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Ocean State Shaolin - Qigong & Shaolin Kungfu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Coventry, Rhode Island
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
- 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 oceanstateshaolin.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 401-702-4243
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 9:30–11:30 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Since starting, i have become more fit, i have better balance now and my focus and memory have also improved greatly.”
“whether you choose Qi Gong and/or Kung Fu, we're all there to have fun, learn, and feel better as one ☯️ "Life itself is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning.”
“I am recently retired and I began taking quigong and kung fu at ocean state shaolin kung fu around 5 months ago.”
What students say
“I have a wonderful teacher who is knowledgeable about qigong and Kung fu, always shows interest towards what is being taught, acknowledges student progress, and is patient.”
“Since starting, i have become more fit, i have better balance now and my focus and memory have also improved greatly.”
“whether you choose Qi Gong and/or Kung Fu, we're all there to have fun, learn, and feel better as one ☯️ "Life itself is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning.”
“They are down to earth, good people with one common goal.”
“whether you choose Qi Gong and/or Kung Fu, we're all there to have fun, learn, and feel better as one ☯️ "Life itself is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning.”
From the reviews
I am recently retired and I began taking quigong and kung fu at ocean state shaolin kung fu around 5 months ago. I can't say enough about it. I met awesome, non judgemental students and a teacher who is skilled, professional and is great at teaching adults and is also very good and patient with children.
I have been taking classes at Ocean State Shaolin for three months. The qigong and Kung fu classes are well structured, and I look forward to attending classes. I have a wonderful teacher who is knowledgeable about qigong and Kung fu, always shows interest towards what is being taught, acknowledges student progress,…
Ocean State Shaolin has been a godsend to me. First of all, Sifu Veronica and students have been a pleasure to train with for the past few months. They are down to earth, good people with one common goal.. Health. Everyone is helpful and kind.
I had stopped at Ocean State Shaolin for information after leaving Walmart back in June and here I am 3 months later kicking and stretching like I did when I was younger.
New to tai chi? Start at Ocean State Shaolin - Qigong & Shaolin Kungfu
Ocean State Shaolin - Qigong & Shaolin Kungfu 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 Ocean State Shaolin - Qigong & Shaolin Kungfu
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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