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Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Twinsburg, Ohio
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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule theacademyofself-defense.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (330) 237-9594
Hours
| Monday | 10–11 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am both an experienced martial artist (3rd degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu) and a beginner in Tai Chi.”
“They offer classes for kids through senior adults.”
“If you are considering a program to help with balance, posture and a general sense of well being, come here.”
“They also can work one on one with an individual who needs more instruction during class time.”
“) to try Tai Chi as a way to explore a physical form of meditation.”
“The staff are friendly, and encouraging with all levels of individuals.”
What students say
“Good training with patient instructors who are very helpful and teach about posture, flow, and techniques.”
“I am both an experienced martial artist (3rd degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu) and a beginner in Tai Chi.”
“If you are considering a program to help with balance, posture and a general sense of well being, come here.”
“Now in our 60's my wife and I started taking Tai Chi about a month ago, and can immediately see the potential benefits for our long term health.”
“I kind of wish I hadn’t waited so long, but when the student is ready, the teacher appears.”
“Thanks to the step-by-step instruction of Master Tim, I have been able to progress through 4 different forms.”
From the reviews
My son joined at the beginning of the year and I joined as an adult a couple of weeks later. We enjoy all of the classes, but especially look forward to Saturdays for the family class. It's a great opportunity to make memories with your kids and build a stronger bond with them.
The Twinsburg Academy is fantastic. Staff are experienced, professional, skilled, friendly and patient. The Tai Chi instructors are incredible patient and forgiving with students. Fees are reasonable and there are lots of time options for classes on days, weekends and week nights. The facility is spanking clean.
I’ve been a Tai Chi player with Tim for many years. Every single time I attend a class there is something new to learn. The classes are fun and invigorating. At 73 years old I’m thankful leaving each class feeling better than when I came in. Every new person adds something positive to the group.
Terrific instructors. I didn't start to learn T'ai Chi until I was in my mid-70s. Thanks to the step-by-step instruction of Master Tim, I have been able to progress through 4 different forms. There's always something new to learn so it's never boring. Very enjoyable, beneficial exercise with no stress on aging joints.
New to tai chi? Start at Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense
Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense 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 Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense
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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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule