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True Tai Chi
4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in McLean, Virginia
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule truetaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 703-801-0064
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes are a mix of athletes, fit people of all ages, and rank beginners.”
Styles taught here
“Although I’m only scratching the surface of Chen style tai chi, I look forward to continuing my training here, in such a positive and encouraging atmosphere.”
What students say
“To really develop within this discipline, one must practice under the guidance of a good, patient teacher who has mastered the form completely.”
“I found True Tai Chi eight years ago when I decided to re-boot my fitness regime in my late-40s.”
From the reviews
I found True Tai Chi eight years ago when I decided to re-boot my fitness regime in my late-40s. I had an injury that had ended my running routine and I was looking for something intense but low-impact. Put simply, Stephan's training has changed my life.
Folks in the DC region have a rare opportunity to train with Stephan Berwick at True Tai Chi. If you’re interested in martial arts, this can be your graduate school, as it is for many very experienced people.
I began Tai Chi again with Stefan Berwick after a pause of several years. My classes had previously been more choreography than martial art but I did not know that at the time. It was a pleasant way to get some gentle exercise with others.
I’ve been training at True Tai Chi for the past year and a half. Its helped me recover and strengthen from some injuries that I’ve developed over the years. Stephan Berwick, the head instructor is a wealth of knowledge and experience in this particular Martial art.
New to tai chi? Start at True Tai Chi
True Tai Chi 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 True Tai Chi
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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