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Virginia Martial Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Chesapeake, 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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karate-family.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 757-483-0195
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What students say
“Great instructors, great role models, and a blessing to the kids and families in Western Branch.”
“Everyone is extremely welcoming and kind, and the instructors are all very knowledgeable in their art.”
“The elements of building confidence, community, support, discipline, exercise, and respect are what truly shine through at Western Branch Virginia Martial Arts Center.”
“The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and clearly very concerned for both the students' safety, and the enjoyment they get from the classes.”
“Great value for families and affordable.”
From the reviews
Regular karate courses: I can only speak to the novice course (yellow belt and under). I really like the regular courses and it's very well-organized and they even have some fun games and rec activities for the kids during class (mostly during the novice Monday and Wednesday 5pm classes from my experience).
Virginia Martial Arts is great place for kids to learn Karate. They don't realize it but while learning Karate, they are also learning respect, self-confidence, and discipline. The instructors are very knowledgeable and experienced.
I have recently started taking tai chi here, and absolutely love it. I have previous experience with karate elsewhere, and can tell that the karate taught here is also the real deal. Everyone is extremely welcoming and kind, and the instructors are all very knowledgeable in their art.
Virginia Martial Arts Center is like a second home to my son. Great instructors, great role models, and a blessing to the kids and families in Western Branch.
New to tai chi? Start at Virginia Martial Arts Center
Virginia Martial Arts 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 Virginia Martial Arts 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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