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Lau Kune Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi

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

Tai chi studio Tai Chi for Arthritis Certified Qigong 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

  • 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
  • Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kungfutaichioc.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 949-209-0014

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–1 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 Lau Kune Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

⚖️ Fall Prevention & Balance 11 mentions

“Besides studying Tai Chi with him for about 1 1/2 years now, I started his Building Better Balance class at the beginning of 2020.”

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🌬️ Qigong

“With offerings of Kung Fu, Taiji, Qi Gong, Kinstretch, Mediation, Private range of motion assessments, dietary guidance etc.”

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💻 Online Classes 2 mentions

“During Covid, "wellness" was exploding as a trend, and I entered the class (via Zoom at the time) with a healthy skepticism.”

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🧘 Meditation & Mindfulness 3 mentions

“A family member suggested that I try the introductory meditation course.”

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What students say

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

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 3 mentions

“Sifu is very knowledgeable of his craft and knows exactly how to reach out to every individual in the group in order to have them grow and reach their highest potential.”

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 9 mentions

“Besides studying Tai Chi with him for about 1 1/2 years now, I started his Building Better Balance class at the beginning of 2020.”

🏮 authentic, traditional style 2 mentions

“Sifu Mcintyre has a wide breadth of knowledge he is happy to pour into you in regards to Traditional Chinese Gung Fu or Taiji.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 14 mentions

“I'm talking about science-based breathing mechanics and mental training that can take your racing mind and put it back in neutral in just a few minutes.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 7 mentions

“I have been a student of yoga for over 35 years, yet the Balance class brought a new kind of stability and strength to my feet and legs that is very different.”

From the reviews

To say over the past 10 months that Newport Lau Kune Do and most prominently Sifu Paul McIntyre have positively affected the lives of my wife and I would be the grossest of understatements.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Oct 2012

Several years later I am still training under Sifu Mcintyre and calling Lau Kune Do my home away from home. This school has blossomed from a place where you can work on yourself to a place where any avenue for self improvement can be explored.

★★★★★ — Lee, Sep 2020

I cannot say enough about how Sifu McIntyre has positively impacted my own and many other's lives thru his example and teaching. I have been training under Sifu McIntyre for 9 years. Sifu's gift is beyond just teaching you a movement or a technique, but teaching you how to train, how to conquer and know yourself.

★★★★★ — Stuart, Dec 2020

Exceptional teachings for health and wellness. After recovering from CVD 4 times and the 24/7 executive pressures of running multiple businesses this is EXACTLY the right program to incorporate wellness techniques structured to fit my schedule and lifestyle goals.

★★★★★ — L, Aug 2025

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Your first tai chi class at Lau Kune Do 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.

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 Lau Kune Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi

670 W 17th St g4, Costa Mesa, CA92627

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