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Chinese Boxing Academy

4.5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Catonsville, Maryland

Tai chi studio Tai Chi for Arthritis Certified Qigong

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
  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule pakuachang.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (443) 413-3523

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6:30–9 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Chinese Boxing Academy, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

⚖️ Fall Prevention & Balance 2 mentions

“I love the fact that I can meditate, improve cardio, increase flexibility and balance, harness chi energy, and learn self-defense all in one class.”

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🌬️ Qigong 5 mentions

“Great class, great teacher, he’s methodical and practices form very well and thoroughly, as well as sword and staff, and elements of qigong within the style.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 4 mentions

“Great class, great teacher, he’s methodical and practices form very well and thoroughly, as well as sword and staff, and elements of qigong within the style.”

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 2 mentions

“I love the fact that I can meditate, improve cardio, increase flexibility and balance, harness chi energy, and learn self-defense all in one class.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 6 mentions

“I love the fact that I can meditate, improve cardio, increase flexibility and balance, harness chi energy, and learn self-defense all in one class.”

🌬️ qigong & breathing work 5 mentions

“Great class, great teacher, he’s methodical and practices form very well and thoroughly, as well as sword and staff, and elements of qigong within the style.”

From the reviews

Great class, great teacher, he’s methodical and practices form very well and thoroughly, as well as sword and staff, and elements of qigong within the style. Which qigong is very important for actual body health and dynamics.

★★★★★ — Ludwig, Oct 2025

Sifu Greg is a wealth of knowledge and very patient. I have found the skills taught have helped me be a better person. I would highly recommend this school to anyone interested in learning from one of the elite.

★★★★★ — Alan, Aug 2011

Studying Bagua with Sifu Greg is time well spent. I love the fact that I can meditate, improve cardio, increase flexibility and balance, harness chi energy, and learn self-defense all in one class. I am so happy I ended up HERE rather than a "punch and kick" school.

★★★★★ — C, Oct 2012

Great schools are the result of great teachers and great students. The Chinese Boxing Academy has all of these components. Great place to learn an art that you can improve and work on for a lifetime, keeping yourself and/or making yourself healthy in body, mind and spirit in the process.

★★★★★ — Tommy, Jul 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at Chinese Boxing 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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Chinese Boxing Academy

1400 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD21228

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