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Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Audubon, Pennsylvania
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northernshaolinacademypa.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 610-631-9200
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend the qigong and tai chi curriculum for physical and mental health”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about each student’s growth, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Sigung Smith is a patient and wonderful teacher.”
“The school is a very welcoming, low pressure collegial environment where everyone is welcomed, no matter experience level, and you can progress as fast or as slow as you want to.”
“Master Smith is a wealth of knowledge and experience and instructs classes with patience while conforming to the traditional arts.”
“the experience has been life changing and really has allowed me to have the balance, maturity and spiritual guide needed to deal with my hectic life.”
From the reviews
Since joining Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy. It has truly been a blessing and honor to serve under Grand Master Smith, Sifu Peter and Sifu Wipu..the experience has been life changing and really has allowed me to have the balance, maturity and spiritual guide needed to deal with my hectic life.
The Northern Shaolin Academy is a good school. I have studied several different styles over the years at several different schools. As a student of this school since 2000 I can state that the instructors are some of the most knowledgeable that I’ve met.
Kung fu, Tai Chi, Wing Chun. Master Smith is a wealth of knowledge and experience and instructs classes with patience while conforming to the traditional arts. Adults or kids, stop by today to learn more or start a trial class!
I've been attending Wing Chun classes for over 1 year now. Master Smith and the other teachers know their kung fu, know their students, and they create a trusting environment that encourages/challenges you to learn and get better!
New to tai chi? Start at Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy
Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy 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 Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy
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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