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Denver Shaolin Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Aurora, Colorado
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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- 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 denvershaolintaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 720-583-0641
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–1 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The school is great for beginners through to advanced students and everyone is friendly and keen to help.”
“After coming off a total shoulder replacement surgery, I was sure i would never be able to get the mobility back in my arm.”
“5 hours which is enough time to get 1-on-1 time with Sifu Tony.”
“I truly thought this would be like old people Tai Chi in the park.”
“I originally started attending because I wanted a slow paced moving meditation class so I signed up for Tai Chi.”
What students say
“Sifu John and Sifu Chris are both incredibly knowledgeable and patient.”
“The Denver institute fits the bill perfectly, with wonderful instruction by Sifu John and Sifu Christopher as well as a supportive and welcoming group of students.”
“The sifus are both traditional and fairly laid back so the classes have a relaxed feel to them, with people often working at their own pace and receiving individual instruction.”
“After coming off a total shoulder replacement surgery, I was sure i would never be able to get the mobility back in my arm.”
“The sifus are both traditional and fairly laid back so the classes have a relaxed feel to them, with people often working at their own pace and receiving individual instruction.”
“The sifus are dedicated and thoughtful and seem to strike a good balance between discipline, hard work and fun.”
From the reviews
Been training on and off in Kung Fu for the last two years. I started training at the Kung Fu and Tai Ji Institute early this August and it has been the most fun I've ever had training. Students are pretty down to Earth and nice.
SOOOO happy I found the Denver Shaolin Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute! I originally started attending because I wanted a slow paced moving meditation class so I signed up for Tai Chi. But it has transformed into so much more than anything I ever expected! I never thought I would learn how to use a Bo Staff, but I am!!
I’ve been a Tai Chi student here for over a year now and really enjoy learning the forms. Sifu John and Sifu Chris are great at taking time with each student during class to coach us. The higher ranked students are always helpful too.
This is a great institute to learn and train at. I signed up for Tai Chi. Being 74 yrs old, i was worried due to my age if I would fit in. To my surprise, this has been an unique and great experience for me. It doesn't matter what your age is. They dedicate their time and effort to each student. One on one environment.
New to tai chi? Start at Denver Shaolin Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute
Denver Shaolin Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute 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 Denver Shaolin Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute
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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