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Shaolin Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Los Angeles, California

Tai chi studio Certified Qigong New

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

  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule coachraef.wixsite.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 323-456-3746

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Training Center, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌬️ Qigong 2 mentions

“Raef creates a space where qi gong becomes more than movement; it becomes a practice of presence and inner connection.”

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Styles taught here

Tai chi grew into several family styles. Here's the lineage students mention learning at Shaolin Training Center — 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 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌿 calming, low-stress atmosphere 3 mentions

“Combining the breathing and toning exercises with the beautiful movements not only feels so good in my body, but have a lasting calming effect on my mind and spirit as well.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 4 mentions

“Combining the breathing and toning exercises with the beautiful movements not only feels so good in my body, but have a lasting calming effect on my mind and spirit as well.”

🌬️ qigong & breathing work 2 mentions

“Raef creates a space where qi gong becomes more than movement; it becomes a practice of presence and inner connection.”

From the reviews

Working with Coach Raef has been a deeply grounding and inspiring experience. His teaching carries a rare balance of strength and grace. Every approachable session feels powerful, inclusive, and deeply calming.

★★★★★ — Lauren, May 2026

Qi Gong and Tai Chi classes with Raef Khalsa have been transformational for me, to say the least. Being in the healing arts myself and having had experience with a number of different modalities, I feel very in tune with the principles taught in his classes.

★★★★★ — Maira, Jun 2026

Since attending classes my overall fitness has improved greatly, through kick boxing and Tai Chi. Raef, is a wonderful patient and creative instructor. I look forward to the classes! Maggie - work in progress.

★★★★★ — Maggie, Jun 2026

It was great experience!!! I'll recommend to everyone who has stress out or just relax!! Thank you!

★★★★★ — Sherry, Jul 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at Shaolin Training Center

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 Training Center

215 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA90014

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