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Your first class · Peoria

Your first class.
A welcoming place to begin.

Meet the instructors, experience how we teach, and see whether the practice feels right for you. You don’t need previous martial arts experience, and you aren’t expected to know the movements before you arrive.

Try Your First Class Free

See whether the practice feels right for you. Your first class is free, with no obligation.

An instructor guiding a student during practice at Shaolin Arts
Arrange your visit

Start with a conversation.

Request your free class and tell us which program interests you. Our Peoria team will follow up by phone, email, or text to help you arrange your visit and find a starting point.

If you’re unsure whether Kung Fu or Tai Chi is right for you, tell us what you’re hoping to learn. You can also explore the programs and class times before requesting your class.

Before you arrive

Come ready to move.

Wear comfortable clothing

Athletic wear or loose-fitting clothes you can move in are suitable for your first class. Outside shoes are not permitted in the studio; you may wear socks or go barefoot.

Bring water

Bring a water bottle, and arrive a few minutes early so we can help you check in and meet your instructor.

Bring your questions, too

You don’t need to prepare any movements or learn the class traditions in advance. We’ll guide you as you get started.

During your class

Movement.
Not perfection.

A welcome and an introduction

A member of our team or a student will welcome you, help you check in, and introduce you to your instructor. Let us know this is your first visit.

Time to focus

Class begins with a moment to breathe, focus, and prepare for practice. You’ll then explore basic stances, techniques, and movements with guidance.

A feel for the practice

In Tai Chi, you’ll encounter slow, flowing movements and attention to posture, breath, and balance. In Kung Fu, you’ll begin exploring foundational stances, coordination, and basic techniques. You aren’t expected to remember everything from one class.

Respect you can see

We bow in and out of class and address instructors with respectful titles. Kindness, attention, and respect for training partners are part of the practice. Your instructor will help you become familiar with these traditions.

After your class

Ask questions.
Consider your next step.

We’ll check in about how the class felt and answer your questions. If you’d like to continue, we can discuss class options, uniforms, and how your training might develop.

There are no long-term contracts. Your first visit gives you an opportunity to experience the teaching and decide whether you’d like to keep learning here.

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Your Peoria school

Find us in Peoria.

8271 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Suite 101
Peoria, AZ 85382

Before you visit, useTry Your First Class Freeto connect with our team and arrange your first class.

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Take the first step

Your practice starts here.

Your first class is free, with no obligation. Tell us which program interests you. We’ll follow up by phone, email, or text to help you find a starting point at our Peoria school. No previous martial arts experience is needed.

Try Your First Class Free

No long-term contracts