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Austin Kung-Fu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Austin, Texas
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
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- 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 austinkungfuacademy.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 512-507-8575
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 1:30–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you're looking to increase your child's focus, discipline, coordination, and confidence, Austin Kung Fu Academy is the place to go!”
“He is looking forward to trying the weekly weapons class at the park.”
What students say
“Rick is a great instructor and changes it up a little each time we meet with him (classes are Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday).”
“He is so welcoming to new families and is really intentional about getting kids warmed up to the sport and the skills.”
“Her weekly classes build strength, coordination, and confidence.”
“There are very few people with his depth of knowledge, community building focus, and non-toxic teachings in the Martial Arts space!”
“He's been training under Moy Tung since the early 90's and has also done a great deal of training in NY under Grandmaster Moy Yat.”
From the reviews
I've enjoyed the cardio kickboxing classes so far. Rick is a great instructor and changes it up a little each time we meet with him (classes are Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday). They have two different rates: paying by the class which is 8 dollars per class and a 10 class pack for 60 dollars.
My son has been an Austin Kung Fu Academy student for probably close to 10 years! He started as a little kid, worked his way all the way to kids black belt and now does the teen classes when his busy schedule allows. At each of these ages, he has been engaged, excited, and motivated by Santanu and his classes.
I attended AFKA for 11 years (started in first grade, now a college student). Learning Kung Fu kept me fit, taught me invaluable skills such as discipline, self control and the value of hard work, and was a lot of fun along the way.
Aaron is my Sidai (younger Kung Fu brother) under Grandmaster Moy Tung, and his Kung Fu is solid. He's been training under Moy Tung since the early 90's and has also done a great deal of training in NY under Grandmaster Moy Yat.
New to tai chi? Start at Austin Kung-Fu Academy
Austin Kung-Fu Academy 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 Austin Kung-Fu Academy
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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