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Dragon Phoenix
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Woodfin, 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
- 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
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- 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
- 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 dragonphoenix.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (828) 423-2868
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–11:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
The classes they run
“The teachers are truly dedicated to their students and love sharing Kung Fu, Tai chi, Qi Gong classes and much more.”
“I highly recommend trying one of the free classes in the different styles to find out which one is a good fit for you.”
“Aaron is a great Sifu and dedicated to the teaching of the Marshall Arts to students of all ages.”
“Dragon Phoenix is a very welcoming Martial Arts School for all levels and interests.”
Styles taught here
“I am truly enjoying being a Chen style Tai Chi student at Dragon Phoenix Martial Arts Center.”
What students say
“Shifu Aaron is an amazing instructor, he can hold a space and be stern when the need arises, but also balances that out with his gentle and kind ways.”
“It’s a very welcoming environment to learn something new, and there is an online portal with instructional videos if you want to practice what you’re learning in class.”
“Shifu Aaron is an amazing instructor, he can hold a space and be stern when the need arises, but also balances that out with his gentle and kind ways.”
“If you want to learn authentic, real martial arts there is no better place than Dragon-Phoenix!”
“Shifu Aaron is an amazing instructor, he can hold a space and be stern when the need arises, but also balances that out with his gentle and kind ways.”
“The space at Dragon Phoenix is a beautiful and very clean and organized!”
From the reviews
Dragon Phoenix has many opportunities for learning Kung Fu, Tai Chi and/or QiGong. I highly recommend trying one of the free classes in the different styles to find out which one is a good fit for you. Children’s classes start at 5y to 7y, and go up to adult classes.
Been going here for Taichi over a year now. Love the personalized instruction. You won’t get this level any where else. I like the diversity and the soundness of the lineage. There are good teachers with great backgrounds. Most of all the school feels like a family.
My daughter, Emily loves taking classes at Dragon Phoenix! 🐦🔥 😍🎉. This has to be the BEST place for a child to learn lifelong skills that will help them develop their coordination, focus and goal setting while being FUN and in a gentle, calm and caring environment.
I love the classes I have taken with Shifu Aaron at Phoenix Dragon. During each session he always reviews each step of the forms taught last and patiently helps anyone (even this 75 yo!) with each technique. He is soft spoken with everything he teaches and makes you feel comfortable and so welcomed.
New to tai chi? Start at Dragon Phoenix
Dragon Phoenix 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 Dragon Phoenix
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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