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World Martial Arts Center Happy Kicks
4.9 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Brooklyn, New York
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
- 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
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Class prices classes from $13 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule happykicks.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 718-855-9898
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 | 10:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“I’ve never done martial arts or any sports before, but once I walked in here, I felt so inspired, motivated, and welcomed.”
“We have a large amount of highly skilled instructors and teachers for all ages.”
“It is stocked with ample heavy bags, training equipment, weapons, even a row of chess sets and rooms for quiet meditation.”
What students say
“After decades of study, they are all deadly in their own, individual ways, and they are all excellent instructors, as patient as they are demanding.”
“WMAC has been a wonderful place for a beginner like myself to learn a deeply rooted and practical school of martial arts.”
“I started my martial arts journey 2 years ago in an attempt to find some balance in an increasingly distressing world.”
“I started my martial arts journey 2 years ago in an attempt to find some balance in an increasingly distressing world.”
“It will not only surpass your expectations of what growth would look like for yourself but also you will feel a sense of community and belonging that I am seriously grateful for.”
“The staff is warm, professional, and clearly passionate about what they do.”
From the reviews
Put it this way: it takes me two hours of commute to attend a class and I've been doing it for the past six years. This school is that good. The curriculum has breadth and depth. The students and instructors are top notch, the true testament of the Master's value.
I had the pleasure of leading a 3 day Womb Practitioner and Spiritual Death Doula training at this location this past weekend. I cannot share enough about how accommodating Grand Master Herbert and his staff were in ensuring myself and my 30 student shad all the materials we needed, allowed for extra time, provided…
The best place to become great! World Martial Arts Center has so much to offer. From physical, mental, even spiritual. We have a large amount of highly skilled instructors and teachers for all ages. No matter the race, beliefs, or sex, all are welcome. Come train and be great with us, see you on the mat,🥋
I cannot express how excellent my experience at the World Martial Arts Center in Brooklyn has been. I started my martial arts journey 2 years ago in an attempt to find some balance in an increasingly distressing world.
New to tai chi? Start at World Martial Arts Center Happy Kicks
World Martial Arts Center Happy Kicks 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 World Martial Arts Center Happy Kicks
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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