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Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults in New York

47 of the 2,079 martial arts schools we track in New York have tai chi instruction. Full listings for every city are on the New York page.

47schools
36cities
2,079schools statewide

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

  1. Evolutionary Martial Arts, inc.

    64 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

    Join us on Thursdays @ 6:30pm.

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
  2. Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts Club

    501 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  3. Nabi Su Tai Chi, Kung Fu & Energy

    365 Canal Street , 3rd Floor (Between West Broadway And Wooster), New York, NY 10013

    Karate / taekwondo
  4. TaijiUnion

    114 e.28th st, New York, NY 10016

    Weds 6:00pm-7:00pm

    Karate / taekwondo
  5. Tiger Strong NYC

    1521 York Ave, New York, NY 10028-7560

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
  6. William Chen Tai Chi Chaun

    1 East 28th Street #7, New York, NY 10016

    Karate / taekwondo
  7. Wu Tang PCA

    21 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003

    Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

    Karate / taekwondoMMA
  8. Ying Jow Pai

    71 Hester St, New York, NY 10002

    Mondays, 7pm to 9pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Brooklyn 2

  1. 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.

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
  2. World Martial Arts Center

    540 Atlantic Ave Ste 3, Brooklyn, NY 11217

    Sat 10:30

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Patchogue 2

  1. Vision Martial Arts

    157 N Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772-2016

    Kids classes
  2. Water Tiger School-T'Ai Chi

    104 Bailey Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772

Scarsdale 2

  1. Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center

    79 Montgomery Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583-5104

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
  2. Still Mind Aikido Westchester NY

    398 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Syracuse 2

  1. Duncan's Martial Arts Academy

    835 Hiawatha Blvd W, Syracuse, NY 13204-1126

    Karate / taekwondoMMA
  2. White Crane Martial Arts

    3649 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13214-1727

Beacon 1

  1. Hudson Valley Tai Chi

    23 W Center St, Beacon, NY 12508-3216

    Karate / taekwondoMMA

Bronx 1

  1. Mind Body Shen Taiji Wholistic System

    1865 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10453-6251

    Kids classes

Brookhaven 1

  1. Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu

    194 Morris Ave, Brookhaven, NY 11742-1448

    Fri.7pm - 8:30

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Buffalo 1

  1. Taoist Tai Chi Society of Buffalo

    968 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-1450

    Monday 10:30

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

Cicero 1

  1. Villari's Martial Arts Centers

    5500 Bartel Rd, Cicero, NY 13029

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Farmingdale 1

  1. Looang Foo Pai

    340 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Farmingville 1

  1. Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center

    1219 Waverly Ave, Farmingville, NY 11738-1337

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Flushing 1

  1. New York WuTang

    134-20 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Forest Hills 1

  1. Queens Kung Fu

    6 Burns St, Forest Hills, NY 11375-5272

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Fredonia 1

  1. Karate Connection

    168 Cushing St, Fredonia, NY 14063

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Greenlawn 1

  1. Shindokan Budo

    80 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740-1304

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling

Hamburg 1

  1. Red Dragon School of Martial Arts

    3701 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14219-2683

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Hewlett 1

  1. Pakua Martial Arts

    1191 Railroad Ave, Hewlett, NY 11557

    Kids classesFree trial class

Highland Lake 1

  1. Body, Mind, Training Center

    111 Highland Lake Rd, Highland Lake, NY 12743-5111

Huntington 1

  1. Ten Tigers Kung-Fu Academy

    805 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington, NY 11746-7513

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Ithaca 1

  1. Centerline Martial Arts

    335 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850-5131

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Latham 1

  1. Breaking Wave Martial Arts

    3 Johnson Rd, Latham, NY 12110-3051

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Lockport 1

  1. Taoist Kung Fu Training Academy

    6017 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094-6348

    8:30pm

    Karate / taekwondo

Mamaroneck 1

  1. KO Martial Arts Academy

    587 E Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-3740

    6:15pm - 7:15pm

    Karate / taekwondo

New Rochelle 1

  1. Hong Ik Martial Arts New Rochelle

    1335 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804-2120

    Mon-Fri: 10:30am - 9:00pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Painted Post 1

  1. Crystal City Martial Arts

    140 Village Sq, Painted Post, NY 14870-1320

Pittsford 1

  1. Eastern Sky Aikido

    Monroe Ave, Pittsford, NY 14534

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Port Jefferson Station 1

  1. Galante Martial Arts

    623 Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-3444

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Poughkeepsie 1

  1. East Wave Dojo

    2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2429

    Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Rochester 1

  1. Northeastern Martial Arts

    3240 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624

    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Scotia 1

  1. Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung-Fu

    127 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302-2219

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Somers 1

  1. Dragon and Crane

    481 U.S. 202, Stoneleigh Ave, Somers, NY 10589

Staten Island 1

  1. Island Martial Arts

    3800 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312-3854

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Syosset 1

  1. Sitan Tai Chi and Martial Arts

    227 Michael Dr, Syosset, NY 11791-5306

    Kids classes

Tarrytown 1

  1. Hong Ik Martial Arts Tarrytown Headquarters

    10 Main St, Tarrytown, NY 10591-3614

    Mon-Fri: 10:30am – 9:00pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Whitestown 1

  1. John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy

    1307 Champlin Ave, Whitestown, NY 13502-3660

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
Verify class mobility levels before enrolling if you require seated modifications, as chair-based options are offered only at select locations.

Also in New York

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.