I recently started a Tai Chi class through the Tai Chi Center in Saratoga. It is an interesting…read moreway to learn about other cultures and how to deal with your own body's stress. Do I have stress? I didn't think I did until I joined this class and realized that I could relieve many muscle aches that are caused by stress. Who knew? The Center is located on Phila Street in a small building near Ben and Jerry's. Parking is plentiful in the public parking lot across the street. My friend and I have been lucky enough to find parking on the street near the building. Just a note: if you experience cold feet, wear clean / non-street shoes - I found the floor to be very cold.

From the owner: The Tai Chi Center offers many programs on Chinese energy work, meditation and internal martial…read morearts. Classes are offered for all levels and ages. There are ongoing classes, as well as, special workshops. All classes are taught in an open, relaxed environment.

Sifu Sam Ling brings his extensive knowledge of Kung Fu, Tai Chi and QiGong to students at his…read morestudio in The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls. As a student of TaiChi and QiGong, my participation has improved my balance, flexibility, breathing, and memory while also providing a calming, meditative environment in which to learn.

From the owner: At Ling's Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy, our school values respect, discipline, and empowerment. All of…read moreour classes are mixed styles and children and adults are in the same classes. Our goal is to bring families together. When families train together, they build a stronger bond with each other. For kids, we focus more on cultivating respect, discipline, defense, and physical conditioning. for adults, we try to accommodate to specific needs and goals they may have. whether they want to accomplish health goals, increase their confidence, learn how to defend themselves, or if they just want to learn some new of a different culture, we try out best to achieve whatever they set their minds to. We offer classes in: Wing Chun, Yang Style Tai Chi, Kick-Boxing, and Self Defense classes. Ages 6 years old and up are welcome!

This is by FAR the best place for anyone looking to learn martial arts. My son started when he was…read more3 years old (they have since changed the minimum age requirement) and now is getting ready to test for his black belt at almost 11 years old. He went from white to black in the little lions program and then white to (soon) black in the junior program. I have nothing but amazing things to say. The instructors really care about the kids. They don't just know their names, they know their interests, personalities, siblings names, friends. They take the time to really knew each student. They do not push kids through the belt levels either. They make sure each child is really ready to move up before they invite them to promotion testing. My son has ADHD and really struggled especially when he was little. My husband and I agree that a major reason our son is now disciplined, respectful, and can focus better is because of Master Yang's. I even tried Krav Maga and made some great friendships during my brief time in class. Pregnancy and knee surgery kept me from going back but my son continues in their taekwondo program. This studio is more than just a place to learn martial arts, it's a place that teaches a lifestyle, character development and perseverance. Master Yang's quickly became like a home to us and we have loved every minute of our experience. I am beyond thrilled that my son wants to continue beyond his black belt at Master Yang's because I could not bear the thought of leaving our 2nd home. I strongly encourage anyone considering martial arts for themselves or their child to give Master Yang's a call. You will not be disappointed.

Any Martial Arts is a great activity for young and old. Here's where the problem lies with this…read morecompany. You get talked into a 4-7 year contract, with no way out except for injury. So if you or your child decide at any time that this activity is not for you, Too Bad! U still are responsible for that bill for the next 4-7 years rather you're in class or not. OK, I get that this is a contract and you have to pay your bills. What I don't get, is that Master Yang claims to b about community. When I spoke to his Director Ashley, about my financial problems that I started having, she just nodded me to death, said she understood. As I had to leave the class indefinitely because my electric was getting disconnected, numerous car repairs, and well, just a lot of life hitting me at once. This company does not care if u will b without heat, a vehicle, a job or anything else that makes it a lil easier to get thru life. They want their money, even if you're homeless. They hold one charity event a year n claim to b about community. But yet, they can watch a member of their community fall, n proceed to burden them even more financially by sending a 4000.00 bill every month with a 20.00 late fee added every month. I should mention, joining this class is what contributed to my financial problems. As they convince you that u can not proceed in class without certain equipment, or u need certain equipment, or they're changing the uniform. They want u to buy, buy, buy every month there's something else u have to have for class. If u r not fully buying whatever n whenever they tell u, than u can't participate in class. They help u get into a finacial hole, but don't help u get out. I'm not asking for charity, I'm not even asking for food that I have little of to feed my family. I have no school stuff for my middle schooler, n they want me to pay a now over 4000.00 bill eventhough I've been trying to get out of this contract since April. It just goes to show, business is business, when it comes to money. Even to the people that claim to b there for community. I would just say, if your gonna join any Martial Arts, don't sign a contract, because they will not let u out of it unless your dying, n that's questionable.