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Jade Tiger Kung Fu & Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Garland, Texas
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- 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
- Website & schedule jadetigerkungfu.net — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 214-600-7525
The classes they run
Styles taught here
What students say
“James is a great teacher and very patient working with me!”
“In addition to group warm-ups and drills, his students receive individualized attention and move through the curriculum at their own pace.”
From the reviews
Sifu James is an excellent teacher! he’s patient but he’ll guide you through multiple forms and offer you tips on how to easily practice them. He has lots of insight on the cultural aspect of martial arts too.
Jade Tiger Kung Fu & Tai Chi is a top-notch martial arts school. In my two years at the school thus far, I have watched Sifu James McIntire consistently guide his students in traditional Chinese martial arts with patience, kindness, and an incredibly thorough knowledge of his curriculum.
Your first tai chi class at Jade Tiger Kung Fu & 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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