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Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi and Kung Fu
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Santa Barbara, California
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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Class prices classes from $35 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masteryun.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 805-837-8833
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:15 am–12 pm, 4:30–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I was completely new to tai chi when I started classes at Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi's bright and sunny studio.”
“Learning Wu Style Tai Chi is one of the best investments I’ve made in my health and well-being—it strengthens the body, calms the mind, improves balance, and teaches deep patience.”
“For the past year I have been taking Chinese Qigong classes with Linda Peng at Master Yun’s Traditional Tai Chi and Martial Arts Studio.”
“Master Yun teaches all skill levels from the young to the old.”
Styles taught here
“I’ve been learning Chen-style Tai Chi for about 2 years and have enjoyed every minute.”
“I’ve had the privilege of studying Wu Style Tai Chi with Master Yun and his partner, Daniel Nash, and it has been a truly transformative experience.”
What students say
“I am studying Northern Style Praying Mantis with Master Yun and the training is excellent and deeply rooted in Chinese tradition.”
“From the first, Master Yun and Daniel have been welcoming and friendly, Their instruction is clear and they are so patient.”
“Learning Wu Style Tai Chi is one of the best investments I’ve made in my health and well-being—it strengthens the body, calms the mind, improves balance, and teaches deep patience.”
“He does this drawing fluently from multiple major Chinese styles, many of which are hard to find in the United States, and certainly not with his expertise and direct lineage.”
“Learning Wu Style Tai Chi is one of the best investments I’ve made in my health and well-being—it strengthens the body, calms the mind, improves balance, and teaches deep patience.”
“From the first, Master Yun and Daniel have been welcoming and friendly, Their instruction is clear and they are so patient.”
From the reviews
Master Yun is the real deal, from Shen Yang, China and has sincerely dedicated his life to these amazingly transformational and empowering arts! 1)If you plan on visiting China for business or pleasure, there is no better introduction to the richness, respect, discipline and nuances of Chinese Culture than authentic…
Master Yun is the real deal! I challenge you to find a martial arts studio in the greater Santa Barbara area, or even the state, that matches the experience, practicality or expertise of Master Yun. Master Yun teaches all skill levels from the young to the old.
Master Yun is by far & away the best thing to hit the entire state of California in many decades in regards to martial arts. As a Chinese martial & healing art practitioner of over 36 years Master Yun is one of the best I have ever encountered in my many travels around the globe.
I did a lot of research before I enrolled my son in Master Yun's class. Master Yun and Assistant Master Daniel are both highly skilled in teaching children. Master Yun's teaching includes the physical form, the mental concept and the practical application of both.
New to tai chi? Start at Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi and Kung Fu
Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi and Kung Fu 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 Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi and Kung Fu
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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