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Shaolin Institute Kung Fu and Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Norcross, Georgia
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shaolin-world.net — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (770) 286-9808
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1–4 PM |
The classes they run
“• SI teachers are available for and sometimes proactively create opportunities for one-on-one progress discussions with students.”
“Shift and instructors are so nice and patient to all levels of learners.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“The instructor Joey is very knowledgeable and patient with excellent skill sets.”
“Shift and instructors are so nice and patient to all levels of learners.”
“Below are summaries of strengths in different categories: Curriculum: • SI teachers follow the SI curriculum.”
“The skills developed will help the individual in all areas of living whether it is work, school, family, community, or just learning how to be your best no matter the situation.”
“• SI teachers present new forms clearly and logically, and helpfully demonstrate new forms.”
From the reviews
The Shoalin Institute Atlanta has provided the most incredible experience. It incorporates the mind, body, spirit aspects of Kung Fu as a way of life. The skills developed will help the individual in all areas of living whether it is work, school, family, community, or just learning how to be your best no matter the…
I've trained here for around 5 or 6 years off and on and have about 15 years of martial arts experience. I love this place. Unlike a lot of other Chinese martial arts schools, they have programs in taolu (forms) and weapons, Sanda (a Chinese form of MMA) and Shuai Jiao (Chinese grappling), and various internal forms…
Attending this school has been life-changing for me. Shifu and the instructors are helping me transform my body and undo a lifetime of unhealthy habits. Additionally, as a transgender woman, I have found that the school is very accepting and friendly to people of all walks of life. I can't recommend this school enough!
Enrolling at the Shaolin Institute is one of the best things I've done for myself. If you're looking to better your physical, mental, or spiritual self I'd strongly recommend becoming a member of this Shaolin family.
New to tai chi? Start at Shaolin Institute Kung Fu and Martial Arts
Shaolin Institute Kung Fu and Martial 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 Institute Kung Fu and 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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