Find martial arts academies and wellness centers offering low-impact Tai Chi classes tailored for all experience levels. These locations feature instruction in traditional forms, push hands exercises, and modified chair routines designed to improve balance and joint health. Before visiting, check whether the studio offers drop-in rates or dedicated senior programs.
New York 8
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Evolutionary Martial Arts, inc.
64 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
Join us on Thursdays @ 6:30pm.
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Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts Club
501 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017
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Nabi Su Tai Chi, Kung Fu & Energy
365 Canal Street , 3rd Floor (Between West Broadway And Wooster), New York, NY 10013
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TaijiUnion
114 e.28th st, New York, NY 10016
Weds 6:00pm-7:00pm
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Tiger Strong NYC
1521 York Ave, New York, NY 10028-7560
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
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William Chen Tai Chi Chaun
1 East 28th Street #7, New York, NY 10016
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Wu Tang PCA
21 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Ying Jow Pai
71 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
Mondays, 7pm to 9pm
Brooklyn 2
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Moy Yee Kung Fu
70 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Mon-Wed 6:30 P.M.- 9:30 P.M., Sat 11:00 A.M.
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World Martial Arts Center
540 Atlantic Ave Ste 3, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Sat 10:30
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Vision Martial Arts
157 N Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772-2016
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Water Tiger School-T'Ai Chi
104 Bailey Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772
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Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center
79 Montgomery Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583-5104
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Still Mind Aikido Westchester NY
398 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Syracuse 2
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Duncan's Martial Arts Academy
835 Hiawatha Blvd W, Syracuse, NY 13204-1126
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White Crane Martial Arts
3649 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13214-1727
Beacon 1
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Hudson Valley Tai Chi
23 W Center St, Beacon, NY 12508-3216
Bronx 1
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Mind Body Shen Taiji Wholistic System
1865 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10453-6251
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Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu
194 Morris Ave, Brookhaven, NY 11742-1448
Fri.7pm - 8:30
Buffalo 1
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Taoist Tai Chi Society of Buffalo
968 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-1450
Monday 10:30
Cicero 1
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Villari's Martial Arts Centers
5500 Bartel Rd, Cicero, NY 13029
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Looang Foo Pai
340 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
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Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center
1219 Waverly Ave, Farmingville, NY 11738-1337
Flushing 1
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New York WuTang
134-20 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354
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Queens Kung Fu
6 Burns St, Forest Hills, NY 11375-5272
Fredonia 1
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Karate Connection
168 Cushing St, Fredonia, NY 14063
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Shindokan Budo
80 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740-1304
Hamburg 1
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Red Dragon School of Martial Arts
3701 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14219-2683
Hewlett 1
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Pakua Martial Arts
1191 Railroad Ave, Hewlett, NY 11557
Highland Lake 1
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Body, Mind, Training Center
111 Highland Lake Rd, Highland Lake, NY 12743-5111
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Ten Tigers Kung-Fu Academy
805 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington, NY 11746-7513
Ithaca 1
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Centerline Martial Arts
335 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850-5131
Latham 1
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Breaking Wave Martial Arts
3 Johnson Rd, Latham, NY 12110-3051
Lockport 1
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Taoist Kung Fu Training Academy
6017 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094-6348
8:30pm
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KO Martial Arts Academy
587 E Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-3740
6:15pm - 7:15pm
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Hong Ik Martial Arts New Rochelle
1335 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804-2120
Mon-Fri: 10:30am - 9:00pm
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Crystal City Martial Arts
140 Village Sq, Painted Post, NY 14870-1320
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Eastern Sky Aikido
Monroe Ave, Pittsford, NY 14534
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Galante Martial Arts
623 Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-3444
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East Wave Dojo
2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2429
Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM
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Northeastern Martial Arts
3240 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Scotia 1
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Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung-Fu
127 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302-2219
Somers 1
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Dragon and Crane
481 U.S. 202, Stoneleigh Ave, Somers, NY 10589
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Island Martial Arts
3800 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312-3854
Syosset 1
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Sitan Tai Chi and Martial Arts
227 Michael Dr, Syosset, NY 11791-5306
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Hong Ik Martial Arts Tarrytown Headquarters
10 Main St, Tarrytown, NY 10591-3614
Mon-Fri: 10:30am – 9:00pm
Whitestown 1
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John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy
1307 Champlin Ave, Whitestown, NY 13502-3660
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Good to know
How much do Tai Chi classes cost?
Single drop-in classes generally cost between $12 and $25 per session. Monthly memberships for 2 to 3 classes per week range from $70 to $140, while many senior centers offer subsidized rates of $5 or free sessions.
What should I wear to my first Tai Chi class?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing such as sweatpants or leggings and a breathable t-shirt. Footwear should consist of flat-soled sneakers, thin canvas shoes, or socks with grips, as thick running shoes can interfere with balance.
How does chair Tai Chi differ from standing classes?
Chair Tai Chi adapts traditional standing postures and weight shifts into seated movements to reduce joint stress and eliminate fall risk. It focuses on upper-body range of motion, controlled breathing, and core engagement for individuals with limited mobility.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in New York can browse 47 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in New York should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 47 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.