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Idaho Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi
4.3 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Boise, Idaho
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 idahoshaolin.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 208-343-6109
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I attended classes originally from 2001-04 with Master John, now I believe to be Senior Master and well deserved.”
“This authentic Kung Fu and Tai Chi training is appropriate for many levels of physical ability.”
What students say
“The reason I have stayed with the school for so long, as well as many others, is that the instructor, Master John Keller, is easily the best teacher of any subject I have studied.”
“He makes an effort to make you feel welcome from the first class and focuses his attention on your learning and progress.”
“I attended classes originally from 2001-04 with Master John, now I believe to be Senior Master and well deserved.”
“This authentic Kung Fu and Tai Chi training is appropriate for many levels of physical ability.”
“A sense of peace, tranquility and health permeates as your train and learn the history of the style and the reasons behind each movement its impact on your well being.”
“This disgruntled student was kicked out for being completely belligerent in front of a class of kids and scaring many of them.”
From the reviews
As you can see, most of the ratings for this school are 5 stars, and then all of a sudden you see a bunch of one stars that bring the ratings down. Don't be fooled. This is a five star school that has been around for more than 30 years. That doesn't happen with 1 star schools.
Not your typical martial arts school, for sure. There is so much material offered, there is something for everyone. No contracts, just honest dues for honest training. You get out of it what you put into it. There are elements of training for mind, body, focus, endurance, balance, flexibility, and more.
When I was a teenager my dad and I started taking Kung Fu. I have since stopped but my father held fast and worked his butt off to get into shape and learn as much as he could. I remember the owner (Master Jon/John?
My son has been taking Kung Fu lessons here for the last two months and we are so pleased! He loves it and refuses to miss a class. The staff and teachers are welcoming, friendly, encouraging and teach at an age appropriate level.
New to tai chi? Start at Idaho Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi
Idaho Shaolin Kung Fu and 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 Idaho Shaolin Kung Fu and 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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