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Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Raleigh, North Carolina
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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- 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 shaolinnc.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (919) 283-6665
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:15–9:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15–9:45 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:45 AM–3:15 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I will happily recommend this school to anyone of any age or physical ability.”
“I am currently in his online beginner program and love it.”
What students say
“Sifu is one brilliant and patient guy, doesn’t matter which part of the form or which form you ask him or how many time you ask him, he always answer with smiles.”
“Been going for a little while, and it’s good place to practise Tai Chi & Kung Fu for health”
“- Students are very supportive of each other with a pretty wide range of backgrounds.”
From the reviews
Been going for a little while, and it’s good place to practise Tai Chi & Kung Fu for health
I've been training in kung fu and wushu in various schools in the northeast for about 20 yrs and this school for about 3. - A uniform is required but rules are not rigorous. It falls in between the strictest school I've been in and a "shorts and tshirt" school.
Great place to get exercise, learn self defense and mindful tai chi. Strange but true, This is where I choose to have my “me time”!!!. Fellow students are great, fun loving, relax but also disciplined.
My family and I have been coming to the Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh for almost 2 years now. There is never a dull moment and while we are genuinely practicing a great art, there is a lot of laughter and fun too. Everyone is incredibly supportive of each other. Sifu Mo is quite brilliant.
New to tai chi? Start at Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh
Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh 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 of Raleigh
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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