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White Dragon Martial Arts of East County
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in El Cajon, 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
- 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
- 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 whitedragonmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 619-441-1144
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From a coordination standpoint, they were incredibly easy to work with, arrived right on time, and made the entire process completely seamless.”
“I really like the way they have their memberships formatted, where you are paying for private lessons in the membership with unlimited group classes.”
What students say
“I failed to mention that I deal with some mental health issues that I have worked through my whole life, but nothing like the strides I have made at white dragon.”
“I would recommend White Dragon East County to anyone, any age, looking to improve their lives, learn self defense or just looking for good people to be around.”
“I love the membership options, it really makes it worth the money we spend there.”
From the reviews
I am 75 in a couple weeks and live my daily Tai Chi practice. The teachers at White Dragon have been patient and always encouraging. I started because I had some balance issues due to foot surgeries but I stay with it because it is uplifting a great source of exercise and makes me feel good about refining this ancient…
Hello there! Finding the words to write a review on a school that has done so much for not only my self development but my kids is hard but here goes something. A year and a half ago my 10 year old son showed interest in martial arts. It all started by watching “Cobra Kai” lol.
I've been attending just under a year. I initially began for fitness and soon realized that I was learning so much more about not only martial arts, but about myself as well. In addition to my physical health, my mental wellness and confidence have also improved.
I literally love this place so much!!!! I first started when I was very small and had a short brake and went back again and was a junior instructor for a couple of years till I had to quit for school, the environment is very cool and everyone is so understanding!!!!
Your first tai chi class at White Dragon Martial Arts of East County
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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