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Wu Shen Tao Tai Chi
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Hyattsville, Maryland
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.
Holistic health center offering tai chi, qigong, meditation & self-defense classes.
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
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- 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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dcmdtaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 301-270-0665
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Wu Shen Tao community fostered by Paul has students of all levels helping one another in various forms from beginning to more advanced forms.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“A lot of people seem have preconceived notions that Tai Chi is some sort of Chinese equivalent to yoga, for old people with bad knees to do to improve their balance.”
“A lot of people seem have preconceived notions that Tai Chi is some sort of Chinese equivalent to yoga, for old people with bad knees to do to improve their balance.”
“He is kind, generous, specific, inspiring, and maintains high standards while also communicating that he believes everyone can grow.”
From the reviews
I decided to try Tai Chi for both its health benefits and for its fun self defense/ martial arts side. After several months at this school, I can say I definitely made a good choice. Paul Ramos is a masterful teacher of Tai Chi, as well as other internal martial arts.
Paul is a Master Teacher. He is kind, generous, specific, inspiring, and maintains high standards while also communicating that he believes everyone can grow. Paul believes in good form which will allow us to elevate our capacity physically, spiritually, and mentally.
I've been taking Tai Chi classes at Wu Shen Tao for almost 4 years now, and I have enjoyed it immensely. Paul is a meticulous teacher with outstanding knowledge and experience.
Paul Ramos, the head sifu of the Wu Shen Tao school, to me is a hidden gem in Takoma Park. It's unassuming outward appearance, is really a force in the tai-chi and martial arts community. Paul is full of knowledge on martial arts and goes into great details on the forms with dedication.
New to tai chi? Start at Wu Shen Tao Tai Chi
Wu Shen Tao Tai Chi 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 Wu Shen Tao Tai Chi
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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