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PATHS Atlanta Kung Fu
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Decatur, Georgia
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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- 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 pathsatlanta.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (404) 919-9193
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
The classes they run
“This was the first time that my wife and I had joined to take a Kung Fu class.”
“The things I was learning here translated immediately over to my other practices (Taichi, Qigong, etc.”
“I have end up mainly doing private lesson with the teacher, but I have watch the normal class from time to time.”
“I checked in and yep - they're still going at it in the park.”
“We will also learn meditative techniques, history of Northern Shaolin and other styles, and the theories behind our martial practice.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“From the accommodating class times to the very skilled and knowledgeable instructors, we decided that we still have a lot to learn.”
“This was the first time that my wife and I had joined to take a Kung Fu class.”
“I had trained for almost five years previously in a different Northern Shaolin lineage, but my knowledge and skills have improved dramatically here.”
“I'm in it for the physical and mental health more than the external or martial application.”
“I love attending class because of the friendly atmosphere, and my classmates are very helpful with keeping me motivated during intense training.”
“The things I was learning here translated immediately over to my other practices (Taichi, Qigong, etc.”
From the reviews
I have been here to learn the kung fu probably about ten times or so. Last years is when I started with these guys. They had a special listed on their web site of 1 free months! So i figure why not,. =P They not a school, but teacher n studetns who practice outside. I have some backgrounds in martial art.
I've been practicing Northern Shaolin with PATHS Atlanta for about a year now. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning Kung Fu. Class typically begin with a variety of stretching exercises and a circuit drill for conditioning. Following that we get into the substance of Nothern Shaolin.
I first came to Northen Shaolin last Thanksgiving. Since then I have dove in headfirst attending an average of two classes per week. This was due to the many benefits I began to notice. The things I was learning here translated immediately over to my other practices (Taichi, Qigong, etc.
I’ve been training under Sifu Craig Kiessling for about 9 years now, so as you might imagine, I am a fan. If you are looking for a good workout, this is the place for you. If you are ONLY looking for a good workout, you’re going to get more than you bargained for.
New to tai chi? Start at PATHS Atlanta Kung Fu
PATHS Atlanta Kung Fu 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 PATHS Atlanta Kung Fu
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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