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Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Pittsburgh
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Pittsburgh, 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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule oomyungdoe-pa.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 412-421-7311
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I pulled back when my knees gave me problems, but instructors at all levels provided exercises that strengthened them, so I could progress.”
“After I settled into the more relaxed pace of retirement, I felt I was getting enough activity by walking my dog Kaya two or three times a day, every day.”
“Training at Oom Yung Doe has been challenging, and has enabled me to maintain my strength, mobility, flexibility and coordination.”
“I pulled back when my knees gave me problems, but instructors at all levels provided exercises that strengthened them, so I could progress.”
What students say
“These are principles that are frequently discussed with the students by the amazing instructors, who bring many years of combined experience to class.”
“I pulled back when my knees gave me problems, but instructors at all levels provided exercises that strengthened them, so I could progress.”
“Through their training, I've learned valuable lessons in patience and calmness, while also seeing a remarkable improvement in my strength and mind-body connection.”
“Training at Oom Yung Doe has been challenging, and has enabled me to maintain my strength, mobility, flexibility and coordination.”
“This was way more than I anticipated—eight traditional martial arts, taught as a single, integrated curriculum, Tai Chi included but my goodness.”
“Through their training, I've learned valuable lessons in patience and calmness, while also seeing a remarkable improvement in my strength and mind-body connection.”
From the reviews
I first entered the School of Oom Yung Doe on Murray Avenue in Pittsburgh two years ago because I had been given a gift certificate and hoped to improve my balance by practicing Tai Chi.
I am 81 years old. I have been active all of my life, but have come to the realization that there are certain activities I can no longer participate in. Training at Oom Yung Doe has been challenging, and has enabled me to maintain my strength, mobility, flexibility and coordination.
After I settled into the more relaxed pace of retirement, I felt I was getting enough activity by walking my dog Kaya two or three times a day, every day. But eventually, sadly, I had to put her down. It became very clear that I wasn’t going to walk two or three times a day, every day, without a dog.
Oom Yung Doe is an incredible system of martial arts training. Students study 8 different martial arts that are seamlessly integrated. Kung fu, udo, Kong su (similar to karate or tae kwon doe), samurai sword, 18 chinese weapons, aikido, tai chi and bagua.
New to tai chi? Start at Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Pittsburgh
Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Pittsburgh 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 Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Pittsburgh
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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