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Centerline Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Ithaca, New York
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
- 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 centerlinestrong.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 607-277-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–7:15 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 4:15–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are excellent and offer training and opportunity to grow for all levels of students.”
“The JKD classes are a great balance of tradition and practicality, and the instructors have a lot of knowledge, wisdom, and humor to share.”
“The instructors are excellent and offer training and opportunity to grow for all levels of students.”
What students say
“Terrific school with excellent instructors who are caring, communicative, and effective.”
“From the beginning I felt right at home in the studio thanks to the welcoming and supportive atmosphere and the wonderful community.”
“The JKD classes are a great balance of tradition and practicality, and the instructors have a lot of knowledge, wisdom, and humor to share.”
“The JKD classes are a great balance of tradition and practicality, and the instructors have a lot of knowledge, wisdom, and humor to share.”
“Maybe you don't know how it feels to be part of an athletic community like that, or maybe you do and appreciate what that feeling, and that kind of community, is worth.”
From the reviews
I have been Kickboxing at Centerline Fitness for over a year now, and I have seen my fitness level improve dramatically. The program focused on cardio and technique. I always leave having more energy, good sweat, and feel empowered.
Centerline is a very special studio. The atmosphere is so welcoming and inclusive. The instructors take mutual respect very seriously and have built a warm multigenerational space that is rare these days. They borrow from many different styles of martial arts, and there are always ways to advance your own skills.
Outstanding place to train whether you’re new to martial arts or are an experienced martial artist! Great instructors and everyone is friendly and welcoming! There is absolutely no egos here as everyone is committed to learning and helping each other with the process regardless of one’s skill level.
I've been training at Centerline for several years. I started with kick-boxing and got swept up by the enthusiasm for the martial arts. From the beginning I felt right at home in the studio thanks to the welcoming and supportive atmosphere and the wonderful community.
New to tai chi? Start at Centerline Martial Arts
Centerline 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 Centerline 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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