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The Rochester T'ai Chi Ch'uan Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Rochester, 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
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rtccc.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 585-461-0130
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12:30 pm, 5:30–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 5:45–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30–11:45 am, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They offer a wide variety of T'ai Chi and Qigong courses at various times of the week and at a very reasonable price.”
“Joined T’ai Chi school first time in 2017 with my now husband… we did the 10week course as a ‘date activity’.”
Styles taught here
“The RTCCC is a non-profit school dedicated to promoting the benefits of T'ai Chi Chuan.”
From the reviews
The RTCCC is a non-profit school dedicated to promoting the benefits of T'ai Chi Chuan. It is operated by a group of highly qualified and enthusiastic volunteers. Having been a student of the RTCCC for the past couple years I highly recommend it.
I started taking classes back around 2013. Within the next few years I started working at a call center, which could be very stressful. Taking some time each week to practice the T'ai Chi form was incredibly helpful, and I'm very thankful for it. It helped me stay more calm than I may have otherwise.
I have been taking the introductory 1-20 session here for the least 6 months. I have enjoyed every aspect of learning this mindful, balance-oriented practice. Early this morning I was walking my dog and slipped on the ice - both feet flew out from under me.
I have been studying Tai Chi here for 2 years now. The organization of the classes and levels is sensible. The teachers, all volunteers, are friendly and encouraging. The facility is a good one with ample space and mirrored walls. Classes repeat during the week too so if you can't go one day you can go another.
New to tai chi? Start at The Rochester T'ai Chi Ch'uan Center
The Rochester T'ai Chi Ch'uan Center 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 Rochester T'ai Chi Ch'uan Center
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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