Tai Chi Classes in Columbus, OH
Columbus has 6 tai chi classes — including 2 with senior classes, 1 beginner-friendly, and 2 with a Tai Chi for Arthritis program. 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.
Worthington Martial Arts Institute
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Tai Chi Corner
3.7 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Qigong & Tai Chi
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
in Columbus,OH, Come join our group for a mild to moderate intensity Tai Chi practice. LOCATION: 7710 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43235 CONTACT: P: 614-841 ...
Good to know in Columbus
3 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 Worthington Martial Arts Institute, Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi, Kong Han Kung Fu & Tai Chi, Chen Taiji of Ohio, and 1 more.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & balance in Columbus
These studios offer a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle, low-impact routines designed to be easy on the joints and to build balance. Check each studio's schedule for class times.
- Tai Chi Corner ★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)
- Qigong & Tai Chi
New to tai chi?
This studio is 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.
- Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi ★★★★★ 4.9 (20)
Tai chi for seniors in Columbus
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.
- Worthington Martial Arts Institute ★★★★★ 4.7 (47)
- Tai Chi Corner ★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)
Tai chi in Columbus: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in Columbus?
- Most Columbus 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 Columbus?
- 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. 1 Columbus studio is 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 Columbus?
- Yes — 2 Columbus 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 Columbus?
- 2 Columbus studios offer a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle routines shown in studies to help ease joint pain and improve balance, and the CDC recognizes tai chi as an evidence-based way to reduce fall risk. This is general information, not medical advice — check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.