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Pacific Wushu
4.5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Francisco, California
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
- 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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Website & schedule pacificwushu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (415) 841-8848
The classes they run
“A husband and wife team, both instructors are Wushu champions who teach beginners all the way up to advanced students.”
“Also, it is where my kids can get a great workout to gain skill, endurance, balance, strength and respect.”
“This kung fu studio is perfect for all skill levels and all ages.”
What students say
“Also, it is where my kids can get a great workout to gain skill, endurance, balance, strength and respect.”
“If you are looking for a great work out that combines whole body movement, flexibility explosiveness and agility I highly recommend them”
“They have had a wonderful experience and have had many opportunities to perform in the community and with advanced students from their Berkeley and Stanford schools.”
From the reviews
Back in the early 2000s, I had the privilage to study Wushu (Chinese martial arts) at Pacific Wushu under the instruction of Master Zhang Hong Mei & Master Phillip Wong. A husband and wife team, both instructors are Wushu champions who teach beginners all the way up to advanced students.
Throughout my children’s ten plus years at Pacific Wushu, I have had the honor of witnessing both Masters Mei and Philip Wong with very young children through adult aged students and am moved by the tremendous care and attention that they offer every individual in their practice.
By far Pacific Wushu is top notch training. I literally moved from NYC to Nor-Cal to train at the school. During that time I also made the U.S national Wushu team. Both instructors are elite professional Wushu athletes from china and U.S.
I took classes at Pacific Wushu for three years, from fifth to eight grade. It truly helped me develop in several ways- not only physically, but has also strengthened my discipline, endurance, and focus.
New to tai chi? Start at Pacific Wushu
Pacific Wushu 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 Pacific Wushu
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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