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Chinese Shaolin Center for Traditional Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Murray, Utah
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
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- 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
- 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 shao-linslc.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 801-300-7282
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30–11 am, 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–11 am, 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“• Fitness - Excellent - Beginners classes make the workouts manageable for anyone (kids and working adults).”
“The slow movements and form was ideal for this and I went on to taking Kung Fu lessons to further gain mobility and strength and it is working.”
“So instead of a few dozen forms to learn, this school eventually teaches hundreds (more than twenty styles of Kung Fu, and many styles of Chi Kung, e.”
“Master Chris offers an hour FREE class to work with students struggling with their materials and techniques.”
“About one or two times a month special festivals are held that focus on special forms or certain techniques or meditation.”
“We work with all ages and make it enjoyable for everyone.”
Styles taught here
“The school offers multiple animal and weapon styles, both Yang and Chen styles of Tai Chi, as well as wooden man training.”
What students say
“Sifu Callado is a patient and kind instructor helping me to learn the art.”
“• Fitness - Excellent - Beginners classes make the workouts manageable for anyone (kids and working adults).”
“The slow movements and form was ideal for this and I went on to taking Kung Fu lessons to further gain mobility and strength and it is working.”
“This school's founder was the first to become a grandmaster of _all_ of the traditional Shao-Lin styles.”
“Again, This is an amazing place to learn if you want to take your martial arts, spirituality, and health seriously.”
“The instructors are patient and kind and will work with you every step of the way.”
From the reviews
The Chinese Shaolin Center is THE place to go for legitimate Shaolin kung fu. I have been a student for about 6 months now. It is great atmosphere that is not full of little kids and is taken very seriously by the students who attend. It is incredibly affordable and and high class.
I have been studying kung fu at this school for the last 6 years. I decided I like this art over others because it's not a military martial Art Like Tae kwon do. This art was developed by Chinese monks over 5,000 years ago.
I've been learning and practicing Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the Chinese Shaolin Center for a couple months and love it. I started with the hope to better center myself and get a good workout. It has certainly done that and more. I feel better than I have in ages.
My daughter loved studying martial arts at this location. This school's founder was the first to become a grandmaster of _all_ of the traditional Shao-Lin styles. So instead of a few dozen forms to learn, this school eventually teaches hundreds (more than twenty styles of Kung Fu, and many styles of Chi Kung, e.g.
New to tai chi? Start at Chinese Shaolin Center for Traditional Martial Arts
Chinese Shaolin Center for Traditional Martial 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 Chinese Shaolin Center for Traditional Martial 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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