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Villari's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Mission Viejo, California
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
- 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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule villarisoc.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (949) 855-0210
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 AM, 8:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 12–12:30 AM |
The classes they run
“I have been studying qigong and martial arts with Master Bob for 5 years.”
What students say
“I feel benefits in my health and confidence among other things.”
From the reviews
I have known and trained with Master Bombalier for 20+ years and I have learned a mountain of things frome him. He has also taught my daughter since she was 8 years old and had a truly positive impact on her. He is very insightful and teaches to your strength.
I have been studying qigong and martial arts with Master Bob for 5 years. He is an insightful instructor who tailors his lessons to your needs. Martial arts is not just about learning techniques, monkey see monkey do, it is about discovering how the skills integrate with your mind and body.
Master Bombalier is an incredible instructor, and is extremely knowledgeable. He always spends time with students reviewing the material in detail and ensures to share his knowledge regardless of the rank. If you're looking for a great school in Orange county, this is the place to go.
New to tai chi? Start at Villari's Martial Arts
Villari's 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.
Your first tai chi class at Villari's 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.
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