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ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Novato, California

Tai chi studio Certified Seniors welcome Online classes

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 itoswhitetiger.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (415) 897-0676

Hours

Monday 12–10 PM
Tuesday 3–10 PM
Wednesday 12–10 PM
Thursday 3–10 PM
Friday 3–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💻 Online Classes

“I am loving this class even via Zoom.”

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🔄 All Levels

“You will get a lot of positive things out of it and it is great for all ages!”

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Styles taught here

Tai chi grew into several family styles. Here's the lineage students mention learning at ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN — mined from their reviews and the studio's own info.

Styles are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they show what students mention learning, not a formal guarantee of the current timetable. If you specifically want a certain style, confirm the schedule with the studio.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 strong, friendly community 8 mentions

“My son has had an excellent few months getting into martial arts at Ito's White Tiger, whose instructors and owners are caring, friendly, thoughtful people.”

From the reviews

My son has been a student with Ito’s White Tiger for a few months now and I have seen a lot of great things happen in those months. He hadn’t taken many classes prior to his first one at Ito’s so he walked in a blank slate.

★★★★★ — Emily, Feb 2025

A great way to get in shape and stay in shape while learning self defense. Instructor staff is able to adjust to the capabilities of each individual student to help them progress and get the most out of their time at the school. The school has biannual potlucks for its students and becomes like a family

★★★★★ — Cory, May 2021

Our almost 16 year-old enrolled in Ito's at age eleven and it has been such a formative experience. The instructors are dedicated and skilled professionals who really care about each student. Self-discipline, patience, diligence, teamwork, individual growth, and responsibility are taught and modeled.

★★★★★ — Marla, Oct 2022

My son has had an excellent few months getting into martial arts at Ito's White Tiger, whose instructors and owners are caring, friendly, thoughtful people. There is a reverence for the art, so it's more than just karate skills here. Businesses like this are valuable to the whole community.

★★★★★ — Zach, Feb 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN

1119 Grant Ave, Novato, CA94945

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