Home › New York › Utica › John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy - Tae Kwon DO & Tai Chi Int
John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy - Tae Kwon DO & Tai Chi Int
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Utica, New York
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule johngarrettmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 315-768-2715
Hours
| Monday | 10–11:30 am, 5–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 am, 5–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
Styles taught here
What students say
“Master John Garrett, is an excellent teacher, he has taught me discipline, taught me how to accomplish my goals with perseverance and to never let anyone see me sweat!”
From the reviews
Master John Garrett, is an excellent teacher, he has taught me discipline, taught me how to accomplish my goals with perseverance and to never let anyone see me sweat!!
Master Garrett is wonderful! My daughters have gone from hesitant and apprehensive to confident and excited each time they go to TaeKwonDo. He speaks sternly, but is very caring and patient. They are learning great discipline that is translating to other areas of their lives. Thankful!
I take Tai Chi it has given me the opportunity to work and regain my flexibility with changes in my body.
Long time student. Master Garrett is a wonderful teacher. Overall grand experience!
New to tai chi? Start at John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy - Tae Kwon DO & Tai Chi Int
John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy - Tae Kwon DO & Tai Chi Int 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 John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy - Tae Kwon DO & Tai Chi Int
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.
More tai chi classes near Utica
MV Tai Chi : The Art of Being well
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Weaving Roots, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule