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Metrowest Kung Fu
4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Maynard, Massachusetts
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
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule metrowestkungfu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (978) 823-0201
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He creates an environment where learning feels both serious and fun, which is a rare balance to find.”
“Tai Chi classes have a gentle warmup with a mix of slow warmup movements and various breathing exercises.”
“This is an excellent school to study Tai Chi and Kung Fu for all ages and abilities.”
What students say
“Shifu Eliot is an exceptional teacher — incredibly patient, precise, and deeply knowledgeable in his craft.”
“Even as a newcomer, with no experience in the martial arts, I was still invited to bring--and become--my best self, no matter where that might be, on any given day.”
“Tai Chi classes have a gentle warmup with a mix of slow warmup movements and various breathing exercises.”
“He creates an environment where learning feels both serious and fun, which is a rare balance to find.”
“If you’re looking for authentic instruction, real depth, and a teacher who truly cares about his students, this school is something special.”
“I have improved my mental and physical health significantly in the last year here while becoming a member of a welcoming and diverse community of students.”
From the reviews
I’ve been attending weekly kickboxing classes with Sihing Eliot for a year and a half, it’s a fantastic workout incorporating bag work, cardio, Kung fu and some yoga. Eliot opened my eyes to the importance of stretching and flexibility and is super encouraging (my flexibility was shocking when I started!
I have been an adult student at Metrowest Kung Fu for over a year now and it has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. As an instructor Shifu Eliot is skilled, knowledgeable, funny, humble, and approachable.
This is an excellent school to study Tai Chi and Kung Fu for all ages and abilities. Sihing Eliot is an experienced and enthusiastic martial artist. He provides a good balance between traditional martial arts and applications.
I am a woman in her 40s and was looking to get in a good workout but also enjoy something a little more focused on form and if possible, a spiritual/mindful aspect as well. I get all of that by taking the kickboxing classes and I honestly love them.
Your first tai chi class at Metrowest 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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