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Blue Lantern Martial Arts - Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Fort Worth, Texas

Tai chi studio Certified Beginners welcome Qigong

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
  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bluelanternmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (817) 687-9774

Hours

Monday 4:30–7:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Blue Lantern Martial Arts - Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌬️ Qigong

“The training environment is top-notch, with everything you need to dive deep into Shaolin Wing Chun and Qi Gong.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find value in every session.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 2 mentions

“Sifu Dane is incredibly knowledgeable and but also passionate about the art of Shaolin Wing Chun and teaching it.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find value in every session.”

🏮 authentic, traditional style 3 mentions

“Sifu Dane is an excellent teacher with a teaching lineage straight back to Ip Man, who taught Bruce Lee.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 8 mentions

“This makes searching for a qualified and caring instructor risky at best.”

From the reviews

I have been doing martial arts for the better part of 2 decades, Blue Lantern MA is one of the few schools I have had the privileges to train at. Along with teaching the various aspects of Shaolin Wing Chun, the school provides a family friendly learning environment and Sifu Dane provides a steady hand in pointing the…

★★★★★ — Manish, Jul 2024

Sifu Dane is an excellent teacher with a teaching lineage straight back to Ip Man, who taught Bruce Lee. He teaches with such passion for his art. I look forward to learning more from him!

★★★★★ — Dorothy, Mar 2022

**5-Star Review for Sifu Dane's Blue Lantern Shaolin Wing Chun School in Elsmere, Kentucky** I cannot speak highly enough about Sifu Dane's Blue Lantern Shaolin Wing Chun school in Elsmere, Kentucky.

★★★★★ — Omz, Mar 2025

There are many reasons a person chooses to teach martial arts. This makes searching for a qualified and caring instructor risky at best. For anyone living in or even near Elsmere, you can completely remove that risk by checking out Blue Lantern and Sifu Dane Griffith.

★★★★★ — Randall, May 2025

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New to tai chi? Start at Blue Lantern Martial Arts - Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu

Blue Lantern Martial Arts - Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu 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.

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Your first tai chi class at Blue Lantern Martial Arts - Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Blue Lantern Martial Arts - Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu

1225 Woodhaven Blvd, Fort Worth, TX76112

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