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USA Kung Fu Studio

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Alameda, California

Certified

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

  • 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 usakungfustudio.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 510-769-8018

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 3:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–5 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 USA Kung Fu Studio, 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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 3 mentions

“I have observed a few youth training classes and I think the sifu's are so patient and make the training fun.”

From the reviews

This seems like a great place for learning kung-fu so far. My almost 6 year old daughter just started and I like it a lot so far. It's just fast paced enough for the kids not to be bored but not so fast that they can't keep up. It also requires memory for routines which is good.

★★★★★ — Mxd, Aug 2022

My name is Mia, and this is me at 11 year's old practicing Wushu Kung-Fu which I've researched is a Shaolin Kung-Fu discipline traditionally boy/male-exclusive; however, though faced with severe discrimination regarding lesbian/bisexual shaming and censorship, Sifu Sam Zhen raised my like a 3rd parent when I signed up…

★★★★☆ — Mia, Apr 2026

My daughter has been coming here for many years, and just last year completed her black belt. The program is really great, but as a busy family I think the fact that you can choose when to come and they have so many classes a week is the best.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Oct 2025

As a first time adult student, I didn’t know what to expect. First, there are not many adult students right now which I don’t mind. I am the oldest kid in every class. I’m having a blast and learning a ton. The owner Sam is great and welcoming. The other Sifus are young, very knowledgeable and great teachers.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Jun 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at USA Kung Fu Studio

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 USA Kung Fu Studio

1828 Park St, Alameda, CA94501

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