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Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts Club
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in New York, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kajukenbo.nyc — see the live class schedule and book
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–1 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–1:30 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The techniques are practical and easy to learn, and the class helps build confidence, balance and coordination while also teaching important awareness skills.”
“I've even started taking their tai chi, qigong and yoga classes to complement my training!”
“The detailed feedback and one-on-one guidance have been invaluable.”
What students say
“I’m forever grateful for the constant knowledge and support from these amazing instructors, other students and the great community I’ve gotten to know.”
“The instructor, Carlos, is highly skilled, patient, and supportive, and he always creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.”
“The techniques are practical and easy to learn, and the class helps build confidence, balance and coordination while also teaching important awareness skills.”
“I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning self-defense and improving their personal safety skillls, while becoming part of a supportive community.”
“I've studied at many other places and I haven't gotten this level of care and thorough instruction before.”
From the reviews
I've been training at Kajukenbo and Balintawak martial arts school in New York for almost a year now, and it has been an amazing experience. The instructor, Carlos, is highly skilled, patient, and supportive, and he always creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.
I started training with Sifu Carlos and Guro Claudette online in august of 2020 and in-person starting early spring of 2021. I’m forever grateful for the constant knowledge and support from these amazing instructors, other students and the great community I’ve gotten to know.
This school has allowed me to transition into a martial arts practice very smoothly. The instructor is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I've studied at many other places and I haven't gotten this level of care and thorough instruction before.
I’ve been training Kajukenbo and Balintawak at Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts Club in New York since October 2024, and it has truly been a transformative experience in my stunt career.
New to tai chi? Start at Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts Club
Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts Club 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 Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts Club
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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