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New England Kung Fu - Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Oxford, Massachusetts
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
- 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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule newenglandkungfu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (508) 353-5348
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very beginner friendly as well as a great place to go even if you have prior Martial Arts experience.”
“Sifu Gary teaches Thai chi and chi gong at local senior centers around Worcester county in addition to running his school.”
“Sifu Gary teaches Thai chi and chi gong at local senior centers around Worcester county in addition to running his school.”
“He makes Kung Fu and Tai Chi achievable for a person of any age or ability.”
Styles taught here
“I have studied under Sifu Gary LaChapelle for about three years now, learning both the ancient and beautiful Hua Chuan long fist style of kung-fu & the Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan.”
“I have studied under Sifu Gary LaChapelle for about three years now, learning both the ancient and beautiful Hua Chuan long fist style of kung-fu & the Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan.”
What students say
“Sifu Gary and Sije Cheyenne are great teacher and they are part of our family.”
“Everyone here is super welcoming, they really strive to help each other out and they work together through their training.”
“Sifu Gary teaches Thai chi and chi gong at local senior centers around Worcester county in addition to running his school.”
“I have studied under Sifu Gary LaChapelle for about three years now, learning both the ancient and beautiful Hua Chuan long fist style of kung-fu & the Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan.”
“He has spent the last 20 years building and developing his talent and reputation in the business and martial arts community.”
From the reviews
My son has been practicing Kung fu for over 10 years. Sifu Gary is one of the best teachers around. The higher black belts at the school are very welcoming and always willing to help out. This is truly our second home and second family.
I've been studying Tai Chi and Kung Fu for 7 years now in this school with Sifu Gary. I started when I was 42 years old after NOT doing any martial arts for 20 years. Sifu Gary makes it fun! I've learned so much and put my body back in shape. I'll be doing this for life. This school is a HIDDEN GEM in the community!
We have nothing but positive things to say about Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy. Both my son and daughter have attend this school since 2011. We've had a great experience with this school. It is a family run business and they make sure everyone is welcome and enjoy their learning experience.
I've studied martial arts with five different teachers before meeting Sifu Gary LaChapelle and I have to admit, he is one of the best I've ever worked with. He makes Kung Fu and Tai Chi achievable for a person of any age or ability.
New to tai chi? Start at New England Kung Fu - Tai Chi
New England Kung Fu - Tai Chi 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 New England Kung Fu - Tai Chi
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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