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Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Honolulu, Hawaii
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
- 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 taichi-janetjin.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (808) 988-7475
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m in my mid-twenties but the classes challenge me to improve on my strength, balance, flexibility, and learn how to cultivate internal energy.”
“I have always wanted to take Tai Chi and Qigong classes and finally decided to make a commitment after seeing the great reviews of Shifu Janet Jin.”
“Even though I have practiced for a few years, I am continually learning something new to help me develop my mindful practice.”
What students say
“A wonderful teacher with good instructors, and a positive and supportive group of students.”
“This class is friendly for beginners and has depth for intermediate and advanced practitioners.”
“I have found her the best vehicle to show me a new calmness, control and perspective to better enhance my life.”
“I’m in my mid-twenties but the classes challenge me to improve on my strength, balance, flexibility, and learn how to cultivate internal energy.”
“I learn to focus more on the internal and began to understand what real tai chi involves.”
“I’m in my mid-twenties but the classes challenge me to improve on my strength, balance, flexibility, and learn how to cultivate internal energy.”
From the reviews
Shifu Janet Jin is a wonderful teacher and person. She is kind, patient, helpful, funny, knowledgeable and insightful. She is very clear in her directions and explanation of our movements and she always asks if we have any questions. This makes learning much easier with practice.
Learning Qigong and taichi from Shifu Janet Jin has helped me live life in a positive outlook. I’m eating healthy; feeling better, and having more fulfillment in my life. 😊 thank you, Paulette Silva
It has been at least 6 or 7 years now that I have joined Janet's tai chi practice session at the Magic Island, Ala Moana, every Saturday, now even Sunday. It's different from the other tai chi classes I had been to. Such energy and harmony! I couldn't help returning week after week.
For over 10 years learning Tai Chi from Janet Jin is one of my all time favorite things to do. I believe the teacher makes the difference. Janet’s approach...warm up exercises, breaking down and explaining the movements when appropriate, challenging our brains by doing the form from the right as well as left side.
New to tai chi? Start at Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu
Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu 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 Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu
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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