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Arlington Heights School of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Arlington Heights, Illinois
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule arlingtonheightsschoolofmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 847-981-1760
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–2 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Learn patience, self-discipline, agility, control and balance.”
What students say
“Instructor John is a great teacher , polite and very helpful.”
“My dad used to train here and'd like to reach out but we live in Poland now and can not simply call the school.”
“I like the way of teaching and its good for both physical and metal strength.”
From the reviews
This is the best school of Martial Arts. Initially my elder daughter started , then my younger daughter and then Its Me( the most unfit person when i joined). First of all I started liking this place because of instructors are being so down to earth and humble , Latter i started liking this place because instructors…
I've been a student here since 2003. It's the best martial arts school I've ever experienced, having attended several different schools in my teen years. It's very family-oriented and there are plenty of activities for adults as well as children. Learn patience, self-discipline, agility, control and balance...
Great family school. Lots of kids classes and other special activities. Head instructor has over 30 yrs experience great instructional schedule with new material almost daily
Love training there! Instructor John is a great teacher! I have been training for 3 years now and I can only say good things about it 🥋😁
New to tai chi? Start at Arlington Heights School of Martial Arts
Arlington Heights School of 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 Arlington Heights School of 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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