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Yes. Shaolin Arts in Peoria welcomes beginners as well as people returning to martial arts. Your instructor introduces the foundations and guides you through the movements; you do not need to learn a form before your first class.

No—you do not need to get fit before starting martial arts at Shaolin Arts. Building a foundation is part of the practice. Let our team know about your current activity, experience, and any limitations so we can discuss a suitable starting point and what the class involves.

You do not need to have started martial arts when you were young. Shaolin Arts teaches adults with different levels of experience and physical ability. Your goals and current capabilities matter when choosing a starting point; our team can help you understand what Kung Fu or Chen Tai Chi practice would involve for you.

Yes. Shaolin Arts offers a free class at our Peoria school. Request your class and tell us which program interests you; our team will follow up by phone, email, or text to arrange your visit.

Wear comfortable athletic wear or loose-fitting clothing you can move in, and bring a water bottle. Outside shoes are not permitted in the studio; socks or bare feet are welcome. Arrive a few minutes early for check-in and introductions.

Our Peoria school offers Warrior Kung Fu, Chen Tai Chi, Kids Martial Arts, and Personal Coaching. The programs provide different ways to study traditional martial arts, from group practice to individual instruction.

Both are traditional martial arts, but the experience of practicing them differs. Warrior Kung Fu explores a wider range of dynamic movements, conditioning, and partner work. Chen Tai Chi gives you time to examine structure, balance, and connected movement through careful form practice, then apply its principles in push hands and martial applications. Consider which kind of practice interests you; you do not need to arrive knowing which art is right for you.

Yes. Chen Tai Chi is a martial art. At Shaolin Arts, learning the form, stances, structure, song, and rooting provides a foundation for understanding energy, applying principles in push hands, and exploring martial applications. Song refers to releasing unnecessary tension while maintaining structure.

The Kids Martial Arts program is for ages 6–12. It focuses on confidence, attention, coordination, discipline, and martial arts skills. Contact our team to discuss the appropriate starting point for your child.

Our children’s program emphasizes respect, discipline, and directing energy into constructive practice. Learning a movement is only part of the work: children also practice paying attention, following instruction, and working with other people. Martial arts skills are taught within that culture of respect, rather than as a reason to act aggressively.

Yes. Personal Coaching offers individual instruction focused on technique, mobility, strength, practice habits, and specific training goals. Tell our team what you would like to work on so we can discuss your options.

No. Shaolin Arts does not require long-term contracts. Ask our team about current membership options and the terms that apply before joining.

Contact our Peoria team for current pricing and membership options. We’re happy to explain the costs and answer your questions before you decide to join.

Our Peoria school is at 8271 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Suite 101, Peoria, AZ 85382. Arrange your first class with the team before visiting.

The Peoria Schedule page lists recurring classes by program and level. Program pages also show their relevant classes. Before your first visit, our team can help you choose the appropriate session.

Twice a week works well for many students; once a week can work for people with demanding travel or schedules. The right rhythm depends on your program, goals, and practice between classes. Discuss a sustainable routine with your instructor.

Yes. Regular practice helps reinforce what you learn in class. Even ten minutes a day gives you time to revisit a movement or correction. Your instructor can help you choose useful material to practice.

Progress depends on your goals, attendance, practice, and the material you are studying. You begin working on the foundations from your first classes, then develop greater understanding through continued practice. There is no single timetable that describes every student’s progress.

Shaolin Arts has taught in Peoria since 1997. The school serves Peoria and the West Valley with Warrior Kung Fu, Chen Tai Chi, Kids Martial Arts, and Personal Coaching.

Master Chris Workman has more than 35 years of teaching experience. Our instructors have trained with him for an average of 18 years and continue studying with him. That sustained training develops knowledge beyond the visible movements: instructors can help you understand why a technique works, notice what needs adjusting, and connect the foundations to more advanced practice.

Videos can help you review material you have already been taught. An instructor can observe your movement, answer questions, and give corrections specific to your practice. Those exchanges help you understand details that copying a visible sequence can miss.

Uniforms provide clothing suited to practice, and sash colors identify progression through skill levels. Rank reviews give students an opportunity to demonstrate and revisit the material they have learned. Your instructor can explain the uniform and progression for your program.

No. Shaolin Arts teaches martial arts, not a religion. Respect, patience, perseverance, and humility are part of the training culture; students do not need to adopt religious beliefs to participate.

Bowing is a greeting and a way to express respect for the training space and one another. Your instructor will introduce the class traditions, so you do not need to know the etiquette before your first visit.

Yes. Traditional weapons are part of Kung Fu training at Shaolin Arts. They provide another way to explore coordination and movement; errors in the body can become more apparent through the weapon. Ask your instructor how this material fits into your progression.