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Shaolin Temple Los Angeles
3.9 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Sherman Oaks, California
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
- 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
- Class prices classes from $20 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shaolintemplela.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (818) 789-5185
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
What students say
“Shaolin Temple Los Angeles is the #1 place to study traditional Shaolin Medicine, Zen and Martial Arts in Los Angeles.”
“Venerable Abbot Shi Yan Fan is kind and welcoming.”
From the reviews
The only place in LA you'll find traditional Shaolin Kung Fu training and philosophy. Venerable Abbot Shi Yan Fan is kind and welcoming. The community is supportive and enriching. You'll learn internal Chinese medicine and contemplation techniques. Above all: you'll learn patience. What are you waiting for?
I’m a Shaolin Student at Shaolin Temple Los Angeles.. Thank you Natalie for been a blessed teacher…
Shaolin Temple Los Angeles is the #1 place to study traditional Shaolin Medicine, Zen and Martial Arts in Los Angeles. It is for the open hearted, open minded and vigilant individual who wants to learn. The Venerable Abbot Shi Yan Fan is a true ordained warrior monk.
I had a great experience going to the temple today which I am grateful and thankful of. I was very smoothly guided through every question that I had. This is a real temple and rules to a temple should be respected, that’s very normal. Surely your own inner being will be reflected back to you.
New to tai chi? Start at Shaolin Temple Los Angeles
Shaolin Temple Los Angeles 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 Temple Los Angeles
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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