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Taichi Kung-Fu Academy 太极功夫学院
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Gaithersburg, Maryland
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule taichikungfuacademy.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (410) 474-2365
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Highly recommend this school for both beginners looking to learn for the first time, or experienced practitioners”
“Came here for private lessons, Justin and Sunny are very experienced and friendly instructors!”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Instructors Justin Benedik and Sunny Zhang are two amazing instructors and some of the best Chinese martial artists in the United States.”
“Highly recommend this school for both beginners looking to learn for the first time, or experienced practitioners”
“I have been heavily involved in the wushu/kungfu community for many years and have been to many top-notch schools.”
“Coach Justin and Coach Sunny are very professional and their method of teaching are very clear and effective!”
From the reviews
Sunny and Justin are amazing instructors! They are able to motivate my 5 year old and 3 year old sons and help them progress and memorize the forms. Sunny is very dedicated and shows up for the students through thick and thin! I'm supremely happy with our choice to bring our boys to train here!
You get the full package experience here at TKA - a great place to train that looks professional and aesthetically pleasing, has lots of martial arts and weightlifting equipment, but most importantly, provides personalized instruction and attention from Coach Justin and Coach Sunny, both who have many, many years of…
Best martial arts place in the DMV to learn wushu, kungfu, and taichi! The coaches will do everything they can to help you understand every essence in movement. High quality coaching from high quality athletes!
I have been heavily involved in the wushu/kungfu community for many years and have been to many top-notch schools. Taichi Kung-Fu Academy is ranked with the best of them. The facility is spacious and well equipped.
New to tai chi? Start at Taichi Kung-Fu Academy 太极功夫学院
Taichi Kung-Fu Academy 太极功夫学院 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 Taichi Kung-Fu Academy 太极功夫学院
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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