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Tai Chi Montclair
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Montclair, New Jersey
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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Website & schedule taichimontclair.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (973) 495-2653
The classes they run
“Another advantage to her format, is the presence of more advanced students with whom we are able to practice, and in some unique situations they are asked to help beginners.”
“Even with my osteoarthritis, I truly enjoyed tai chi class.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Very glad to have found a Tai Chi Class near me and Sifu Judith Rew is a most pleasant and knowledgeable Sifu with the utmost patience for every student.”
“Another advantage to her format, is the presence of more advanced students with whom we are able to practice, and in some unique situations they are asked to help beginners.”
“I personally enjoyed the peace and calmness tai chi has given me after having to do a lot of physical activity at my job!”
“I went for a low impact workout and worked every muscle in my body at the first class.”
“After each class you leave with such tranquility and positive energy that you'd have to try for yourself.”
“Assistant Instructors are also very pleasant and everyone in the class make it a friendly and family type environment where you can learn at your pace.”
From the reviews
The class is better than good! The expertise and patience by the instructor Judith is beyond noteworthy. My wife who is dealing with several physical limitations loved the class. It had improved her quality of life, and her mobility!
I was hesitant to start this new practice of Tai Chi being an older woman of 70 years old. But my son who knew of Judith encouraged me. I started on January 5, 2019, and it has added a whole new dimension to my life. Judith is a teacher par excellence.
I have been studying at Tai Chi Montclair for about 6 months. It has been a great experience. Judith is an excellent instructor and makes sure everyone gets personal attention. Advanced students help teach as well, which gives the beginner exposure to different teaching styles.
I have been attending class for about 8 months and so look forward to Mondays now. Judith is a wonderful teacher and has a good sense of humor. The community of students is also full of friendly faces and we have a lot of fun.
New to tai chi? Start at Tai Chi Montclair
Tai Chi Montclair 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 Tai Chi Montclair
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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