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Tai Chi Classes in Chico, CA
Chico has 6 tai chi classes — including 3 with senior classes and 3 beginner-friendly. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the styles and programs each studio offers, so you can find a class and get started. All ages and abilities welcome — you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to begin.
Azad's Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Peaceful Warrior Tai Chi
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews
Chico Tai Chi
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Tai Chi Chuan
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
In this class, students will learn traditional Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, 5:30-6:30 PM & 6:45-8:00 PM 💰 $40 Beginners & $80. Avenue, Chico CA 95926 Telephone ( ...
Yang Style Tai Chi
Chico, CA 95973 530-895-8395. Every Week 10:00 am and 11:00 am. Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Beginner 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Intermediate , CA 95973 ...
Good to know in Chico
1 of the 6 studios with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a certified instructor or a recognized health program (think Tai Chi for Arthritis or the Tai Chi for Health Institute's Paul Lam programs), students point to Azad's Martial Arts Center, Peaceful Warrior Tai Chi and Chico Tai Chi.
New to tai chi?
These studios are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you learn a short form slowly with no pressure to keep up. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Azad's Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 5 (384)
- Chico Tai Chi
- Tai Chi Chuan
Tai chi for seniors in Chico
These studios run classes geared to older adults — gentle, low-impact movement focused on balance, leg strength, and fall prevention. Check each studio's schedule for class times, and whether they offer Silver Sneakers.
- Azad's Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 5 (384)
- Chico Tai Chi
- Tai Chi Chuan
Tai chi in Chico: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in Chico?
- Most Chico studios don't post prices online. Tai chi is usually sold per class or as a monthly pass, and community, senior-center, parks, and Silver Sneakers classes are often free or low-cost, so you can often try tai chi without spending much — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start tai chi in Chico?
- Yes. Tai chi welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced first — the practice itself builds your balance and strength gently over time. 3 Chico studios are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You learn a short form slowly, at your own pace, with no pressure to keep up — just wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat shoes.
- Are there tai chi classes for seniors in Chico?
- Yes — 3 Chico studios run classes geared to older adults, focused on gentle, low-impact movement, balance, and fall prevention. Tai chi is one of the most senior-friendly forms of exercise there is; check each studio's schedule for class times.
- Is tai chi good for arthritis or balance in Chico?
- Tai chi is widely used for arthritis and balance: gentle, low-impact movement that studies suggest can ease joint stiffness and improve stability, and the CDC recognizes it for fall prevention. Ask Chico studios whether they run a Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This is general information, not medical advice — check with your doctor first.