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Balance Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Columbia, South 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule balancemartial.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 803-873-2100
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11:15 am, 4:30–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7:15 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11:15 am, 4:30–7:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 1–3:15 pm |
The classes they run
“Our focus on the fundamentals in both the tai chi and kung fu programs has greatly improved my flexibility, mobility, and sensitivity in addition to my strength and stamina.”
“I was looking for something more complete: exercise, meditation, health benefits from a total mind-body experience.”
What students say
“A cyclic and steady teaching structure directed by an honest and knowledgeable teacher allows for a realistic development of skill at martial arts.”
“We are grateful that we found a place where our children can learn not just physical skills but life skills that are centered around values-principles.”
“This is an authentic martial arts and Tai Chi school led by Sifu Adams who is passionate about the philosophies of these arts and is quality-oriented.”
“Our focus on the fundamentals in both the tai chi and kung fu programs has greatly improved my flexibility, mobility, and sensitivity in addition to my strength and stamina.”
“This is a gwan, not a typical "gym-experience;" it is a pleasant community in which to gather & practice martial arts.”
“Thorough, clear explanations and demonstrations of technique.”
From the reviews
Being a member of the Columbia Tai Chi and Kung Fu Center has been a truly wonderful experience. Whether I'm looking to de-stress and wind down for the day with Tai Chi or if I'm looking to put in a good work out and learn self-defense through Kung Fu, I am always excited to go to class.
I'm very glad that I found this place so nearby to me. An opportunity to explore an art form while improving physical and mental health is exactly what I need. Each day I look forward to my next class, and I am excited to learn new material and improve myself.
My son has been attending the kids Kung Fu classes for around 6 months and absolutely loves them. He really has become a calmer more confident kid both at home and at school. Within the first month Kung Fu became his favorite activity, and so far has shown no signs of that changing.
My time at the Columbia Tai Chi and Kung Fu Center has been great and rewarding. A cyclic and steady teaching structure directed by an honest and knowledgeable teacher allows for a realistic development of skill at martial arts. Plus, it's fun as hell.
Your first tai chi class at Balance 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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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule