I haven't taken any taichi , but I'm very interested. Let me know if you try it. I've only seen it…read moreonline. I have done lots of yoga but I can't get up & down from the floor. That's why I'm interest in taichi.

I started Tai Chai last year and enjoyed every lesson, it's super relaxing and interesting to do! I…read morewould definitely recommend to anyone who likes yoga or is willing to try out something new.

The food tasted authentic northern Chinese. Their waitress worked very hard, explaining each dish…read moreto us, even though English is their second language. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

One of the best Chinese restaurants I've had in OC! Growing up in SGV I've grown up with some of…read morethe best Chinese food, and was struggling to find a good spot in OC. Most places I've found were overpriced and underwhelming. This spot is the first spot I've found that has truly authentic Chinese food that I grew up with at fair prices. Not only do they have your normal dumplings and buns, they have some of my favorite childhood dishes that were harder to find as well. We ordered the braised pork, wintermelon spareribs pot, kung pao chicken, pork and shepards purse bun, pork and cabbage dumplings, sautéed potato & green pepper & eggplant, and fried udon noodle with beef, and wok fried spicy pot cauliflower and let me tell you there was not a SINGLE bad dish! Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. My favorites were the eggplant and the wintermelon spareribs pot. I can understand some of the comments on the service, sometimes a reminder was needed, but the food makes up for it twofold and the waitresses were overall very kind and friendly. The restaurant itself is cozy, but spacious and not too hectic which made is a perfect space to catch up with friends. Highly recommend! Will definitely be my new go to spot for Chinese food.

This has been a great find, after many years of Pilates/Core Aline with a wonderful person who…read moreunfortunately died. I tried a few pilates places, but never found a home. I have found a home here. I am a senior citizen, and find this place welcoming and helpful.

This center provides a Korean based integrative approach to yoga, tai chi, qi gong, core body…read morestrength training, and energetic work intended to heal and tonify the mind-body-spirit. I' am impressed with the integrity of the teachers, the usefulness of the exercises, and the welcoming presence of the community. Classes tend to have between 4-8 people and are mostly people ages 40 and up. Very friendly participants at each class, and the center offers additional courses, books, and retreats, which I have not explored as of yet. Room for improvement: sometimes it feels like the teachers nudge excessively to buy a product, class, or retreat. They should scale this back and give people more space. Also, the founder of this place appears to be elevated to guru-like status, which is a big turn off for me. Despite these issues, so far, I like this place.

Calvin is both a scientific and intuitive massage therapist. He has extensive training and is…read moreknowledgeable in a variety of techniques and modalities. Calvin works on both my husband and I. My husband has had significant back pains and issues, and with Calvin's help, my husband is increasing his flexibility and his pain is decreasing dramatically. Calvin can feel where your body needs extra support, and will choose the best way to alleviate tightness and pain. I feel very lucky to have met Calvin. He's available for house calls as well, and his pricing is reasonable. He is a masterful healer, and I hope to continue working with him for many years.

Calvin is about the best massage therapist one could find. His massage put me in another zone…read moreentirely, and he knew how to hit the tender spots just right to give me pain relief. To experience stress relief, pain relief, and in the end, ultimate peace during the massage was truly a special experience. I cannot put into words how great the massage was. I will be a return customer! Thanks Calvin!

Trace is an excellent teacher and a very nice person. I am enthusiastic to study real T'ai Chi with…read moreher! I divide T'ai Chi into three categories: Nursing Home T'ai Chi, New Age T'ai Chi, and Traditional T'ai Chi. Now at the age of 70, and openminded on metaphysical issues, I have no problem with the first two types. But I was looking for T'ai Chi as Trace teaches it , and couldn't be happier with Heartmind. I highly recommend you try it! To be clear, I don't want to suggest that T'ai Chi in Nursing Homes. or as part of a path to enlightenment cannot be beneficial. I am sure Trace can offer both groups fine instruction. But sometimes real quality instruction is hard to find. I looked for years to find an instructor that could accommodate my orthopedic issues and still be able to teach me real t'ai chi. And now I have found such a teacher.

I have been taking classes with Trace for several years. I have a number of physical issues and…read moreshe always works with me to accommodate what I may or may not be able to do on any given day. She's very knowledgeable and goes out of her way to show me things that may help. I had surgery earlier this year and I was able to return to class relatively quickly as class is always a safe place to figure out what works and what does not and Trace takes the time to listen to what's going on and show me how to adjust my movements so that I am not overdoing it. She also has a great voice, so soothing to listen to during practice. Know that I am not a morning person but no matter how I feel when I get up Sunday morning, I do my best to get out of the house and get to class, as I always feel better when class is done. If you've ever considered the practice of Tai Chi or Qi Gong, I highly recommend Trace and Heart Mind Tai Chi.

Thorough teaching. Class kept me engaged and excited. Teachers are very knowledgeable and…read moreexperienced. Informative and empathetic while corrections are made. Looking forward to furthering mt skills.

The negative reviews? Yeah... I'm not buying It…read more As someone with decades in martial arts--two black belts, former MMA general manager, and lifelong student of combat arts--I tend to approach any new training environment with a discerning eye. I've been around long enough to tell what's legit and what's just... noise. So when I read some of these negative reviews, I have to call BS. Or, what you perceived is not what's reality. YOUR reality maybe, but not the truth. They don't match anything I've experienced, and frankly, some of them feel suspicious. Like they were written with an agenda. Maybe by a competitor? I don't know--but what I do know is this: Nobody here has ever cold-called me, hassled me, or been anything but respectful and professional. Claims like "they just want your money" or "students don't actually know kung fu"? Completely off base. I've never heard Sifu Edwards say, "You need to learn kung fu here for self-defense," and I've definitely never seen him misrepresent what he teaches. Quite the opposite--he's honest, knowledgeable, and has a clear passion for passing on authentic Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu. Here's my actual story. I hadn't trained in about 15 years. I've got a black belt under the legendary Shihan Gordon Doversola in Okinawa-Te, and another earned privately under Master Ylagan in Armas de Mano. I ran Old Town Fight Club in Monrovia from 2009-2012 and spent years teaching and cornering fighters in the cage. I'm not saying this to brag or to impress you, I say this to impress upon you that I've been around the block. I've fought and trained, taught (and still teach), coached, and lived martial arts. So at 58, I started searching again. Not to relive glory days, but to learn. To grow. To be a student again. That journey led me to Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu. I visited multiple dojos. I researched styles. I read books on Master Shum Leung. When I met Sifu Edwards, his philosophy aligned perfectly with mine. Watching him teach kids? They love him. Speaking with the black belts? Their skill, humility, and loyalty spoke volumes. Everything told me I was in the right place. Now that I've been training here, I can say it with certainty: this school is the real deal. Sifu Edwards is a master - period. He's patient, precise, and passionate. The curriculum is structured, the culture is respectful, and there's real lineage behind every form and technique. I show up as a white belt every day. Even when something resembles what I've learned before, I don't insert my way, I learn his way. That's the point. Everything is different, and everything is the same. And if all goes well? Five years from now, I hope to have earned another black belt, this time in Northern Eagle Claw. Don't let shady reviews mislead you. If you're looking for an authentic martial arts experience with a great teacher, great people, and a deep tradition, this is it.