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Averill's Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Concord, New Hampshire
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule averillsmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 603-223-0300
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s rare to find a place where beginners feel comfortable right away, but the supportive environment here makes it easy to stick with it and keep improving.”
“Whether you want to fight, train or just workout with a great group, I would highly recommend Averill's to anyone of any age to come in and experience the fun for themselves!”
Styles taught here
What students say
“It’s rare to find a place where beginners feel comfortable right away, but the supportive environment here makes it easy to stick with it and keep improving.”
“It’s rare to find a place where beginners feel comfortable right away, but the supportive environment here makes it easy to stick with it and keep improving.”
From the reviews
I've been going to Averills since 2005. Coach Paul is not only a very knowledgeable combat sports instructor with many years of experience, but also a great mentor. He's really helped me through tough times in my life. A typical gym is boring to me.
Joining Averill's has been a great experience - I came in looking for a unique workout, but I've really come to enjoy learning the art of boxing itself. It’s rare to find a place where beginners feel comfortable right away, but the supportive environment here makes it easy to stick with it and keep improving.
I joined about 6 months ago and have loved it. Averill's is a genuinely great community, it's a fabulous way to get fit in a fun and supportive way, and it's a great way to gain an appreciation for the sport of boxing (they also offer kick boxing and Tai Chi).
Coach Paul is awesome. The boxing class is great and we get to spar if we so choose. Coach is always offering ways to improve along with good drills and exercises.
New to tai chi? Start at Averill's Martial Arts Academy
Averill's Martial Arts Academy 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 Averill's Martial Arts Academy
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.
