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Shaolin Wushu Center
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Los Angeles, 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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Website & schedule wushucenter.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (310) 278-1688
The classes they run
“So much fun to learn and very beginner friendly.”
“Although I have not been in a while from relocating back to the East Coast, I consider TSWC my home for study and recommend it to anyone that wants to study on any level!”
What students say
“Sifu Hu is a great athlete and teacher and very patient with adult and child students.”
From the reviews
While I lived in LA in 2015, I sought after a martial arts school that embodied the essence of Wushu- a form I had never studied before. I wanted a school that was authentic with a strong connection to the source (as much as possible without being able to travel to China). The Shaolin Wushu Center was just that!
By far the best martial arts school I have ever studied/practiced martial arts. This is the real deal and Sifu HU is a fantastic hand on everyday instructor. I should know since for the past 30 years, starting in New York's Chinatown, I have seen it all!
Love Master Hu - he teaches all levels of wushu classes (his wife teaches tai chi which I’ve also heard is great) so you’ll be learning from the master on day 1: long fist, golden fist, animal forms, weapons.
So much fun to learn and very beginner friendly. Master Hu is very attentive and caring. The morning classes are small so you have a lot of time to follow along with the instructions and not feel pressured by any of the other students.
New to tai chi? Start at Shaolin Wushu Center
Shaolin Wushu Center 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 Wushu 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.
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