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Hoyle's Kung Fu, Fitness, & Tai Chi
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Belleville, Illinois
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hoylesmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (618) 744-7015
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My wife and I have been going to Tai Chi since November, We love it and has been a huge help with our balance and overall health”
“My spouse and I are really enjoying learning Tai Chi and Qi Gong.”
“I’ve been an average student off and on for the last 3 years, yet Tai Chi breathing techniques serve to lower my blood pressure and bring a true level of relaxation.”
What students say
“Great place to train teacher is very knowledgeable.”
“My wife and I have been going to Tai Chi since November, We love it and has been a huge help with our balance and overall health”
“Master Hoyles unique style is authentic and his passion for Kung fu is unmeasurable.”
“With Sifu Hoyle always encouraging me I've been cigarette free for over 3 years and my flexibility is something I'm still empressed by.”
“I’ve been an average student off and on for the last 3 years, yet Tai Chi breathing techniques serve to lower my blood pressure and bring a true level of relaxation.”
From the reviews
My daughter and I have been attending class here for almost 6 months now. I have been really impressed at the changes I have seen in my daughter (6yrs old). She has started to learn confidence in her abilities as a growing person, she has seen how hard work pays off as she has tested and moved up the ranks in belts.
I have been a student of Sifu Hoyle for over 3 years now. When I started I couldn't touch my toes, and I smoked cigarettes. With Sifu Hoyle always encouraging me I've been cigarette free for over 3 years and my flexibility is something I'm still empressed by. I have witnessed Sifu transform so many peoples self esteem.
Our 5-year-old son has had a wonderful experience so far at Mr. Hoyle’s martial arts studio, where he’s been learning Kung Fu. Mr. Hoyle is incredibly patient, consistent in his teaching, and encouraging. It’s clear he truly cares about each child’s growth—both in martial arts and in building confidence.
We've been with Hoyle's Kung Fu Academy for 2 years and it's been a great experience for my 10 year daughter. I've seen her confidence, agility, and discipline improve significantly. Mr. Hoyle is a terrific instructor balancing patience, firmness, and encouragement.
New to tai chi? Start at Hoyle's Kung Fu, Fitness, & Tai Chi
Hoyle's Kung Fu, Fitness, & 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 Hoyle's Kung Fu, Fitness, & 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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