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Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi Butler
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Butler, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rothrockskungfu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 724-256-9877
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My movements and and balance kung- fu techniques to Economy Of Motion evident in application I developed threw skilled instruction.”
“Even as a beginner you don't feel pressured to keep up with the more advanced in the class.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Pagonis is an excellent teacher, and there are lots of options for different classes during the week.”
“My movements and and balance kung- fu techniques to Economy Of Motion evident in application I developed threw skilled instruction.”
“My movements and and balance kung- fu techniques to Economy Of Motion evident in application I developed threw skilled instruction.”
“There are very few schools in North America that can offer this kind of training.”
“Great atmosphere, the instructor is very thorough and will answer any questions you would have.”
From the reviews
Taking Tai Chi and Kung Fu was the best decision I ever made for my mental and physical health. Mr. Pagonis is an excellent teacher, and there are lots of options for different classes during the week. They have a very flexible schedule. The classes have a very positive energy, and I've met a lot of friendly people.
A physician in a pain clinic MADE me go to Tai Chi. I was quite resistant Almost 2 yrs later I still really look forward to coming to class. I travel a lot, but no matter. The classes move at an individual pace. I didn’t know that my balance needed lots of work, but Tai Chi is greatly helping.
Joining Rothrock's Kung Fu is one of the best decisions that I made over 2 years ago. I have to say learning an art that is thousands of years old is a unique and fulfilling experience . There are very few schools in North America that can offer this kind of training.
Taking Kung Fu classes at Rothrock. I've been going to classes for about 4 months now and I love it. I have been involved in sports my whole life and nothing really compares to the challenge and workout you get with Kung Fu. Mr. Pagonis is a great teacher that really knows the techniques thoroughly.
New to tai chi? Start at Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi Butler
Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi Butler 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 Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi Butler
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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