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Daniel Benitez Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Diego, California

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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
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  • Phone (619) 507-9803

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 8 AM–2 PM

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 Daniel Benitez Martial Arts, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

⚖️ Fall Prevention & Balance 6 mentions

“I really wanted to learn how to slow down, improve my balance, coordination, and especially mental clarity.”

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🧘 Meditation & Mindfulness 2 mentions

“I’ve done sitting, standing and laying down meditation but I get bored.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 5 mentions

“I really wanted to learn how to slow down, improve my balance, coordination, and especially mental clarity.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 7 mentions

“I really wanted to learn how to slow down, improve my balance, coordination, and especially mental clarity.”

📘 clear, well-structured classes 2 mentions

“Daniel is thorough and detailed and will send me videos to help with my practice.”

From the reviews

I just started the tai chi classes with Daniel at the Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club. I really wanted to learn how to slow down, improve my balance, coordination, and especially mental clarity.

★★★★★ — Gail, Feb 2026

Last month I started taking Tai Chi from Daniel Benitez at the Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club. I’ve taken Tai Chi before but never continued since most instructors just teach you the movement without explaining each move, getting you in the proper position or breathing properly. Daniel is not like the others.

★★★★★ — Michael, Feb 2026

I had been searching for a good Tai Chi learning experience for several years, and I am delighted to have my expectations exceeded by Daniel Benitez. My balance, strength and mobility have improved since participating in Daniel's classes.

★★★★★ — Kurt, Feb 2026

Thank you Daniel for your fine teaching qualities in the tai chi exercise class . You show great patience and I particularly appreciate how you ground us in the basics . The two months I have been attending has had a marked effect on my balance and body mechanics .

★★★★★ — Bryant, Feb 2026

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Your first tai chi class at Daniel Benitez 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.

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 Daniel Benitez Martial Arts

5550 Carmel Mountain Rd #208, San Diego, CA92130

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