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Great Way Chinese Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Longmont, Colorado
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule greatwaychinesemartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 303-601-0576
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10 am, 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Excellent school for all ages and for people wiling to train and compete at all levels.”
“There is a balance of mind, body and spirit, and an emphasis on learning about yourself, and striving to grow as a practitioner and a human being.”
“I’ve been practicing qi gong here for 3 months and feel that it has greatly deepened my meditation practice.”
“Excellent school for all ages and for people wiling to train and compete at all levels.”
“I’ve been practicing qi gong here for 3 months and feel that it has greatly deepened my meditation practice.”
What students say
“Every teacher here is deeply knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated to fostering the personal best in each student.”
“There is a balance of mind, body and spirit, and an emphasis on learning about yourself, and striving to grow as a practitioner and a human being.”
“There is a balance of mind, body and spirit, and an emphasis on learning about yourself, and striving to grow as a practitioner and a human being.”
“We have students in the Tai Chi classes ranging from people in their twenties to their seventies, fit and not so fit; all working together in a friendly atmosphere.”
“I also marvel and respect how Sifu Keller is always available for any of his students who may need someone to talk to and that he has made the classes affordable for all.”
“I’ve been practicing qi gong here for 3 months and feel that it has greatly deepened my meditation practice.”
From the reviews
I came to Sifu Keller at Great Way looking for a better, healthier way to deal with debilitating stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, and I cannot recommend this kwoon highly enough. Sifu Keller and the other instructors are kind, patient, and very knowledgeable.
My granddaughter has attended Great Way Chinese Martial Arts Center in Longmont for four years, When she started, she was very shy and had low self esteem and confidence.
I have been attending Tai Chi for about a year and a half at Great Way and love it! The form and practice are deeply energizing and calming. Sifu Keller and the other teachers are wonderful-experts yet, the teaching helps each person develop. They the practice with humility and expertise, a rare combination.
I've been studying Tai Chi at Great Way for a bit over two years now and I'm extremely pleased with the experience. I hope to continue for many years more. Sifu Keller is knowledgeable, patient, and empathetic. You are allowed to progress at your own pace with no competitive pressure.
New to tai chi? Start at Great Way Chinese Martial Arts Center
Great Way Chinese Martial Arts Center 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 Great Way Chinese Martial Arts Center
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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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule