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Ziran Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Highland Park, New Jersey
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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ztaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (732) 801-9918
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:15 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Sifu Seth and Thomas Laoshi are amazing at working with students at any age and any level - there are some absolute beginners and also students who are masters in other styles.”
“After leaving another martial arts school, I came to Ziran with very minimal requirements: that I don't have joint pain the day after class.”
“Sifu Seth and Thomas Laoshi are amazing at working with students at any age and any level - there are some absolute beginners and also students who are masters in other styles.”
“Ziran Martial Arts offers a broad scope of skills with considerable depth, covering bio-mechanics, self-defense, meditation, sparring, swordplay, and more.”
Styles taught here
“Kung Fu (and T'ai Chi Chuan) has always interested me, and so I was delighted to find Ziran very near by.”
What students say
“Sifu Seth and Thomas Laoshi are amazing at working with students at any age and any level - there are some absolute beginners and also students who are masters in other styles.”
“Sifu Seth and Thomas Laoshi are amazing at working with students at any age and any level - there are some absolute beginners and also students who are masters in other styles.”
“Anyone who is looking for the entire range of traditional Tai Chi principles and forms to direct and incredibly practical applications should come and give this studio a try.”
“Within the first few weeks I dropped 10 pounds, and immediately began to feel more energetic throughout the day.”
“When disciplinary issues come up, they are firm but kind -- unlike the unduly punitive approach I've seen at another local school.”
“I’m not blessed with much athletic ability at all but have been able to learn plenty so far, and have thoroughly enjoyed doing so.”
From the reviews
Ziran martial arts is the best place you can find near the Edison area if you are interested in traditional Chinese kungfu, or probably martial arts in general. Ziran emphasizes equally on the two aspects of taichi----- (1) Taichi principals and Qigongs, (2) combat applications.
Ziran Martial Arts is the real deal. Seth and Thomas are accomplished T’ai Chi practitioners and lifelong martial artists. Whether you want to go deeply into the martial aspects of T’ai Chi Chuan or you just want to learn and practice the forms as a moving meditation and exercise, Ziran is a great place to discover…
I have taken twelve years of kenpo karate, about three years of aikido, and have dabbled in Krav Maga, so when I moved to the area, I mostly was looking for any studio to continue my practice so that I wouldn't get rusty and get some exercise.
I am pleased to recommend Ziran Martial Arts. Three years ago, at age 38, I enrolled with the intention of better managing joint pain and stress. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made at this life stage.
New to tai chi? Start at Ziran Martial Arts
Ziran 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 Ziran 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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