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Cloud Forest Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Greensboro, North 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
- 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
- Class prices classes from $20 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule traincloudforest.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (336) 542-5920
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They offer training at ALL levels novice to expert.”
What students say
“Both of my children have grown, been nurtured, and taught by an excellent, core set of patient instructors whose attention to detail exemplify their dedication to their craft.”
“The studio is super cool, it has so many eastern cultural decorations on the wall, lots of great equipment, people are nice, very friendly and welcoming.”
“The studio is super cool, it has so many eastern cultural decorations on the wall, lots of great equipment, people are nice, very friendly and welcoming.”
From the reviews
My children have been taking classes here for years now and they absolutely love it. The environment is very supportive and the teachers are willing to spend the time with you to make sure you are learning. I was so inspired by my children that I started taking class as well.
My family have been members of Cloud Forest Martial Arts Athletic Club since 2019. Both of my children have grown, been nurtured, and taught by an excellent, core set of patient instructors whose attention to detail exemplify their dedication to their craft.
Great Staff & Safe Learning Environment. They offer training at ALL levels novice to expert. My Family & I Love this place!!☮️HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (🗣️Special Shoutout to Sifu Michael, Sifu Brandon & Coach Cornell).
My experience at the Academy has been nothing more than a remarkable experience. From the kind and polite staff to the well respected martial arts instructors, I felt welcomed and honored to step foot in their facility.
New to tai chi? Start at Cloud Forest Martial Arts
Cloud Forest 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 Cloud Forest 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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