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Golden School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Bellingham, Washington
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
- 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
- Class prices classes from $20 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule goldenstaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 360-970-3371
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–7 pm |
| Thursday | 12–6 pm |
| Friday | 12–6 pm |
| Saturday | 12–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve been studying with him for just under a year and already I’m experiencing a newfound confidence in my body, improved balance, and an enlivened sense of purpose.”
“I can't wait to continue private lessons!”
“If Tai Chi was only a routine system for relaxation and meditation, I would have no interest in learning it.”
“On one hand, those whose concept of Tai Chi is limited to slow moving elderly people in parks, its martial applications might well be shocking.”
Styles taught here
“After completing the Yang Style Form class, students graduate to Push Hands - it’s a chance to learn how movements in the Form are applied against an active opponent.”
“It is said that Tai Chi Chuan finds you when you’re ready, and while I wish I’d been ready earlier, I’m so grateful to have found Grand Master Gene Golden at this point in my life.”
What students say
“I found more than a teacher. I found a patient, caring, compassionate person who is dedicated to helping people improve their lives through the art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.”
“I’ve been studying with him for just under a year and already I’m experiencing a newfound confidence in my body, improved balance, and an enlivened sense of purpose.”
“After completing the Yang Style Form class, students graduate to Push Hands - it’s a chance to learn how movements in the Form are applied against an active opponent.”
“I’ve been studying with him for just under a year and already I’m experiencing a newfound confidence in my body, improved balance, and an enlivened sense of purpose.”
“Have been searching my entire life for something as meaningful and helpful as Tai Chi, and Gene has been masterful in his teaching process: patient, kind, helpful.”
From the reviews
I found Gene Golden while looking for a T'ai Chi class to help me regain strength and range of motion after rotator cuff surgery. I found more than a teacher. I found a patient, caring, compassionate person who is dedicated to helping people improve their lives through the art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
What Master Gene Golden has to offer is phenomenal. I have been studying Martial Arts for 40 years and know the real thing when I see it. I have only been studying Tai Chi for a few years, but I have sought out the best instructors on both coasts of the United States and in Shanghai.
I was completely unacquainted with the art of Tai Chi but developed an interest quickly after meeting Gene. Listening to him passionately talk about his journey doing Tai Chi motivated me to try it out!
I accidentally stumbled upon the Golden School of Tai Chi when looking for a house. Having studied before in San Francisco and New York, I had to sign-up for a class. I was surprised to find a Tai Chi School in Orange County and further surprised with the quality of the instruction.
New to tai chi? Start at Golden School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Golden School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan 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 Golden School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
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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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule