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Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Antonio, Texas
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
- 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 southtexaskungfu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 210-340-7811
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This was my son's second time coming out to this place the first time he absolutely did not want to participate and stayed frozen with tears in his eyes.”
“A gym is only as good as its instructors and I can honestly say this gym is A class for all levels.”
What students say
“Master Ryan is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered I am a lifetime student and have been going here for nearly 3 years.”
“This was my son's second time coming out to this place the first time he absolutely did not want to participate and stayed frozen with tears in his eyes.”
“I practiced martial arts for 12 years and wanted to get back into it for health, movement and balance.”
“Master Ryan is a kind and inviting instructor, as are his assistants (called sifu's).”
“Just for prospective, I drive 45 min to an Hour for these classes because they are 100% worth it.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Master Ryan for a total of 12 years. The curriculum is fantastic and there is never a class where you don't feel like you haven't learned something. There is such a great camaraderie between students which makes the classes that much more enjoyable.
I am very impressed and pleased by the instructors who worked at trying to get my son to participate with the class. My son is a very shy person and needs a minute to warm up to anyone he meets. Joe one of the instructors came over to sit with my son and talk with him to comfort him and ease his fears.
Im new to learning martial arts and self defense. A gym is only as good as its instructors and I can honestly say this gym is A class for all levels. Although I’m new, on my first day it had the right environment from the start for a newbie to pick up and learn.
I'm really digging the classes. Thai chi has helped especially with mental health. Kung fu helps me be physically stronger, faster, and smarter. Really nice instructors that help you learn in small groups. Highly recommend. Pricing is good too.
New to tai chi? Start at Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi
Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi 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-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi
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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