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Chinese Shao-Lin Center
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shaolinnm.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 505-254-4604
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What students say
“I assume at the higher levels you can hide your breathing and heartbeat like The Hand in Daredevil (why you would need this who knows, let's say for your physical health).”
From the reviews
I trained here many years ago when I still lived in Albuquerque. I believe the master at the time was named Abram. I learned enough to reach yellow. The Tai chi forms taught on Wednesdays were the best. I really wish I kept practicing them. I learned the monk staff and nunchaku weapons and Tai chi stepping.
I've visited the Chinese Shaolin Center in Albuquerque (I'm from Raleigh) for a special Heart Will 12 Animal Sword form and had a great time. I've trained with the Master there on occasion, and he is a superior instructor. He has a fine school with some other students I love!
Shaolin Kung Fu is a transformative practice that can greatly improve health and contribute to graceful aging. The positive impact it has had on my mental and physical well-being has been truly unexpected.
I had began my training around 2002, learned to memorize each style for each belt. They want you to succeed. Yet, it's up to you. Been low on funds. I do hope to be back. I would not go anywhere else.
New to tai chi? Start at Chinese Shao-Lin Center
Chinese Shao-Lin Center 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 Chinese Shao-Lin Center
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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