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Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi

4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Tai chi studio Tai Chi for Arthritis Certified Qigong Private lessons Online classes

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
  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
  • Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
  • Website & schedule dmeagleclaw.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 515-556-5129

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons

“classes are small for one on one training.”

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Styles taught here

Tai chi grew into several family styles. Here's the lineage students mention learning at Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi — mined from their reviews and the studio's own info.

Styles are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they show what students mention learning, not a formal guarantee of the current timetable. If you specifically want a certain style, confirm the schedule with the studio.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 2 mentions

“A Knowledgeable teacher, upbeat environment and real combat effective techniques.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 3 mentions

“My health is better I feel better my posture is corrected.”

From the reviews

I have been here for 2 yrs. 1000 hrs. My health is better I feel better my posture is corrected..classes are small for one on one training...and Master Don Walth is a great teacher...

★★★★☆ — Jim, Dec 2016

I came to Des Moines Eagle Claw on a heavy regiment of pain medicine, and walking with a cane, due to a major spine injury; Sifu Walth said "I have a philosophy, you can pay me or pay a Doctor" long story short, I should have came to Eagle Claw Kung Fu 1st!!

★★★★★ — T, May 2017

This is the real deal kind of Kung Fu and Taichi. The linage comes down straight from Hong Kong still with close ties to the Grand-masters currently living in New York City. You will work, you will sweat, you will be sore, you will learn. Expect to be challenged. Definitely worth the time, effort, and money.

★★★★★ — Valerie, Feb 2018

This place has been a home for me for almost 15 years. Sifu Don Walth has taught me how to control myself and my emotions as well as my opponents. He’s always worked with my schedule and my children.

★★★★★ — Matt, Jan 2018

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Your first tai chi class at Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi

3959 Hemingway, Idaho Falls, ID83401

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