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Full Potential Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Diego, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- 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 fullpotentialma.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (858) 461-9223
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Full Potential Martial Arts Academy is an engaging program for students of all levels.”
“The Full Potential Martial Arts Academy is an engaging program for students of all levels.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“I have been training at Full Potential Martial Arts for a while now and I can tell you Brian is a great teacher.”
“Brian combines practical, no-nonsense training with traditional techniques, creating a welcoming and challenging environment.”
“Brian combines practical, no-nonsense training with traditional techniques, creating a welcoming and challenging environment.”
“The classes provide a good balance of high intensity exercise with martial art combat.”
“It also contains good warm up sessions, several 4 minutes high intensity workouts and important awareness about what to do in difficult situations.”
From the reviews
I have been training here for three months now. Every class is fun and engaging, and I am always learning something new. We learn a wide variety of things, including self defense and core strengthening. The class is fitting for students of any skill level, even if you've never been taught any form of martial arts.
I joined their training for a year and a half while I was staying in San Diego. Even though I came from Japan and was not good at English, they welcomed me. Brian Sagi is an instructor who studies martial arts and exercises well.
Brian, the owner/instructor at Full Potential Martial Arts, does a great job of teaching a traditional style of karate with a focus on practicality over doctrine or ideology, all while making the art accessible and providing a welcoming environment.
Full Potential Martial Arts is a friendly, welcoming dojo with an authentic feel of a true spirit of Karate-Do. Brian Sensei is a highly skilled martial artist and a very thorough instructor.
New to tai chi? Start at Full Potential Martial Arts Academy
Full Potential Martial Arts Academy 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 Full Potential Martial Arts 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.
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