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AFA Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Mt Arlington, New Jersey
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
- 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
- Website & schedule afamartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 973-398-6525
The classes they run
“I've been doing weekly zoom sessions with him since April or May.”
“While the classes are small, oftentimes the beginners are broken out to practice the basics more.”
Styles taught here
“Wing Chung and Tai Chi Chuan are the emphasis here.”
What students say
“Amazing instructors providing a fun effective workout!”
“Classes offer a combination of fitness, self-defense, and discipline to improve health and well-being.”
“AFA Martial Arts provide a safe, controlled and supportive environment, is a great place to learn Wing Chun(Ving Tsun) and Taichi(Taiji)”
From the reviews
I've been studying various styles for 40+ years - and I'm happy to say this is the most extraordinary school I've ever studied in! The students are incredibly inviting and the instructors are as skilled as they are welcoming, wonderful, patient, and kind.
Mike is a great teacher and a great guy. I've been doing weekly zoom sessions with him since April or May. I happen to be pretty casual about Tai Chi and use it mostly to keep limbs moving smoothly and use the muscles that help with balance, so this comment is for the older, mellower crowd.
A genuinely great school that challenges you as far as you want to be challenged. Instructors are great and create a sense of community and family amongst the students. I studied Tae Kwon Do and Capoeira in the past, and now learning Kung Fu is adding a complete new element to my training and perspective.
What an experience, if you are new to martial arts and want to get into it for fitness, defense, or just because it looks interesting. I 100% recommend coming here. Very friendly and non judgmental. Best Martial arts class I have taken hands down.
New to tai chi? Start at AFA Martial Arts
AFA Martial Arts 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 AFA Martial Arts
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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