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Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Overland Park, Kansas
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
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kungfukc.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 816-226-7047
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I'm a beginner and he lets me learn at the pace I'm must comfortable at.”
What students say
“Sifu Winokur is an extremely knowledgeable individual, ranging across a multitude of weapon forms and styles.”
“Sifu Scott has a wealth of knowledge of traditional Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Tai Chi.”
From the reviews
Sifu Scott Winokur has over 30 years in the martial arts and is very skilled and knowledgeable in various areas including animal form Kung Fu, Wing Chung, Tai Chi and other styles as well a wide variety of Chinese weapons and self defense skills. Well worth the time learning the martial arts from.
Excellent teacher with over 40 years experience. I'm a beginner and he lets me learn at the pace I'm must comfortable at. Would highly recommend for beginners or experienced kung fu practitioners alike.
Sifu Scott has a wealth of knowledge of traditional Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Tai Chi. If you want to learn authentic Chinese martial arts this is the place to go!
Sifu Winokur is an extremely knowledgeable individual, ranging across a multitude of weapon forms and styles. I myself have learned 10 weapons and 10 forms from him including 3 sectional staff, kwan dao, spear, and nunchucks.
New to tai chi? Start at Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center
Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center 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 Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center
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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