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Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults in North Carolina

20 of the 1,007 martial arts schools we track in North Carolina have tai chi instruction. Full listings for every city are on the North Carolina page.

20schools
13cities
1,007schools 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.

Raleigh 4

  1. Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh

    1333 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Red Sun Academy

    9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614-9368

    Sunday at 5:00 pm

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  3. Triangle Kung-Fu Arnis Academy

    3601 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604-3394

    Karate / taekwondo
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  4. Wah Lum Kung Fu

    7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613-8811

    Mondays 6:45pm - 7:45pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Asheville 3

  1. Asheville Academy of Taekwondo

    280 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-1162

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Dragon Phoenix

    51 N Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-1373

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Tao Institute

    9 W Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801

    Karate / taekwondo
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Charlotte 2

  1. Mint Hill Kung Fu School

    5706 Wyalong Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227-7843

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Thundering Wave Martial Arts

    5706 Wyalong Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227-7843

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
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Greensboro 2

  1. Cloud Forest Chin Woo Martial College

    719 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403-3065

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Essential Martial Arts

    2959 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408-2705

    Tuesday: 4:30pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Apex 1

  1. 4 Winds Martial Arts

    200 Brierridge Dr, Apex, NC 27502

    Mon-Sat 9am-8pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Boone 1

  1. Blue Ridge Kung-Fu Arnis Academy

    2210 Old US Hwy 421, Boone, NC 28607

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Chapel Hill 1

  1. Seven Star Kung Fu Academy

    11312 US 15 501 Hwy N, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    Fri: 8am - 9pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Cornelius 1

  1. Lake Norman Tai Chi Center

    20823 N Main St, Cornelius, NC 28031-8206

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
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Fayetteville 1

  1. Rou Long Ma School of Chinese Martial Arts

    352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303-4751

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Hillsborough 1

  1. Aikido and Tai Chi At Open Sky

    131 Boone Square St, Hillsborough, NC 27278-2561

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Huntersville 1

  1. Glenn Carder Martial Arts

    11202 Harris Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078-7633

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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Oak Ridge 1

  1. Essential Martial Arts

    1692 NC Highway 68 N, Oak Ridge, NC 27310

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Weaverville 1

  1. Weaverville Martial Arts Club

    60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville, NC 28787-8402

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Verify class mobility levels before enrolling if you require seated modifications, as chair-based options are offered only at select locations.

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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 North Carolina can browse 20 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 North Carolina should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 20 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.