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Green Frog Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Los Angeles, 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
- 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
- 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 greenfrogtaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (602) 326-9204
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Each session includes warm up and QiGong exercises and Tai Chi demonstrated with detail and care by both Eugene and his co-instructor, Ritchie.”
“All levels are welcome and instruction is lively, humorous and infused with wisdom from the Tao Te Ching.”
“All levels are welcome and instruction is lively, humorous and infused with wisdom from the Tao Te Ching.”
Styles taught here
“The traditional Yang style is taught, slowly and steadily building up to the long form.”
What students say
“Classes take place in a small, serene yoga studio during its off hours.”
“The traditional Yang style is taught, slowly and steadily building up to the long form.”
From the reviews
This school feels like a special portal. Its located in West LA in a quiet strip mall on a main intersection right by the 405 and 10 freeways. Classes take place in a small, serene yoga studio during its off hours. They run a generous two hours, never cramped or crowded with plenty of personalized attention.
New to tai chi? Start at Green Frog Tai Chi
Green Frog Tai Chi 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 Green Frog 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.
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