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Shaolin Institute
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in New Orleans, Louisiana
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shaolin-world.net — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (504) 835-1877
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What students say
“I've been training in martial arts for half of my life, starting with Shaolin Kung Fu in another state 20 years ago, and this is one of the most authentic places I've trained.”
From the reviews
I began practicing Kungfu about 5 years ago at another school in New Orleans. After spending 1 year at that school I decided to travel to China and visit THE Shaolin Temple. The visit made me realize what I was learning at the time was not authentic Shaolin and not the right fit for me.
After moving here from the west coast, I searched for a long time for a quality marital arts school. Hands down found it at the Shaolin Institute. The instructors and lessons are of the highest quality in Louisiana.
Always have fun. Instructors are very informative and attentive. Learn a lot in a year. High recommend
Great place to exercise your mind, body and spirit with classes in Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Kickboxing.
Your first tai chi class at Shaolin Institute
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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