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Shaolin Temple USA

4.5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Fremont, California

Certified Seniors welcome Beginners welcome Qigong

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule shaolinusa.us — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (510) 818-9966

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 3–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–8 PM
Friday 3–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Shaolin Temple USA, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Styles taught here

Tai chi grew into several family styles. Here's the lineage students mention learning at Shaolin Temple USA — mined from their reviews and the studio's own info.

Styles are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they show what students mention learning, not a formal guarantee of the current timetable. If you specifically want a certain style, confirm the schedule with the studio.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 strong, friendly community 5 mentions

“My grandson enjoys his learning of Kung Fu with all his friendly and patient Si Fu “s” at the temples He is building up strength physically and mentally.”

From the reviews

Great training for family. They had Traditional Chinese Medicine,acupuncturist work here for family practice too.

★★★★★ — Z, May 2023

The teachers at this kungfu school are not only top notch in their art, they also have excellent teaching skills, and unlimited patience.

★★★★★ — Joel, Oct 2021

very good place to go to train kung fu, the people who train there are very friendly and the teachers are very cool and at the same time they have great ability to teach, I highly recommend it.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Jun 2024

My grandson enjoys his learning of Kung Fu with all his friendly and patient Si Fu “s” at the temples He is building up strength physically and mentally. Our family is so proud of his achievements over the last year. A big thank you to all the teachers. ( Si Fu) s.

★★★★★ — Madge, Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

New to tai chi? Start at Shaolin Temple USA

Shaolin Temple USA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first tai chi class at Shaolin Temple USA

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Shaolin Temple USA

4343 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA94536

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