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The Phoenix And Dragon
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Waxhaw, North Carolina
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
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thephoenixanddragon.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 704-684-9753
Hours
| Monday | 6:15–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30–11:30 am, 6–7 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:15–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“SiFu David Block provides excellent, personal instruction to Tai Chi students at all levels, from beginner to advanced.”
“SiFu David Block provides excellent, personal instruction to Tai Chi students at all levels, from beginner to advanced.”
“I’ve done mostly zoom classes, since Covid-19, but am still learning, benefitting, and growing.”
“There is also ample opportunity to attend socially distanced classes and practice in the park.”
What students say
“The instructor is very knowledgeable and patient and is very good at supporting students of different capabilities and levels.”
“SiFu David Block provides excellent, personal instruction to Tai Chi students at all levels, from beginner to advanced.”
“This is an amazing school that teaches traditional Shaolin Kung Fu and tai chi, not only that, but the students are very kind and respectful.”
“We have learned so much, and more importantly, have developed strength, balance, & mental acuity that we didn't have prior to our Tai Chi classes.”
From the reviews
This is a wonderful authentic Martial Arts school. From the moment I took the trial lesson I knew I was in the right place. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Great experience at the Phoenix and Dragon. The instructor is very knowledgeable and patient and is very good at supporting students of different capabilities and levels.
Sifu Block has deep knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts, both external (shaolin kung fu) and internal (Tai Chi, Bagua, Hsin Yi). He is an excellent teacher who really cares about his students. He makes each class interesting and I always look forward to the next class as soon as one class ends!
I’ve been taking classes here for a year. Sifu David Block is an excellent teacher. He cares about and guides each student. I’ve done mostly zoom classes, since Covid-19, but am still learning, benefitting, and growing. There is also ample opportunity to attend socially distanced classes and practice in the park.
New to tai chi? Start at The Phoenix And Dragon
The Phoenix And Dragon 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 The Phoenix And Dragon
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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