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Wu An Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Watertown, Massachusetts
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wuanmartialarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 617-744-6514
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, I would highly recommend Wu An Martial Arts.”
“Wu An Martial Arts is a quintessential martial arts school offering an amazing balance of traditional martial arts and sports combat martial arts.”
“If you are a senior, or feel totally out of shape, or sometimes forget your right hand from your left, have no fear!”
Styles taught here
“The school teaches Yang-style Tai Chi, with an emphasis on both the traditional form and its deeper internal principles.”
What students say
“The instructor Jon is patient and detail oriented, I really appreciated his teaching style!”
“The coaches have created a really welcoming and safe space for all students, where each person is encouraged to reach their full potential and pursue their goals for training.”
“Wu An Martial Arts is a quintessential martial arts school offering an amazing balance of traditional martial arts and sports combat martial arts.”
“I’ve been training Shuaijiao (a traditional Chinese wrestling style) with Coach Jon for the past few months, and it’s been an excellent experience.”
“Wu An Martial Arts is a quintessential martial arts school offering an amazing balance of traditional martial arts and sports combat martial arts.”
“With three high level and friendly instructors it's a great place to join if you're new or if you have some previous experience already👍🏾”
From the reviews
I was lucky enough to be able to attend the opening day of classes at Wu An Martial Arts! The gym is easy to find and there is off street parking. Inside is super clean and spacious. The teachers are all incredibly knowledgeable and down to earth. Class schedules are easy to find and navigate on their website.
Do you want to dive into the world of traditional Chinese martial arts? Or do you prefer something more modern and sporty? Wu An has it all with kung fu, taiji, sanda (Chinese Kickboxing), shuai jiao (Chinese Jacketed Wrestling), and even lion dancing!
Wu An Martial Arts is great spot for all you martial arts needs! With three high level and friendly instructors it's a great place to join if you're new or if you have some previous experience already👍🏾
I have been training under coaches Jon, Michelle, and Tye for several years and their knowledge of martial arts and dedication to teaching is unmatched! So much so that I have followed them to a number of different schools in order to continue training specifically with them, and I'm so excited that they finally have…
New to tai chi? Start at Wu An Martial Arts
Wu An 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 Wu An 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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