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Pure Shaolin Kung Fu

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Mateo, California

Certified Seniors welcome Private lessons Online classes

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule pureshaolin.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (650) 393-9837

Hours

Monday 3:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 1–8:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–8:30 PM
Friday 3:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Pure Shaolin Kung Fu, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons

“There are a range of different training ranging from private lessons (can do this as a family), group lessons to kungfu teams.”

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💻 Online Classes

“Learning basic Kungfu/Taichi via Zoom in this pandamic is great and convenient.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 3 mentions

“Kung-fu master David is very patient with us seniors🙂.”

From the reviews

This is the best Kung Fu school. The instructors are all genuine masters who have trained their entire lives. More importantly, they are great with children. My 6 year old son has attended the school since he was 3 years old and he loves the school and the instructors. He is also making amazing progress.

★★★★★ — Mary, Feb 2016

My 9 year old son has been coming here since he was 4. All the instructors are very patient and the weekday classes are less crowded than the weekends. The classes are fun for the students as learning the techniques is augmented with fun activities.

★★★★★ — Chris, Dec 2020

Learning basic Kungfu/Taichi via Zoom in this pandamic is great and convenient. Kung-fu master David is very patient with us seniors🙂. Hard to believe that in the short 30 minutes, the movements we followed made us energized.👍

★★★★★ — Grace, Jul 2020

Really nice instructors and they actually teach discipline, technique, and practical skills.

★★★★★ — Meghana, Jan 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at Pure Shaolin 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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Pure Shaolin Kung Fu

596 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA94401

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