Patient, competent instructors lead the classes, introducing and then refining techniques and…read moremovements as needed. The teaching starts at the group level with individual instruction provided to beginning students. Tai Chi is a great way for "mature" individuals to maintain physical health!

The instructors for taichi are extremely patient as they teach us the practice of taichi. I like…read morethat it helps my memory as we learn the different forms.

This is a great new additional location to their main location in Dana Point and Irvine…read more "Sifu" Derek is a certified master and great teacher for young and teenage boys + girls. He is very knowledgeable of the traditions and has a very easy-going manner that draws kids in. This is the practical Kung Fu like Jackie Chan/Bruce Lee tradition, but obviously more basic defense moves. Teaches balance, strategy, focus, and commitment. Enthusiastic assistants help on some days. They are still doing the "soft opening" so they welcome folks to come and try it out. My 7yo son loves it and loves to perform the exercises and engaging other students in live physical practice.

From the beginning when I was doing my research to actively having my grand daughter in class the…read moreexperiences have been great. Elisabeth was super easy to communicate with and made everything easy during the sign up process. Sifu Derrick is more than qualified to teach this martial art. He is great with kids whether high or low energy and parents as well. He speaks softly but you dont miss what he is saying. Coach David adds to the blend with his skills in Wing Chun and his great sense of humor. They are a great team. Happy and proud to be a part of The Dragon Institute.

Here's Shuaijiao Wrestling class is amazing！I fell in love the first time I tried it! The coaching…read morewas excellent, the courses are also very affordable!

the coach is very high level in his Shuai Jiao, and judo skills. The environment is very welcoming…read moreto all levels, and the team is very generous with their time and knowledge. If you're interested in Chinese Wrestling this is where you want to go.

My daughter and I have been taking this for over 6 years together, lasted thru Covid and still…read moregoing strong. The instructors Master Sue and Mr David are so good with the kids with all types of personalities. Great school for families, kids and adults.

i saw their class from the lake forest leaflet...and took all three kids there. the teacher…read more(David) is great and the kids had great fun! They also give out these really cute uniforms. and i think each lesson costs about $13? (which is really good). I heard they give sibling discounts too. anyway, my kids had a great time there. Would recommend. The place is also very nicely AC'ed so parents can just hang around while the kids are in class. There's also a ping pong table downstairs.

This place is awesome my kids started right when he opened. The family is great and instructor is…read morewonderful and his two children who help with the class are also great. My girls have gained so much confidence and strength. They went from not being able to do push ups to being pros. They get a lot of exercise in this class and learn great techniques. My purpose to enroll was to get them more confidence is self defense and also to gain strength. I highly recommend the class to anyone kids or adults.

Our family is incredibly grateful for everything Master SA has done for our son. From the…read morebeginning, he created an environment where discipline, respect, and encouragement all work together. His teaching style is a perfect balance of structure and positivity--he knows when to push, when to support, and how to bring out the best in every student. Master SA explains techniques clearly, demonstrates with patience, and makes sure each student understands the "why" behind what they're learning. He holds his students to high standards, but he also celebrates their progress and helps them stay motivated through every challenge. His classes are focused, well-organized, and full of energy, making training enjoyable while still pushing students to grow. Because of his guidance, our son gained confidence, stayed committed, and ultimately achieved his black belt--an accomplishment that reflects both his hard work and the incredible instruction he received. Watching his growth has been amazing, and we know so much of that comes from Master SA's dedication and teaching approach. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, inspiring, and truly invested Taekwondo instructor.

Best experience ever. Had a great time with the instructors that made every belt test worth the…read moreeffort. Cracking a rib, my falt for not blocking our master's knee to chest. Now he's police officer. I'm not great with names, but I do remember the ONE person that made me feel like a white belt, Kirt? Kurk? He was awesome and I wish him and all my brothers and sisters the best of luck. Kevin

When I was a teenager, I took some martial arts and it helped me not only physically but mentally…read more I had been wanting to get back in to it for a while now, but being an adult with bills and a child made it difficult to fit in. Once my daughter was a teenager, however, I realized we could BOTH attend training together. I didn't (and still don't) have time to take two separate classes, but with us taking the same class, it works. California Martial Arts Academy is one of the few locations I found that had an adults and teens mixed class. And it's awesome. Both the teens and adults treat each other with respect and everyone gets along so well. Honestly, at first, everyone almost seemed TOO nice. I wasn't expecting such a warm welcome from not only the instructor but every one of the students. But don't mistake kindness for weakness. These classes are challenging (in a good way) and you absolutely come out of each one with a better ability to perform Kung Fu. Whether it's holding your horse stance a little longer, or kicking a little higher, you will improve steadily. You'll always hate doing horse stance, though ;) Anyone in the area looking to learn or get back in to martial arts--whether alone or with family--should totally give CMA a try. I believe they still do one month free trial so you really get a good idea of the place (as opposed to maybe a single class or week like other places may do).

After bringing my son here for a few years, I have enrolled my daughter and have loved her growth…read morein her confidence since. I love her confidence when she's talking to older kids and knows to speak up for herself. This is the place for you to bring your little girls. There is a good mix of boys and girls in their classes and there are female instructors as well in particular Instructor Mia who is phenomenal. Reasonably priced and the progression of color belts through frequent tests keep the kids engaged. I believe there is a free 7 day trial so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

We have been going to Dynamic Martial Arts for a couple of years and seeing our son's growth has…read morebeen amazing to see, mentally and physically. The instructors are supportive in their student's development and pushes them to be better. The end result? Gained confidence that they will carry on outside the class and in life. Highly recommend to give this place a try!

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.

Even though there's absolutely no shortage of trendy and popular eateries in Irvine (and OC…read moreat-large), there was something about Tai Chi Cuisine that just called out to us. In part because it reminded me of so many of the eateries I come across in in the Bay Area, but also because we love places like this. Of course, it didn't hurt that the photos of their Braised Pork Rice Bowl looked so good on Yelp! Inside, the restaurant doesn't look all that special, but I love how relatively new and clean everything felt. What's more, even though we saw a steady stream of folks walk in ahead of us both times we came here, we've never had to wait for a table, as they have a good amount of seating to offer. As for the menu, it's on the simple side, but there's a good mix of dishes and options to choose from - breakfast options, buns, dumplings/wonton, appetizers, soups, noodle soups, dry noodle dishes, rice bowls, cold dishes, stir-fried dishes, and a bunch of Sichuan-Hunan specialties. They also might have a hot pot offering as well, but we didn't see it/try it since we were here for a late breakfast. -- SOY TOFU PUDDING This looked terrific when it came out, but it tasted more solid than spectacular. Although the portion size was great and the tofu part was good, I wish there was more meat in this and it had a stronger savory element. -- CHINESE CURELLER/DONUT To be honest, this looked almost artificial when it first came out, but it was actually great. The donut was a nice, golden brown, the dough wasn't dense, and the texture was great - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus, it wasn't the least bit oily! -- CHINESE SAVORY CREPE Pretty solid overall. Although a few of the slices of beef were a touch dry, they tasted great and were complemented well by the eggs, hoisin sauce, and the seasoning on it. Plus, the crepe had a nice texture to it - crisp with a slight chew. -- FRIED PORK BUN Ehh...these were fine, I guess. Sadly, the bottoms looked more burnt than browned and the buns themselves felt a little bready. Still, I liked how soft they were and the filling had a nice bit of porkiness. -- WONTONS IN CHICKEN SOUP While it may not be an exciting dish, this was actually my favorite thing here. There was a generous amount of wontons, which were juicy and had a lot of shrimp in it, and the soup was so warm and comforting. -- PORK & SHRIMP DUMPLINGS Pretty standard, but not necessarily in a bad way - it tasted the way it should. Every dumpling was plump and I liked that the skins weren't very thick. As for the filling, it could've been juicier, but it was largely fine otherwise. -- BRAISED PORK RICE BOWL Just like most of the dishes we've tried, this wasn't bad, but it amaze like we hoped it would. At a glance, this looked great and came with a lot of braised pork. That being said, most of the chunks were super fatty and I wish there had been more of the sauce. Based purely on the food, Tai Chi Cuisine is decent enough of a spot, but it's hard to look past the service issues we've had. The first time we stopped in, the servers were efficient, but we have had to ask multiple times for things that don't always get delivered. For example, during our most recent visit, they never gave us the white pepper we asked for nor the Stir Fried String Beans we had ordered. Thankfully, we didn't have any problems getting the latter taken off our bill, but it was ironic that the one who did it for us at the register was also the one who told us twice that she would come back with our dish. All in all, I can certainly see why folks might like some of the dishes we had, but I can't say that anything that we tried really set itself apart from what you can find elsewhere. As such, THREE AND A HALF STARS for the food feels about right, but easily rounded down for the service.