Inner Research Institute

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301 8th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

The Inner Research Institute (IRI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1970 by Martin Inn, a renowned T'ai Chi Ch'uan master with over 50 years of teaching experience. With a focus on the development of chi energy and the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, IRI offers classes in T'ai Chi Ch'uan, including the Yang Style short form created by Master Cheng Man-ch'ing, as well as push hands, San Shou, and T'ai Chi sword. Through their teachings, IRI aims to improve the health and well-being of their students, helping them find harmony and happiness in life.

Having successfully taught T'ai Chi Ch'uan to thousands of students from around the world, IRI continues to cultivate future generations of practitioners and teachers. Martin Inn, along with Benjamin Lo, co-translator of essential T'ai Chi texts, leads the institute's teaching cohort and offers periodic workshops to deepen the practice. In addition to his expertise in T'ai Chi, Martin Inn is also a licensed practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, further enhancing the holistic approach of IRI. With a rich history and a commitment to perpetuating the legacy of their lineage, IRI remains a trusted destination for those seeking the benefits of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.

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L Marina M.
4/11/2025

First place learning Tai Chi Chuan 1972-73 c Martin Inn, Ben Lo & Susan. Ehmaho!!! Hiw wonderful !!! Still there in SF & will visit again soon this year 2025. Been in Hawaii mostly last 33...

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Nat C.
2/16/2017

This is an excellent school for learning the principles of tai chi, as taught by the classics. The teacher, Martin Inn, has produced two editions of the tai chi classics, and in his teaching, he...

dorit g.
9/12/2011

I highly recommend this school for anyone interested in studying T'ai Chi seriously. It is a very vibrant school, teaching beginners and advanced students, and has been in the same SOMA location...

Craig M.
10/20/2010

Martin Inn, the founder of Inner Research Institute, has been teaching Tai Chi for 42 years. His also the author several books and dvd's. He is very patient and an extremely good teacher.

gre g.
9/20/2011

Inner Research Institute offers T'ai Chi classes year-round and a great yearly retreat on Labor Day Weekend. The deep relaxing effects of that weekend will carry me into the winter in good...

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