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Wudang Santa Cruz
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Santa Cruz, California
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wudangsantacruz.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 401-829-7881
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“He brings expertise in Wudang Kung Fu, Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi and Qigong directly to our backyard here in Santa Cruz.”
What students say
“Jeff is an amazing teacher that meets students where they are at and help students reach their highest potential.”
“The school is a super laidback and welcoming environment, and it is dedicated to fostering community.”
“As a student of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University, I cannot stress enough how much this training has shaped, informed, and reinforced my education.”
“Since starting five years ago, I feel remarkably more vital and grounded, and my flexibility has increased WAY beyond what I thought I was capable of.”
“The school is a super laidback and welcoming environment, and it is dedicated to fostering community.”
“He brings expertise in Wudang Kung Fu, Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi and Qigong directly to our backyard here in Santa Cruz.”
From the reviews
Wudang Santa Cruz is a special place. The school is a super laidback and welcoming environment, and it is dedicated to fostering community. Jeff has a talent for connecting with each student at their own level, customizing the practice to meet individual needs.
Jeff is an amazing teacher that meets students where they are at and help students reach their highest potential. The Wudang martial arts style lineage he teaches is truly special and authentic.
Wudang Santa Cruz is an amazing place. I am so happy to have found Shifu Jeff and his awesome students and started my Wudang journey with them! More than just great teachings, Wudang Santa Cruz has a wonderful vibe - a blend of traditional and contemporary, of fun training infused with centuries-old philosophy and…
A world class teacher. Knowledgeable yet humble. Complicated ideas expressed with ease. Pedagogical abilities are off the charts. You know as soon as you walk through the front door that a rare person created a special place.
Your first tai chi class at Wudang Santa Cruz
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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