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Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Silver Spring, Maryland
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule silverspringkarate.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 301-622-4700
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
From the reviews
OMG got the Groupon deal and the class was AMAZING!!! So much fun and a lot of good hard work!!!
Accepting of all and will work with you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey!!! High energy and blood pumping flow. You will love it!!!
Got this class off Groupon, best investment ever! My instructors are involved and keep me motivated! This class does have about 15 people in it... but don't worry it's a judgement feee zone!!!!!!! The encourage you to keep going!!!!!!! Join now
My son started here 5 months ago and we both love it. The instructors/staff are amazing and genuinely seem to care about the students. My son trained at another school prior to coming here and we are both much happier at this school. Highly recommend
New to tai chi? Start at Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu 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 Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu 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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