Tai Chi Classes in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville has 5 tai chi classes — including 1 with senior classes, 2 beginner-friendly, and 1 with a Tai Chi for Arthritis program. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the styles and programs each studio offers, so you can find a class and get started. All ages and abilities welcome — you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to begin.
John T. O'Connor Senior Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Chinese Martial Arts Center LLC
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
East Tennessee Tai Chi
Coach Michael Smith teaches Yang-style and Chen-style tai chi in Knoxville. Currently, classes are meeting on Sunday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 at the Cove Park ...
About the Tai Chi Program
University of Tennessee Extension is offering Tai Chi to Tennessee residents. Twelve Tai Chi Movements. Registration Fee Registration fee is $48.00 for eight ...
Knoxville Tai Chi
Through Tai Chi training, we unlock our body's innate ability to both heal and defend ourselves. -Jared Voelker. Instructor of Twin Dragon Tai Chi ...
Good to know in Knoxville
For a certified instructor or a recognized health program (think Tai Chi for Arthritis or the Tai Chi for Health Institute's Paul Lam programs), students point to Chinese Martial Arts Center LLC.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & balance in Knoxville
This studio offers a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle, low-impact routines designed to be easy on the joints and to build balance. Check each studio's schedule for class times.
- John T. O'Connor Senior Center ★★★★★ 4.7 (154)
New to tai chi?
These studios are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you learn a short form slowly with no pressure to keep up. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- John T. O'Connor Senior Center ★★★★★ 4.7 (154)
- Chinese Martial Arts Center LLC ★★★★★ 5 (9)
Tai chi for seniors in Knoxville
This studio runs classes geared to older adults — gentle, low-impact movement focused on balance, leg strength, and fall prevention. Check each studio's schedule for class times, and whether they offer Silver Sneakers.
- John T. O'Connor Senior Center ★★★★★ 4.7 (154)
Tai chi in Knoxville: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in Knoxville?
- Most Knoxville studios don't post prices online. Tai chi is usually sold per class or as a monthly pass, and community, senior-center, parks, and Silver Sneakers classes are often free or low-cost, so you can often try tai chi without spending much — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start tai chi in Knoxville?
- Yes. Tai chi welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced first — the practice itself builds your balance and strength gently over time. 2 Knoxville studios are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You learn a short form slowly, at your own pace, with no pressure to keep up — just wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat shoes.
- Are there tai chi classes for seniors in Knoxville?
- Yes — 1 Knoxville studio runs classes geared to older adults, focused on gentle, low-impact movement, balance, and fall prevention. Tai chi is one of the most senior-friendly forms of exercise there is; check each studio's schedule for class times.
- Is tai chi good for arthritis or balance in Knoxville?
- 1 Knoxville studio offers a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle routines shown in studies to help ease joint pain and improve balance, and the CDC recognizes tai chi as an evidence-based way to reduce fall risk. This is general information, not medical advice — check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.