Tai Chi Classes in Austin, TX
Austin has 19 tai chi classes — including 7 with senior classes, 8 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.
Life Ki-do Austin Martial Arts Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Master Gohring's Tai Chi & Kung Fu
5 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Iron Mantis Martial Arts - Austin
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Shaolin Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
South Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Austin Kung-Fu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Chen Tai Chi Association of Austin
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Austin Systema & Tai Chi Chuan
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Austin Jingui Golden Shield Qi Gong
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
North Austin T'ai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Beyond Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Ancient Chen Tai Chi - Defensive Strategies & Mindset
Golden Monkey Qi Gong
Qi gong - healing arts center
Xarissa Alexsondra - Tai Chi & Yoga
ATX School of Tai Chi Chuan
Good to know in Austin
7 of the 19 studios with posted hours are open on Sundays.
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 Master Gohring's Tai Chi & Kung Fu, Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts, Iron Mantis Martial Arts - Austin, Shaolin Martial Arts, and 9 more.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & balance in Austin
These studios offer 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.
- Life Ki-do Austin Martial Arts Dojo ★★★★★ 5 (176)
- Master Gohring's Tai Chi & Kung Fu ★★★★★ 5 (127)
- Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (80)
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.
- Life Ki-do Austin Martial Arts Dojo ★★★★★ 5 (176)
- Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (80)
- Iron Mantis Martial Arts - Austin ★★★★★ 5 (55)
Tai chi for seniors in Austin
These studios run 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.
- Life Ki-do Austin Martial Arts Dojo ★★★★★ 5 (176)
- Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (80)
- Iron Mantis Martial Arts - Austin ★★★★★ 5 (55)
Tai chi in Austin: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in Austin?
- Most Austin 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 Austin?
- 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. 8 Austin 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 Austin?
- Yes — 7 Austin studios run 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 Austin?
- 7 Austin studios offer 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.