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Functional Tai Chi

2.8 ★★★☆☆ 6 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Aurora, Colorado

Tai chi studio Certified Seniors welcome Private lessons

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

  • Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
  • Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule tai-chi-denver.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 720-593-1968

Hours

Monday 7:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 7:30–8:30 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 Functional Tai Chi, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Styles taught here

Tai chi grew into several family styles. Here's the lineage students mention learning at Functional Tai Chi — mined from their reviews and the studio's own info.

Styles are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they show what students mention learning, not a formal guarantee of the current timetable. If you specifically want a certain style, confirm the schedule with the studio.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 4 mentions

“Bradley is an outstanding Instructor Sifu. He’s extremely knowledgeable in the history and the practice of martial arts and is a very patient and motivating teacher.”

🏮 authentic, traditional style 2 mentions
⚖️ improved balance & health 2 mentions

From the reviews

As a Karate Sensei and Tai Chi Quan Sifu, Bradley Ryan has an immense amount of martial art knowledge and is a talented teacher with legitimate lineages in all of the martial art styles he teaches.

★★★★★ — Bret, Sep 2019

Bradley is an outstanding Instructor Sifu. He’s extremely knowledgeable in the history and the practice of martial arts and is a very patient and motivating teacher.

★★★★★ — Osatka, Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at Functional Tai Chi

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 Functional Tai Chi

5001 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO80015

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