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NY Chen Tai Chi Academy | New York
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Flushing, 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
- Website & schedule chenstyletaichi.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 973-908-8863
The classes they run
“Sifu Kevin is extremely patient with beginners like me who have no experience or background in this area, and he helps with adaptive integration for my limitations, as needed.”
“My balance, coordination, and flexibility have greatly improved.”
“Anyone seeking a transformative, healthful, progressive, sustaining, and unique experience in Tai Chi and Qi Gong.”
Styles taught here
“So grateful to have met Kevin and begin taking NY Chen Tai Chi Academy classes under his thoughtful and careful in person instruction.”
“This teacher, Kevin Chen, is a rare and lucky find for me, and for anyone interested in learning high quality, authentic T'ai Chi Ch'uan.”
What students say
“Sifu Kevin is extremely patient with beginners like me who have no experience or background in this area, and he helps with adaptive integration for my limitations, as needed.”
“Sifu Kevin is extremely patient with beginners like me who have no experience or background in this area, and he helps with adaptive integration for my limitations, as needed.”
“This teacher, Kevin Chen, is a rare and lucky find for me, and for anyone interested in learning high quality, authentic T'ai Chi Ch'uan.”
“Tai Chi Academy gave me an opportunity to engage online with Lois and Kevin to help with my body strengthening, release stress from my body and mind.”
“He is a friendly, knowledgeable, and generous guide.”
“He is intentional, attentive and carefully observes his students, making thoughtful, and clear explanations while being patient and encouraging.”
From the reviews
NY Chen Tai Chi Academy has changed my physical and mental health, thanks to the leadership of founder Sifu Kevin Chen.. Anyone seeking a transformative, healthful, progressive, sustaining, and unique experience in Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Look no further than NY Tai Chi Academy.
Just what I need for my body and mind! So grateful to have met Kevin and begin taking NY Chen Tai Chi Academy classes under his thoughtful and careful in person instruction.
I have many years of study in Martial Arts, and many of them in the internal systems. This teacher, Kevin Chen, is a rare and lucky find for me, and for anyone interested in learning high quality, authentic T'ai Chi Ch'uan. He openly shares his vast knowledge, having learned from the best.
Tai Chi with Kevin Chen of the NY Chen Tai Chi Academy has been super wonderful. Sifu Kevin Chen provides expert and clear instruction. He sees where we need repetition and provides it patiently. It is very encouraging to see that my classmates and I are learning, improving, and really enjoying Tai Chi with Sifu Kevin.
New to tai chi? Start at NY Chen Tai Chi Academy | New York
NY Chen Tai Chi Academy | New York 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 NY Chen Tai Chi Academy | New York
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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