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5 Elements Martial Arts & Wellness Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in La Mesa, California
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
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- 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 5esd.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (619) 335-8338
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What students say
“Sifu Mario is a great teacher; very thorough and patient!”
“Instead of not knowing how to harness her own strength, she's become more observant of her surroundings and precise with her movements.”
“Sifu Mario is a great teacher; very thorough and patient!”
From the reviews
My 2 boys have been training Kung Fu here for 2 years and my wife for 1 year. This studio has made my boys stronger and more confident. It has made my wife more confident and more secure in herself. Something every woman needs.
My daughter has been coming to this studio for almost a year. She loves it! Her mental and physical discipline has improved so much. Instead of not knowing how to harness her own strength, she's become more observant of her surroundings and precise with her movements.
I’m so thankful the stars aligned and I stumbled upon this place. My son did taekwondo when he was younger and it really helped shape the incredible human he is today. At 15 I felt it would be life changing for him to get reacquainted with martial arts for body, mind, and soul.
Sifu Mario is amazing. You can tell he really cares for the kids and wants them to succeed. My son loves coming to 5 Elements.
New to tai chi? Start at 5 Elements Martial Arts & Wellness Center
5 Elements Martial Arts & Wellness Center 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 5 Elements Martial Arts & Wellness Center
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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