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Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi West Mifflin

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Tai chi studio Tai Chi for Arthritis Certified Seniors welcome Beginners welcome

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 +1 412-469-2427

Hours

Monday 2–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi West Mifflin, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

⚖️ Fall Prevention & Balance 2 mentions

“I registered for Tai Chi to build strength and improve my balance.”

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🌱 Beginners

“I am a beginner in the Tai Chi class and I love it.”

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Styles taught here

Tai chi grew into several family styles. Here's the lineage students mention learning at Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi West Mifflin — mined from their reviews and the studio's own info.

Styles are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they show what students mention learning, not a formal guarantee of the current timetable. If you specifically want a certain style, confirm the schedule with the studio.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 5 mentions

“Lauffenburger is a great instructor, the community is friendly, and the classes themselves are a fun & challenging workout.”

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 2 mentions

“I registered for Tai Chi to build strength and improve my balance.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 5 mentions

“Since becoming a student here, I have noticed improved flexibility, strength, and endurance.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 10 mentions

“I have been studying at this martial arts academy for 5 months now and I am constantly amazed with the friendly and professional environment that Mr.”

From the reviews

I have been studying at this martial arts academy for 5 months now and I am constantly amazed with the friendly and professional environment that Mr. L. creates everyday in this school. Students are challenged according to their abilities. Mr. L shows a personal interest in the development of each of his students.

★★★★★ — Grace, Apr 2016

We have had many years of wonderful experiences at Rothrock's Kung Fu Academy. The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful. The kids' classes are energetic and fun. Our son started attending classes here before kindergarten. The core lessons have taught him to remain focused and on task during school.

★★★★★ — Erin, Aug 2017

My daughter has been learning Kung Fu at Rothrock's in West Mifflin for 3 years now. She has given up on other sports like soccer and gymnastics, but she LOVES her Kung Fu classes. The teachers are very disciplined, but supportive and friendly. They make class fun.

★★★★★ — April, Oct 2014

In one word wonderful! Mr. L is great to work with. I am very comfortable with all of the friendly people. I took tai chi to help me relax and it is working after only a few weeks. Down the road I plan on taking kung fu. Mr. R.

★★★★★ — Mike, Jul 2018

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New to tai chi? Start at Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi West Mifflin

Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi West Mifflin 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first tai chi class at Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi West Mifflin

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 Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi West Mifflin

3222 Lebanon Church Rd, West Mifflin, PA15122

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