slow and gentle, you set your own pace, and many can be done seated if standing is hard. Second, there's nothing to buy and nothing to keep up with — wear comfortable clothes and flat, flexible shoes, and simply follow along. Third, all ages and abilities really are welcome — ask whether there's a dedicated beginners or all-levels class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most studios are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first tai chi class at American School of Martial Arts-West Palmdale
Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.
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