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Seattle Wushu Center
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Seattle, Washington
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.
Martial arts school with Wushu, Tai Chi & Eskrima classes, plus Kung Fu birthday parties for kids.
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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule seattlewushu.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (206) 229-4774
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sifu is great with the kids and its offers a quality extracurricular that teaches discipline and mindfulness and also shows a clear "practice makes progress" path.”
“This place is welcoming to all levels of experience and interest, with many different options for studying different martial arts.”
“This place is welcoming to all levels of experience and interest, with many different options for studying different martial arts.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Sifu Restita provides one of the best places in the PNW (I feel) to train in martial arts.”
“This place is welcoming to all levels of experience and interest, with many different options for studying different martial arts.”
“My initial nervousness quickly faded as both instructor's warmth and energy made me feel welcome and relaxed.”
“We take our 4 year old to the Tiny Tigers group, we love it, our kid is very active and he has learning so much from Sifu Restita, their approach with kids is great, clear and fun!”
From the reviews
I recently took a knife throwing class with Sifu Restita (Rusty) DeJesus and Sifu Kathy Long and couldn't be more pleased. My initial nervousness quickly faded as both instructor's warmth and energy made me feel welcome and relaxed. Their instruction was easy to absorb while also being extremely informative.
Two World Champion women teach at this school. Sifu Restita and Sifu Kat are the kindest, humblest and most inclusive instructors you could hope for, despite the fact that they could both tear anyone apart!
We take our 4 year old to the Tiny Tigers group, we love it, our kid is very active and he has learning so much from Sifu Restita, their approach with kids is great, clear and fun! Definitely recommended for young kids.
Sifu Restita provides one of the best places in the PNW (I feel) to train in martial arts. I've been to a few schools in my life, and I never really enjoyed their vibe/energy. Seattle Wushu Center has a Zen like atmosphere, making learning the Martial Arts there great.
New to tai chi? Start at Seattle Wushu Center
Seattle Wushu Center 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 Seattle Wushu Center
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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