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Aun Loon Gwan Kung Fu and Tai Chi School
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Louisville, Kentucky
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
- Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention gentle, joint-friendly classes — often based on the Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam program — that may help with balance and stiffness; check the studio's schedule
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule algkungfu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (502) 797-1414
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It was clear even in a short seminar that whether you’re brand new or experienced, Sam meets you where you are and helps you grow.”
“In only a short time, my balance and body awareness has improved greatly, and thanks to Sifu Sam’s teaching, I can’t imagine it not being a part of my life.”
“Sifu teaches us physical skill, strength, flexibility, chi direction/awareness, breathing, and meditation through Qi Gong.”
“Sifu Sam took the time to discuss the class and answered all my questions, then encouraged me to come in for a free class to see how everything worked.”
“All levels of students are truly welcome at Aun Loon Gwan, do yourself a favor and check it out!”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Sifu is an ethical leader, excellent communicator and extremely dedicated and passionate about his practice and teaching others.”
“Sifu Sam was preparing to address the class and, when he did, I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and gracious he was.”
“His calm, focused teaching style makes every session feel purposeful, while still being super approachable.”
“In only a short time, my balance and body awareness has improved greatly, and thanks to Sifu Sam’s teaching, I can’t imagine it not being a part of my life.”
“I have learned so much about traditional Chinese martial arts starting as an absolute beginner.”
“In only a short time, my balance and body awareness has improved greatly, and thanks to Sifu Sam’s teaching, I can’t imagine it not being a part of my life.”
From the reviews
I started my journey as a 43-year-old loner with no previous martial-arts experience. I came across Aun Loon Gwan and reached out. Sifu Sam took the time to discuss the class and answered all my questions, then encouraged me to come in for a free class to see how everything worked.
I’ve been training with Sifu Sam for about six months now, and honestly—it’s been a game changer. His calm, focused teaching style makes every session feel purposeful, while still being super approachable. You’re not just going through the motions; you’re learning to move and think with intention.
When I came to this school, I thought I was too old for martial arts, but that maybe I could handle Tai Chi. Thanks to Sifu and the support of everyone in our school, my horizons have expanded to aspirations I never considered.
I first experienced Sifu Sam’s teaching during a seminar at GE—and I was immediately impressed. Sam goes beyond just teaching Kung Fu and Tai Chi—he builds a true sense of community. I really enjoyed how he talked through the movements, the meanings behind them and the many benefits of what we were learning.
New to tai chi? Start at Aun Loon Gwan Kung Fu and Tai Chi School
Aun Loon Gwan Kung Fu and Tai Chi School 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 Aun Loon Gwan Kung Fu and Tai Chi School
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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