Awesome group !!! Great people enjoying Tai Chi learning…read moreexperience with wonderful instructors

Great group of people of all ages, Clint and all the other instructors were super nice and…read morewelcoming. The Tai Chi at Sunset was fun and peaceful.I have multiple injuries and my PT & my Surgeon said to try Tai Chi and it should help with pain and movement and it was very calming and body feels relaxed after my first class. I will definitely be back in the future for other classes as well. Only have good things to say about everything.

Sifu has been teaching for some time. He has had various locations in the Hemet, San Jacinto area…read more When I was at his other location he has had multiple instructors of other styles training under him and promoting his own instructor level students. Sifu is certified in various styles even with a 6th degree in jui jitsu and has judged in the UFC. Currently the schedule is not finalized but the draft for the schedule is in place. Circuit training will likely be on Fridays. There is good cardio work in his Muay Thai classes as well. He also has a kali class which is teaching stick fighting. Right now adult classes start at 5pm. Kids would be 4pm. There are morning classes scheduled for given days. Schedule may change seeing the school just opened and he will adjust it according to the students. Classes right now are $80/month for 3-4 classes a week. The classes are typically an hour long each. It's a really good deal. He teaches himself. He doesnt have an assistant teaching his classes which seems to be common for other schools in town...

I have 5 grandchildren ages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 every summer they stay with me. This summer I…read moreenrolled all them in self defense course. I truly am satisfied with Mr. Griffin's sessions, ( side note "I am rarely satisfied.") I plan on utilizing his services for every summer.

As a senior, I realized I needed to do something to increase my strength, stamina and balance. I…read morestarted the senior program almost a month ago and feel like I am getting stronger and gaining mobility and balance. Ben and Joy are phenomenal instructors, so caring and encouraging. Great environment! Looking forward to more improvement in the months to come.

I've been studying here for approximately two and a half months. Already, I feel far more confident…read morein my footing moving about my daily activities, and more sure in my step. On top of that, I have lost at least 17 additional pounds of weight since starting, and my weight is still slowly falling. I'm careful of what I eat, and make sure I eat real food and clean, but by no means am I starving myself. That got me about 17 pounds of weight loss through August, but I had plateaued, and an additional 17 pounds were lost since I started Oom Yung Doe. I originally came here to preserve my mobility and independence as I get older. I'm in my early 60's, but I see those not much older than me having trouble getting around, and it's everywhere. I'm doing this as an investment in my future. Still, there are far greater benefits than weight loss and mobility to be found at this school. I worked out quite well, but my knee was still giving me grief. Our Assistant National Instructor helped me with some stretching exercises. I still am certain that the damp, rainy weather we're having right now is part of it. I've felt most storms coming in that knee since I was at least thirteen years old. However, it did improve. I will keep doing this particular stretch daily going forward. It still amazes me, the kindness of this school. They work with people of all races, genders, ages, and conditions with consideration, and with compassion. This really is a community, and so far, I have enjoyed meeting every person I've connected with here. I am grateful to be able to learn here, at this particular school, at this stage of my life. Thank you for reading. I bow to my instructors, and all who have preserved, improved, and passed down this art before me. With Respectful Regards, Dan

Tai chi chuan is also spelled Taijiquan and T'ai chi ch'uan. This class teaches what is called the…read moreOld Form of Yang Style T'ai Chi Ch'uan symmetrical version. He also teaches Guang Ping Style to a few students. They also have workshops on other arts including baguazhang aka pa-kua chang and t'ai chi weapons on Sundays. All the Classes are on Monday and Wednesdays now. 11:10 AM on M/W is a "Individualized Curriculum" class where every students work on their own and get individualized attention. This is best for the motivated student who is able to practice on their own and not need to follow the leader. Probably the fastest way to really learn the art. Students in this class are working on different things including the Yang style Long form, Guang Ping Form, Baguazhang, and the Partner T'ai Chi Ch'uan form. Small class. Monday Evenings at 7 PM is their weapons and applications class. The name is misleading as the applications are really Self Defense moves out of the T'ai Chi form and what they call Pushing Hands and Sticky Hands Drills. Weapons are taught including walking stick, short stick, broadsword and straight sword. The weapon taught changes by the quarter. Today he was teaching the stick form and partner stick form. First segment of the class are ch'i kung and loosening exercises. Wednesday night he has a semi private Beginners class for 15 minutes, which usually only has one or two students so is the best deal. Then the Beginners are integrated into the continuing/advanced class that meets at 7:15 for group exercise and form. After that each student works on what ever they need to work on. The teacher is Harvey Kurland who has been teaching at UCR since 1989 was brought in by the head of the karate dept due to his great knowledge of the art. Kurland is well known in t'ai chi ch'uan world as expert teacher and international judge, as well as writer on the art. He has had Medical Researchers at Loma Linda University do research on the effects of his curriculum. They found significant improvement in balance in seniors and those with diabetic neuropathy. Kurland has been studying and practicing t'ai chi ch'uan since 1970 and many of the teachers in the Inland Empire are former students of his. Park on the street or in the lot on Canyon Crest. It is a paid lot. Parking is tight. There is another lot two blocks away at the Church on Blaine.

He is not teaching the Kuang Ping anymore at University of California Riverside Student Recreation…read moreCenter. Instead he is teaching what is called the Old Form of Yang Style Symmetrical Form, a much more complex system, that includes a partner application form that is Longer than the Kuang Ping form. He taught both styles when he taught Kuang Ping, but now only teaches the Old Form of Yang Style. Still the best teacher I have found in the Inland Empire, if not Southern California. His students include black belts in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Jujitsu, so he must know what he is doing.

Moved to Riverside. Same curriculum. Research done on the curriculum of this class by Loma Linda…read moreUniveristy Researchers showed significant improvement in both balance and blood pressure in normal adults and diabetics with neuropathy. The class has now moved to Riverside and taught at University of California Riverside Student Recreation Center www.recreation.ucr.edu and Riverside Community College lifelong Learning. Facebook page is www.facebook.com/taichiriverside

The tai chi teacher is the same one who teaches for Redlands Aikikai, many of the students go to…read moreboth facilities. This is an inexpensive class with a discount for gym members. But non-members can take the class. He teaches The Old form of Yang Style, symmetrical form in the class and there are several levels from beginning to advanced students. Small classes and personal attention. The teacher is well respected in the region as an expert. The downside is the class is only one day a week, now on Thursdays at 6:30 PM. They gym has limited hours but that does not effect the tai chi class.

Peter Wu is a wonderful teacher. He is knowledgeable, skilled, and kind. I highly recommend him for…read moreall levels, ages, and abilities.

This school has helped my back immensely in the 3.5 months I've been here!…read moreDuring my forties, I injured my back repeatedly. 3 years ago at the age of 48 I finally had an MRI. I have mild to moderate wedge compressions on 8 vertebrae and 4 disc bulges, one of which became a herniated disc about two years ago. Physical therapy and chiropractors seemed to aggravate the herniated disc. I ended up in severe pain after those sessions with limited mobility for weeks. Additionally, since the herniated disc, I've lost significant muscle mass (especially in my legs as I was no longer able to bend down and had severely limited mobility for months). The herniated disc also caused sciatica, which would cause muscles in my leg or hips to tense up to where I was unable to bend them, numbness in my upper left leg, and occasionally extreme nerve pain in my upper left leg. Enter Balance Martial Arts and Shifu Peter Wu! Although I had hoped that the Tai Chi would help with my posture and provide some improvement, Shifu Peter Wu taught me several Qigong exercises which have had an enormously beneficial effect on me. Years of being in a desk job created a slight, but noticeable hunch in my back. When I was younger (30's), the only way to fix it would be visits to the chiropractor, however the fixes would only last days. After practicing one of Shifu Peter's Qigongs for a few weeks, I was able to resolve that issue for over a month now with occasional practices of the exercise. I was never able to fix that on my own before! Additionally, the standing exercises he has taught me, has helped strengthen my lower back and hip girdle significantly. That coupled with seated Qigong with postural corrections, and some other exercises he taught me, I've eliminated most of the pain in my lower back. The stances from the standing exercises and Tai Chi have additionally started building up my leg strength again. All of this has had a significant increase on my mobility and energy levels. After years of "good and bad days", where good days meant only mild pain, I now see a light at the end of the tunnel! Now my good days mean no pain and I have increased range of motion! This has only been with 3.5 months. I can't wait to see how much better I'll be in another year. Shifu Peter is one of the few people who's had an opportunity to train in Chen Village (the birthplace of Tai Chi), as well as at the Shaolin temple. His teaching style is great, supplying me with new information and refinements in every class, and he is extremely supportive and flexible in showing me exercises to help improve my practice, and to help me along with my back. There's still a long road ahead of me for fixing all of the issues in my back, but I haven't had this much success in any other methodology I've tried, let alone in such a short period of time. I can't give enough accolades to Shifu Peter Wu and the practices that he's taught me!

Bought a gift certificate before COVID for my sister. Was told by owner that online classes would…read morebe temporary so I waited. Because classes never went live in person again I emailed the owner to ask if I could just redeem them online and she said that since it has been over a year the gift certificate was no good. Nowhere on the gift certificate does it say there is an expiration date. That was never told to me when I purchased it either. She was very rude in her emails to me and was not willing to work with me. When I told her I would leave a bad review she then said that I could use the credit online but why would I want to now if I have to see her face & bad energy? Had she have dealt with the situation professionally I would have redeemed them online. This is supposed to be a meditation place seems like someone needs to work on their ego & anger. I'm not "playing the victim" I lost my business too due to COVID , still , that is no way to treat customers. Based on other peoples reviews and her responses to them I see this is just how she is. So praying for you Larrise.

I have been intrigued and somehow, drawn to Bindupoint since it opened last summer. I didn't get a…read morechance to try a class but finally tried it for the first time tonight. Such a great enlightening experience! First off, the place is welcoming, calm, peaceful and nicely decorated which is already a great first feeling. The class I took is called 'Sound Bath & Overtoning' and was taught by the owner herself, Larise Megerdichian. She was warm and friendly, and started the class with some very interesting and thought-provoking reflections about the mind. We then started to meditate then laid down, and she started the sound vibrations. It was a very unique experience for me especially since I hardly ever stop thinking, but this forced me to calm my mind and my thoughts and experience nothingness. At some points the vibrations were so loud and strong, it was almost unbearable, but in the end, I felt more calm and relaxed, and somehow more peaceful. Bindupoint has very unique classes about mindfulness and healing. It's not your average-Joe yoga studio, it's more like an experience. Give it a try, it's worth it and beneficial.

I took a series of classes with White Tiger Yoga at the Marriott Shadow Ridge Resort in Palm…read moreDesert, through their Wellness Center. I've never done classes like these at a resort so didn't really know what to expect. Needless to say, I was very happy and got up every single day to attend class because I enjoyed it so much! Each class is unique: "White Tiger Yoga & Tai Chi" was a fabulous introduction to some basic yoga and tai chi moves, blended together for a wonderful morning wake-up your body, get the blood flowing, stretch and relax kind of feeling. Not easy to accomplish at 8am while vacationing, but the class was perfect and well-suited for beginners and those with a little experience as well. I also took the "Healthy Lower Back Secrets" and "Healthy Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Secrets" classes. Wow...some very simple moves that really showed me how to strengthen as well as stretch out those areas. Good stuff! Finally, I took the "Healthy Weight Loss, Leg, Stomach & Butt Toning Secrets" class. Again, easy moves that most can accomplish, but I was amazed the next day when I realized I'd actually had a nice workout! Additionally, they offer Water Fitness workouts each day but I didn't participate in those. And, they do offer personal training sessions that you can book for an extra fee. The instructors were Austin and Brett, to whom I'd like to say THANK YOU for helping me stay in shape while on vacation. I will definitely be taking your classes again next year when I return. By the way...they offer an unlimited access pass to all of their classes for the week for $99. I took 8 or 9 classes, which at the individual rate would have cost me over $200! And, because I bought the pass at the Monday morning welcome reception to the resort, I got the pass for $77. Totally great deal! They also offer for sale their DVD series. I decided to purchase it because I liked the moves they taught and can see how this is something I would like to add to my daily routine at home. No way could I remember it all without the DVD's. I haven't watched them yet, but I'm assuming they will be of the same fine quality with which they teach their classes.

We trained here for about a year. Shifu was amazing with our 5 year old. I would highly recommend…read moretraining with him. Both Shifus are very personable and patient. The classes for lower level belts were flexible. There are classes almost everyday, so you pick any two that fit your schedule.

Finally found a martial arts school for adults that caters to those who come in fresh with no prior…read moremartial arts training or experience. Signed up for a one free trial class for my special needs young adult son and he loved it. Master Shi Yanyi is so patient. His knowledge in martial arts is absolutely incredible. I mean learning from a shaolin master!!!! Cmon now, Who can pass that up. I ended up signing my son up for the monthly package and my son is absolutely loving it. They also offer a Qi Hong (Tai Chi) class. I would love to sign up for myself one of these days.

They have two t'ai chi ch'uan classes on Tuesday nights. Beginning and Continuing is one and…read moreApplications & Pushing Hands is the other. Both meet at the same time as the aikido classes, but in different rooms. aikidoredlands.org They have other classes in aikido, kendo and yoga as well. T'ai chi ch'uan aka taijiquan class meets at 6 PM for group exercise and form. They teach what is called the Old form of Yang Style Symmetrical System. The main teacher also teaches at UC Riverside. At this time there are two teachers, The woman teaching the beginning classes is a former high school teacher and t'ai chi ch'uan competitior teaches the beginning class. She is also a veteran and was a pushing hands champion before she retired from competition. The teacher of the continuing classes is a Master Level teacher who has been studying and practicing t'ai chi ch'uan since 1970. There are several levels of students. Beginners work together. First part of the class are warmup exercises and ch'i kung (qigong) exercises. They are used for flexibility and range of motion as well as traditional health exercises were done. The curriculum is the same as was taught at Loma Linda University Drayson Center in past years. This curriculum was studied by researchers at Loma Linda University and found to significantly improve the balance of seniors and Diabetic patients with Neuropathy. Beginners work together and do basic drills that help their balance as well as learn the first form. The teacher keeps reminding students not to do anything that hurts. Continuing students work in groups and study more advanced forms. The class is one hour. At 7:15 there is an T'a-chi ch'uan Application and Pushing Hands class. That class taught the meaning of the movements in the form. The teacher was adamant that students need to understand what each movement means in order to do it properly. He also teaches pushing hands and sticky hands drills in this class. Small class with mainly advanced students. Low intensity, no falling as most of the people in the class are Seniors.

I've been coming here for the past 2 weeks to the Aikido training. I have minimal prior experience…read morewith martial arts, but felt welcomed immediately. Sensei Prakash is dedicated to the practice and is passionate about Aikido. He is thorough with his teaching. He cares about his students and gives constructive feedback. The environment is set up with open airy space. It is very clean. The other students are welcoming and ready to share their knowledge too. I am grateful to be so close to this dojo. I would highly recommend checking out a class.