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Shaolin Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Sandy, Utah
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
- 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 shaolinarts.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 801-566-6364
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sifu Johnson and the other students at the Sandy Studio have challenged me over the last year and a half to push myself, and strive for a higher level of balance and harmony.”
“Weekly one-on-one instructional sessions with fantastic instructors help me tweak and fine tune my skills to assist you in being better.”
“I have been having so much fun I started to bring my mother with me, and she has a better time than I do.”
Styles taught here
“I would highly recommend Shaolin Arts to anyone that is interested in learning T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Kung Fu, or any other styles that they offer.”
What students say
“Master Gracey is an excellent instructor and tailors each session based on my needs and interests.”
“Sifu Johnson and the other students at the Sandy Studio have challenged me over the last year and a half to push myself, and strive for a higher level of balance and harmony.”
“Sifu Johnson and the other students at the Sandy Studio have challenged me over the last year and a half to push myself, and strive for a higher level of balance and harmony.”
“The Head Master and his staff are extremely well versed in the field of Martial Arts, friendly, informative, and passionate about their work.”
“The classes cover breathing techniques, stretching, meditation and of course Kung Fu.”
From the reviews
I've been a student at Shaolin Arts in Sandy for about twenty years. When I started, about age 45, my goal was just be open to the Arts and to learn to move with greater fluidity, less stress on my body, understand how to use my internal energy, and begin to become skilled in the self defense and healing of Kung Fu.
To Reviewer - Alex Abeyta, I found you! I have been looking for your review! I am the student you walked in on. Master Gracey had me on the floor teaching me to throw off an attacker. You said, "I want to learn to do that", implying that you might want to be on top of me. Yes, Master Gracey asked you to leave.
Amazing teachers who tailor classes to their students, including self-defense scenarios and energy work - between Kung Fu and Tai Chi, Shaolin Arts has something for everyone and you will be glad you came to class!
I started attending lessons at Shaolin Arts when I was 14 years old, which was then under a different studio name, but still had the opportunity to study under Mr. Gracey. I wasn’t active in team sports and found a love for martial arts. I stopped my practice at 18 when I went to college.
New to tai chi? Start at Shaolin Arts
Shaolin Arts 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 Shaolin Arts
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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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule