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True Balance Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Certified Beginners welcome

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
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  • Website & schedule truebalancemartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (586) 268-5575

Hours

Monday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Friday 5:30–8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at True Balance Martial Arts, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“He has a lot of patience for the beginners and is tentative to making sure they don’t feel out of place.”

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🔄 All Levels 2 mentions

“This is truly a great place for all ages!”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 4 mentions

“Master Sweet is a fabulous teacher and teaches excellently.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 4 mentions

“Instructors are extremely educated, professional, helpful, and kind.”

From the reviews

This place is fantastic. Master sweet is great at what he does. He has great passion for the art. He takes this very serious, yet at the same time he still keeps it fun. He has a lot of patience for the beginners and is tentative to making sure they don’t feel out of place.

★★★★★ — Paul, Feb 2019

A true martial arts dojang (school)! Our family of 5 practicing here for a several years. Master Sweet is a sage and a saint and true to his name. This dojang may not display a fancy martial arts tools and gizmos, but it has the fundamentals (master and mindset) to turn a good student into a life long practitioner of…

★★★★★ — Vijay, Feb 2022

This is THE BEST Martial Arts 🥋🥋 place you can ever find in Michigan my boys go here for years Master Sweet is very patient and professional same goes for Master Kayser this place is always clean and well kept there’s always water and coffee available there is also a small play place with toys for little kids

★★★★★ — Abi, Oct 2019

Definitely the best martial arts school I've ever trained at. Instructors are extremely educated, professional, helpful, and kind. The building is clean and well-kept. The environment is positive and encouraging. By far, the best.

★★★★★ — E, Mar 2018

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New to tai chi? Start at True Balance Martial Arts

True Balance Martial Arts 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.

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Your first tai chi class at True Balance Martial Arts

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find True Balance Martial Arts

38405 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI48312

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