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Blue Siytangco Taiji Kungfu Academy @ Oriental Phoenix Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Houston, 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
- 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 bluetka.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (281) 394-0476
Hours
| Monday | 5–6:30 PM, 7:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10–11 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10–11 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes are tough and not for the faint of heart, but Master Blue works with all levels and tailors the training to what is best for each student.”
“The classes are tough and not for the faint of heart, but Master Blue works with all levels and tailors the training to what is best for each student.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“He is a great instructor and a great friend.”
From the reviews
Too bad I can't give it 6 stars. I started with Master Blue about 2 years ago. After not having any martial arts experience Master Blue started my training at a level with which I was comfortable, while pushing me beyond my limits. He is a great instructor and a great friend.
My kids and I have just started training at Blue Siytangco Taiji Kungfu Academy @ Oriental Phoenix Arts not very long. We are very happy and comfortable here since Master has made everything simple and we feel like we’ve known him for a long time.
Great daochang! Grandmaster Shifu Blu is wonderful. I stopped attending after I relocated. He only missed a handful of classes In several months. I highly recommend attending!
New to tai chi? Start at Blue Siytangco Taiji Kungfu Academy @ Oriental Phoenix Arts
Blue Siytangco Taiji Kungfu Academy @ Oriental Phoenix Arts 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 Blue Siytangco Taiji Kungfu Academy @ Oriental Phoenix Arts
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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