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Southwest Institute of Chinese Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Lawton, Oklahoma
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
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Class prices classes from $40 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kungfu-wushu.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (580) 512-4071
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
Styles taught here
What students say
“Excellent school with patient and knowledgeable instructors.”
“Sifu Scott and his instructors are kind' knowledgeable, and friendly!”
From the reviews
Sifu Scott and his team are awesome! They are great with kids, and focus on the art and discipline of Wushu. My family tried multiple Martial Arts Schools in Lawton, and this one was by far the best experience we've had.
My favorite place in the world to be. Kung Fu and Wushu are both fun, exciting, healthy, and require lots of hard work. I love the fact that there is always something more to learn. I have been coming here for 10 years and I still don't know the half of it 😂.
My son trained under Sifu Scott as a young boy (ages 5-7, from 2006-2008). Unfortunately we had to move away, and he was upset that we couldn't find a place that taught kung fu near our new home, as he loved it, and Sifu, quite a lot. He looked forward to his lessons every time.
I have studied kung fu in the past, and now I am out of the Army, Tai Chi is perfect for me. The entrance was hard to see at first, but if you see the building from the road, look for a gravel driveway to the left and go down that. There will be some signs pointing straight.
New to tai chi? Start at Southwest Institute of Chinese Martial Arts
Southwest Institute of Chinese Martial Arts 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 Southwest Institute of Chinese Martial Arts
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.