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4 Winds Martial Arts & Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Apex, North Carolina
Certified instruction — reviews and the studio's own info point to a recognized tai chi program or lineage (think Tai Chi for Health / Dr. Paul Lam, the Taoist Tai Chi Society, or a named family-style teacher). If credentials matter to you, ask which program the instructor is certified in and which style they teach.
Plan your first class
- Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention gentle, joint-friendly classes — often based on the Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam program — that may help with balance and stiffness; check the studio's schedule
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 4windsmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 623-910-1675
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sifu Bob’s teaching instructions, knowledge and understanding are great for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.”
“II have been a student at 4 winds Martial Arts for over 7 years now, studying Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong under Sifu Bob Melander.”
“He taught me so much in 2 years, even through virtual classes when it was needed.”
“) Through Kajukenbo Tum Pai, Tai Chi and Sifu Bob I am no longer aggressive and have learned that sometimes relaxation is what you need to be a warrior.”
“4 Winds Martial Arts is a great place for anyone of any age or skill level to practice martial arts.”
Styles taught here
“II have been a student at 4 winds Martial Arts for over 7 years now, studying Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong under Sifu Bob Melander.”
What students say
“I feel energized after every lesson, and Sifu Bob is incredibly knowledgeable about everuthing he teaches!”
“Sifu Bob’s teaching instructions, knowledge and understanding are great for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.”
“He pushed me to challenge myself and helped me feel stronger and more empowered in my practice.”
“Sifu Bob is one of a kind, you will not meet a more caring and compassionate martial arts instructor anywhere.”
From the reviews
I have been with Sifu Bob Melander since 2017. I have studied several different martial arts and have varying levels. I got my 1st degree black belt in 2022 and 2nd degreein 2025. I have also attended and completed all 3 levels of Tai Chi and can teach that as well.
I cannot say enough good things about 4 winds martial arts and Sifu Bob. I have been taking both Tai Chi and martial arts lessons with him for over an year now and it has been an excellent journey so far. I didn't have any prior experience in both when I joined, but his incredible teaching made me feel at home..
Shortly after moving to the Cary/Raleigh area about a year ago, I decided to give 4 Winds Martial Arts a try after getting a taste of a similar martial arts program in my previous town. 4 Winds has become one of my favorite things about living in this area!
II have been a student at 4 winds Martial Arts for over 7 years now, studying Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong under Sifu Bob Melander. Sifu Bob is an excellent martial arts instructor, who shows deep personal interest in his student's success.
New to tai chi? Start at 4 Winds Martial Arts & Tai Chi
4 Winds Martial Arts & Tai Chi comes up as a beginner-friendly studio, going by its listing and students' reviews. If you've never tried tai chi, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first session. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — the movements are slow and gentle, you set your own pace, and many can be done seated if standing is hard. Second, there's nothing to buy and nothing to keep up with — wear comfortable clothes and flat, flexible shoes, and simply follow along. Third, all ages and abilities really are welcome — ask whether there's a dedicated beginners or all-levels class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most studios are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first tai chi class at 4 Winds Martial Arts & Tai Chi
Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.
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