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He Shan Shen Black Mountain Spirit School of Chinese Kung Fu
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Homestead, Pennsylvania
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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
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- Website & schedule ghosthand.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (412) 759-8570
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–1:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
Styles taught here
What students say
“The instructor is very knowledgeable of the rich cultural history of kung fu and lore from the land and people where kung fu was first developed and cultivated.”
“Tai Chi is a more calmer style that helps you relax your mind whenever you're fighting or just relaxing.”
“Sifu Marc Black teaches a rich curriculum of traditional Kung Fu with an emphasis on practical application.”
“What I like about the Tai Chi lessons here is that Marc teaches both the form for health benefits, as well as the martial aspects of the techniques.”
“You meet very friendly people who has been there longer than you or who hasn't but is still willing to work with you and help you out with your practicing.”
From the reviews
Black Mountain Spirit is an awesome school where you learn self defense as well as self discipline. You meet very friendly people who has been there longer than you or who hasn't but is still willing to work with you and help you out with your practicing.
I spent 4 years practicing both Shaolin Kung Fu and TaiJi from Master Black here during my college years. There is no better place to learn authentic, effective martial arts. If you're looking for a school where you're going to learn real Kung Fu, this is it.
I studied Kung Fu at Black Mountain Spirit all through college and it was a formative experience for me. Sifu Marc Black teaches a rich curriculum of traditional Kung Fu with an emphasis on practical application.
I've been attending Black Mountain Spirit for about four years. The instructor, Marc, teaches Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Bagua. I've been taking the Tai Chi and Bagua classes. He's very knowledgeable about the intricacies that make a technique work or fail.
Your first tai chi class at He Shan Shen Black Mountain Spirit School of Chinese Kung Fu
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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