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Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule calvinchin.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 617-527-8890
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My kids take the youth beginner class and the instructor is awesome!”
“My daughter started taking classes here about 3 months ago and she's been very happy with her teacher, Lucien, who is an awesome teacher for the children of all ages.”
Styles taught here
What students say
From the reviews
I have been a disciple of Grand Master Calvin Chin for the last 6 years and benefited a great deal from his teaching and knowledge on improving my martial arts skills and health conditioning. I found the combination of Tai Chi and Shaolin Hung Kuen is unique and complementary for balance, speed, and power.
I've been going to Calvin Chins Martial Arts Academy for about 10 years. Over the course of that time I've learned about my inner self and how the body should move to make the greatest force against something. I've also made a brand new family with a lot of friends.
Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy came to my company to help celebrate the Lunar New Year with their lion dance. We filled three floors of lobby space with our employees watching the performance and excitedly engaging with the lion.
My daughter started taking classes here about 3 months ago and she's been very happy with her teacher, Lucien, who is an awesome teacher for the children of all ages. He keeps them focused and gives them well reasoned explanations of why they're doing the moves.
New to tai chi? Start at Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy
Calvin Chin'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 Calvin Chin'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.
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