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Carefree Taijiquan
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Fountain Hills, Arizona
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule carefreetaijiquan.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 602-562-8667
Hours
| Monday | 8–9 am |
| Tuesday | 8–9 am |
| Wednesday | 8–9 am |
| Thursday | 8–9 am |
| Friday | 8–9 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My strength and balance are increasing and find it exhilarating to feel the energy through the movements of this ancient wisdom.”
“Jason Simus is a master Chen style Taijiquan and QiGong teacher and I am grateful to study with him.”
“I attend them via zoom, for which I am so greatful.”
Styles taught here
“Jason Simus is a master Chen style Taijiquan and QiGong teacher and I am grateful to study with him.”
“Jason Simus is a master Chen style Taijiquan and QiGong teacher and I am grateful to study with him.”
What students say
“My strength and balance are increasing and find it exhilarating to feel the energy through the movements of this ancient wisdom.”
“Jason Simus is a master Chen style Taijiquan and QiGong teacher and I am grateful to study with him.”
“Please do yourself a huge favor and contact Jason wherever you live so you can benefit from these amazing health-giving classes.”
“His style is supportive, gentle, and easy to follow.”
“His style is supportive, gentle, and easy to follow.”
“Jason Simus is a master Chen style Taijiquan and QiGong teacher and I am grateful to study with him.”
From the reviews
Jason Simus of Carefree Tajiquan is truly a master of both QiGong and Taiji. I have been his student twice - first while living in Taos New Mexico and now living in San Diego. He teaches in person in Arizona and makes his classes available online. He is a truly clear instructor and deeply kind.
Jason Simus is a master Chen style Taijiquan and QiGong teacher and I am grateful to study with him. His style is supportive, gentle, and easy to follow. My strength and balance are increasing and find it exhilarating to feel the energy through the movements of this ancient wisdom.
I love Jason's Chen style Taijiquan (tai chi) classes. I attend them via zoom, for which I am so greatful. Jason is inspiring, kind, and motivating. The practice has made a big difference in my strength, balance, and confidence. Definitely worth a try!
New to tai chi? Start at Carefree Taijiquan
Carefree Taijiquan 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 Carefree Taijiquan
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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