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Watertown Kung Fu Meditation Center
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Watertown, Connecticut
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kung-fu-meditation-center.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (203) 768-4345
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am studying Xingyi to develop internal power and balance (it looks similar to Tai Chi but a greater focus on developing internal power).”
“As someone who has explored qigong and meditation practices through solitary learning, I can say that having a true master of these arts for guidance is invaluable.”
“My one on one classes have had an exceptional impact on my health.”
“He has truly helped me so much with stance training, relaxation exercises, the Taichi forms, and meditation.”
What students say
“Master Yan has been very knowledgeable on the history, philosophy and techniques of Tai Chi.”
“It’s a form of exercise based on very gentle physical movements and improves balance and helps reduce the risks of fall for older people.”
“I am studying Xingyi to develop internal power and balance (it looks similar to Tai Chi but a greater focus on developing internal power).”
“His immense understanding of important skills, techniques and principles comes from the lineage of his teachers.”
“If you are looking for improving your health, for martial or health oriented body work or for getting the key for real self defense, than he is the teacher you are looking for.”
“Listening to Shifu (Master) Yan’s thorough knowledge of the history of his multiple styles is like a Learning Channel special on the history of Chinese marital arts.”
From the reviews
I started the art of Taichi at the Watertown Meditation Center, not knowing what to expect. what i can tell you it's helping me a lot in many different areas. it's helping my blood flow, no more tingles in my toes, body doesn't ache as much anymore, I have better balance and feel much stronger.
After we retired, we took a Tai Chi class for the very first time. It’s a form of exercise based on very gentle physical movements and improves balance and helps reduce the risks of fall for older people. It also enhances the circulation. Master Yen is a very knowledgeable, kind and patient instructor.
I have studied Martial Arts for most of my life but more Korean style. I was hesitant to take training again after several years of not practicing. Master Yan has been very knowledgeable on the history, philosophy and techniques of Tai Chi. He is also patient with correcting my other training habits.
It’s an unbelievable stroke of luck that Master Yan has arrived in Watertown to share his love and mastery of the arts. He is the real deal as a martial artist and he loves to teach. He has created a clean, welcoming space to come learn and work out in.
New to tai chi? Start at Watertown Kung Fu Meditation Center
Watertown Kung Fu Meditation Center 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 Watertown Kung Fu Meditation Center
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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