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Eagle Claw Kung Fu & Tai Chi of L.A. - San Gabriel - Temple City
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Gabriel, California
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eagleclawla.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (818) 742-7897
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
Styles taught here
What students say
“Sifu Benson Lee is an acknowledged senior disciple of Grandmaster Leung Shum, so this school is situated at the center of an impressive lineage.”
“Many are friendly and supportive, and most of the students here have several years of martial experience which makes you feel like you are in a safe training environment.”
From the reviews
I’ve studied a few different styles of kung fu over the past twenty years—Northern Chinese Long Fist, Hung Gar, Bangau Putih Silat, and now Ying Jow Pai with Sifu Benson Lee and Sihing Tav Byerhoff. Of these, the Eagle Claw (YJP) training feels unique and exceptional for several reasons.
This is absolutely one of the best Kung Fu schools you can go to. Both Tav and Benson Lee are extremely dedicated to the Eagle Claw style and exceptionally patient and kind instructors.
The teachers here are superb on many levels. They have committed their lives to this system, rather than hopping from one to another. One of the reasons this is possible is because Eagle Claw Kung Fu is an enormous system. You can spend years training under just one aspect (forms, sparring, weapons, etc.
New to tai chi? Start at Eagle Claw Kung Fu & Tai Chi of L.A. - San Gabriel - Temple City
Eagle Claw Kung Fu & Tai Chi of L.A. - San Gabriel - Temple City 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 Eagle Claw Kung Fu & Tai Chi of L.A. - San Gabriel - Temple City
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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