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Shaolin Garden Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Pineville, North Carolina
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
- 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 shaolingardenmartialartsllc.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 704-266-2740
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:30 am |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9–10:30 am |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“With regular attendance and practice at home, I have experienced increased strength and flexibility, and better balance and mental focus.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Sifu Starnes is a great teacher, with a dedication to the martial arts he teaches and a commitment to the success of his students.”
“With regular attendance and practice at home, I have experienced increased strength and flexibility, and better balance and mental focus.”
“With regular attendance and practice at home, I have experienced increased strength and flexibility, and better balance and mental focus.”
“His warm and personable nature coupled with his strong dedication to his students make me feel very fortunate to be under his guidance.”
From the reviews
Sifu Starnes is a great teacher, with a dedication to the martial arts he teaches and a commitment to the success of his students. This is an all-outdoors school. We train out in nature and build lasting relationships with each other.
Shaolin Garden Martial Arts is a wonderful outdoor martial arts school that offers traditional Shaolin kung fu, tai chi, and meditation classes for every fitness and skill level. Sifu Starnes is an extraordinary teacher with a deep knowledge of the arts.
Thank you Sifu Starnes. I’m back on the path and am making real progress in my Tai Chi.
Great instructors and teammates. They do an awesome job! Everyone, from Sifu Starnes to the students, they are considerate, caring, and supportive. I have already experienced increased strength improved flexibility, and better balance and mental focus.
Your first tai chi class at Shaolin Garden Martial 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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