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Midwest Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness Center
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Franklin, Wisconsin
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
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule midwestshorinryu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 414-235-3788
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
What students say
“Teaching traditional Okinawan shorin ryu karate which is practical for self defense and good for overall wellness.”
From the reviews
It’s been years since I’ve done yoga and the Sunday morning class here leaves me feeling grateful for this body in all its varying abilities through the years, calm and energized. Thank you!!
The dojo is welcoming, supportive, and full of positive energy! Sensei's dedication, patience, and passion for teaching makes every class an inspiring experience. I've grown stronger, more confident, and more balanced - both mentally and physically - since joining.
Excellent dojo. Teaching traditional Okinawan shorin ryu karate which is practical for self defense and good for overall wellness. Also teaches traditional Okinawan weapons, plus Yoga and other future planned wellness classes/services (Tai Chi, Massage, etc.).
New to tai chi? Start at Midwest Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness Center
Midwest Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness 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 Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness 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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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
