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Manhattan Shaolin KungFu and QiGong

4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in New York, New York

Tai chi studio Certified Qigong

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

  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule shaolinnewyork.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (646) 481-4595

Hours

Monday 7–9 PM
Tuesday 10–11 AM, 4–7 PM
Wednesday 7–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday 9 AM–1 PM

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 Manhattan Shaolin KungFu and QiGong, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌬️ Qigong

“I have been training here for around 5 years and have experienced much growth in my martial arts and qigong.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 2 mentions

“Amazing teacher David is incredibly sweet and passionate and is very a very very talented Shifu with a lot of professional exprience and talented as well!”

🏮 authentic, traditional style 2 mentions

“And I missed everyone it feel like a really beautiful and authentic to what the shalion Kung fu masters probably do practice in china the same way we do in this school!”

From the reviews

I have been training here for around 5 years and have experienced much growth in my martial arts and qigong. The atmosphere is very inclusive and fun but the work is taken seriously. The movements are explained thoroughly and with purpose. I highly recommend for those who want to learn authentic shaolin martial arts.

★★★★★ — N0Va, Jun 2020

My favorite spot to be!! Amazing teacher David is incredibly sweet and passionate and is very a very very talented Shifu with a lot of professional exprience and talented as well!

★★★★★ — Nisida, Jan 2023

We love Manhattan Shaolin Kung Fu School. David is an AMAZING instructor. He’s gentle and firm at the same time. My child -now 7- has been attending for a year and half and has been growing more coordinated and stronger.

★★★★★ — Argelinda, Feb 2024

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Your first tai chi class at Manhattan Shaolin KungFu and QiGong

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 Manhattan Shaolin KungFu and QiGong

118-122 Baxter St Rm 202, New York, NY10013

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