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Kung Fu Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shaolinnm.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 505-254-4604
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
From the reviews
Shaolin Kung Fu is one of the most diverse and complete martial arts and the training and instruction you get at this school is top notch. Master's Leslie and Abram do an excellent job conveying the vast wealth of knowledge of the Shaolin art and make the school feel more like a great circle of family and friends.
My son has never been very athletic and decided after 7 years to stop playing little league. I told him he needed to stay active, so he said he would be willing to try Martial arts. We looked into quite a few places that just didn't seem like what we were looking for.
A terrific place and experience. The best price in town for the absolute most training and material. Master Abram has inspired me and pushed me to be in the best shape I have ever been in. Anyone who is looking for a truly unique experience look no further.
Master Abram. He is fantastic and so encouraging. For someone who has struggled with fitness my whole life, he made it enjoyable and a great learning experience!
New to tai chi? Start at Kung Fu Tai Chi
Kung Fu 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 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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