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Tenshin-Kai Taichi & Karate

2.7 ★★★☆☆ 21 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Los Angeles, California

Tai chi studio Certified Private lessons Online classes

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

  • Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
  • Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
  • 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 tenshin-kai.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 310-568-9818

Hours

Monday 4:30–6:30 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 4:30–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–2:30 pm
Sunday 10 am–2:30 pm

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 Tenshin-Kai Taichi & Karate, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🏮 authentic, traditional style 5 mentions

“Tenshin-Kai Tai-Chi and Karate dojo is the ONLY FEW truly Authentic Traditional Japanese martial arts Dojo in Los Angeles, SoCal.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 3 mentions
📘 clear, well-structured classes 2 mentions

From the reviews

Have been a student for both Tai chi and karate classes in this dojo. The Grandmaster Hirakawa holds strong values of passing down Japanese tradition in karate. The philosophy of the Grandmaster teaching other than focusing on techniques, he also emphasizes personal integrity, humility, and deep connection to self,…

★★★★★ — Chai-Chih, May 2026

Great Martial Arts training by Japanese Grandmaster Hirakawa. Karate and Tai Chi! Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Mason, Oct 2025

Tenshin-Kai Tai-Chi and Karate dojo is the ONLY FEW truly Authentic Traditional Japanese martial arts Dojo in Los Angeles, SoCal. Students learn and develop self respect, internal strength, resilience and confidence in themselves and with other fellow students and teachers.

★★★★★ — Ashleigh, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at Tenshin-Kai Taichi & Karate

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 Tenshin-Kai Taichi & Karate

6238 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA90045

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