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Three Dragons Way
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Kansas City, Missouri
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
- 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 threedragonsway.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 913-709-9051
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 12–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“With the health & wellness aspect alone, I feel great, energetic, strong & more flexible ( and I have serious arthritis!”
Styles taught here
“His classes are chock full of the vast Chen Tai Chi curriculum, and his teaching style is unsurpassed with his depth & breadth of knowledge!”
What students say
From the reviews
I have been studying with Sifu Gary Huff for 4 years. His classes are chock full of the vast Chen Tai Chi curriculum, and his teaching style is unsurpassed with his depth & breadth of knowledge!
Three Dragon’s Way is fun and inviting school. I came to the school several years ago equipped only with the desire to learn Tai Chi. From the beginning, I felt welcomed and quickly befriended the teachers and other students.
I've been attending Three Dragon Way for nearly 3 years now. It has great classes and offers excellent training. I like how, at this school, you can approach Tai Chi training as simply a great way to exercise and stay in shape OR get more involved with the martial arts aspect of it. It's up to you.
Looked for something for a very long time that didn't require a gym membership plus a costly fee for each class. Three Dragons Way is affordable, the teachers are knowledgeable and help correct form before you learn it wrong and the class seems like a group of friends learning together.
New to tai chi? Start at Three Dragons Way
Three Dragons Way 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 Three Dragons Way
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.