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Shoreline Tai Chi
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Mountlake Terrace, Washington
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
- Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention gentle, joint-friendly classes — often based on the Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam program — that may help with balance and stiffness; check the studio's schedule
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shorelinetaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am a total beginner but felt comfortable even among some of the more experienced students.”
“Chris Martial and his senior students exhibit a deep dedication and understanding of the art rarely seen today.”
“Through studying with Chris I’ve found that I’ve already significantly improved my balance, proprioception, recall, and reaction time.”
Styles taught here
“His classes include both the traditional Yang style form and partner push hand practice.”
What students say
“Chris is a very knowledgeable instructor with a deep understanding of the Tai Chi form and its applications.”
“I am a total beginner but felt comfortable even among some of the more experienced students.”
“Through studying with Chris I’ve found that I’ve already significantly improved my balance, proprioception, recall, and reaction time.”
“His classes include both the traditional Yang style form and partner push hand practice.”
“Through studying with Chris I’ve found that I’ve already significantly improved my balance, proprioception, recall, and reaction time.”
“These classes are well organized and the instructor, Chris, is very supportive.”
From the reviews
I've been studying Tai Chi with Chris Marshall for just over two years, and would highly recommend his classes to people of all experience levels. Chris is a very knowledgeable instructor with a deep understanding of the Tai Chi form and its applications.
This group is fantastic! And the head teacher, Chris is very skilled! There is nothing but benefits to train with Shoreline. They have incredible stability and structure so you can tell the understanding and practice is very deep with this group. Join them if you live close by! Try to join their next event!
Chris Marshall runs a first class operation. The event this past weekend was, I think, his first tournament and he did a very fine job. There was plenty for everyone to experience and take home. The inevitable minor last minute challenges did not derail efforts to make sure everyone had a very good experience.
One of the best martial arts schools, not just in the Pacific Northwest but globally. As someone who has done martial arts nearly my entire life -- not as a sport, but as a way of life -- I found this school to be absolutely incredible and unique in its depth of knowledge and instruction. I wish I had found it earlier!
New to tai chi? Start at Shoreline Tai Chi
Shoreline Tai Chi 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 Shoreline Tai Chi
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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