I found Kris Brinker's Just Breathe Tai Chi classes through an online search at the beginning of…read morethe pandemic. Her demo of the Cheng Man Ching form was easy to follow and beautifully choreographed. Kris was responsive and friendly when I contacted her, and I am now completing my third live online course with her, along with subscribing to her recorded "on demand" classes that are available. These classes have made a difference for me, and I will continue!

Kris' style of teaching is easy to follow and advancement is quite rapid with each class building…read moreon the prior lesson. The class is centred around the Cheng Man Ching 37, which turns out to have 60 plus movements--the 37 refers to the number of unique movements and some repeat throughout the form. Kris also has some great relationships with other instructors who occasionally make a guest appearance and provide demonstrations. Classes are held weekly, with 14-15 classes to a session, which is sufficient time to learn the basics of approximately one-third of the form (with some practice at home). Students are also given access to videos to help their practice between classes, which helps enormously! Personally, I have found Tai Chi both rewarding and challenging. It takes some physical and mental stamina to master the moves--which is a great distraction from the rigors of an otherwise busy life. The amount of effort expended is up to the individual, students range from 13 to 83 years of age all advancing at their own rate. Tai Chi has improved my own balance and core strength which has positively impacted other sports such as skiing and cycling. I like it, and would recommend that everyone tries it!

Cain is the teacher who inspires his students with the love of his subject. I take classes with him…read moreat the Rockville (MD) Senior Center. The benefits of practicing Tai Chi are many. It's good for balance, better sleep, your brain, general health and especially for senior citizens. It requires some dedication and time to begin to experience benefits.

Excellent teacher. Cain has a wonderful calm presence and patience. Clearly his years of experience…read moremake all the difference. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn REAL taichi.

Jorge is an excellent instructor and has a very welcoming and helpful group of dedicated students…read more His classes are good for beginning to very experienced practitioners. The tone of the class is serious and respectful. I highly recommend for anyone interested in learning or practicing Tai Chi.

Wonderful human and instructor. Highly knowledgeable and goes the extra mile. He teaches beginners…read moreand advanced students.

The focus is on personal development. Leg strength and balance are important but the mental aspect…read moreof study is emphasized. Meditation and breathing, recognizing your body's signals, learning to relax the body and mind, are part of the curriculum. There is no competition with others, just improvement of yourself which I find very important.

From the owner: Tai Chi classes since 1975.read more

Still a great endeavour ! Enjoyable and helpful for balance flexibility and golf (runnong &…read moreswimming too) Alas, no early morning classes ... yet.

This is an excellent martial arts school, they offer so much to their students, such as Tai Chi,…read moreQigong and Northern Shaolin Kung fu. Master (Sifu) Billy Greer is a very knowledgeable teacher who over sees all the classes first hand. They have a very large training hall, There's plenty of space to have more than one class at the same time. Sifu Billy also gives back to the community with fund raising(s). So I highly recommend their school to try. Plus they offer free classes as well.

If your looking for quality Tai Chi training in the Fairfax area I highly recommend checking out…read moreStill Water Tai Chi Center! After 26 years of training I still walk away in awe of Sifu Gilmer every time I train with him! Patrick Bast, 4th Dan DKI Ryukyu Kempo, 4th Dan Tomiki Aikido, 2nd Dan Kenkojuko Shotokan Karate

I took Still Water's Women's Defense Class with my 13 year old daughter. I highly recommend this…read moreclass, without reservation. Dante and his team taught the important life skills of developing awareness, examples of potentially dangerous situation, and how to get out of them. It was not only extremely informative, but also fun, and we left much more confident about how to deal if ever faced with such a situation. All girls/women from Middle School, High School, College, and adults should take this class. We plan to repeat at least annually to reinforce what has already been learned.

My wife & I were gifted a Groupon for classes in 2020 and we've been going ever since. Informal &…read morefriendly, which is perfect for us. The teacher & student teachers are patient & accommodating and we enjoy ourselves & are glad to have widened our circle of friends. Still going strong...

Excellent Instruction Very thorough and patient instructor…read more I highly recommend Full Circle and Sifu Mike

Joanne Chang is a tremendously patient teacher of Tai Chi. She teaches at two locations: In…read moreKensington and Rockville. Beginners are welcome, there is a wide variety of students and I find everyone to be very friendly and supportive of each other. Yes Tai Chi has a foundation in self-defense but it is also tremendously relaxing and energizing. If you are looking for a new way to improve your health and well-being I urge you to give this a try. There's no better teacher. Joanne's teachers are a direct lineage from Cheng Man-ching who created this "short form" style of Tai Chi. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I've been taking Tai Chi classes on and off for a number of years. These classes are the right size…read morefor me to learn and improve. Combined with a fun and supportive teaching style that focuses on fundamentals as well as advanced application means a great experience for beginners and those like me wanting form correction. I'm more relaxed and energized after each class so I always look forward to the next class. My work schedule means I have to miss some classes and they are incredibly flexible about making up classes. There is an optional Saturday session which is like a free extra class. Convenient to Rockville (Wed) and Kensington (Thu & Sat.)

I initially looked into Tai-Chi at the recommendation of my doctor of osteopathy to help with back…read moreand joint issues (at a point where normal doctors had completely failed, not just to address, but even to identify what my issues were). After only a couple months, I was seeing signs of relief, not just in the affected areas, but in many other areas. My lower back opened up, I gained flexibility, and found increased vitality and stamina. It's important to note that I didn't just experience relief from pain or the ability to manage pain, but have gained some actual healing and strength. It hasn't been an instant-fix miracle: the process has been gradual, but that's the Tai-Chi way: taking the time to build real strength, to re-orient your body to move through the world in a healthy manner, not just masking symptoms. I'm feeling healthier than I have in years, and am so grateful to have stumbled upon this school. Be careful going with your run-of-the-mill, community-center, inauthentic Tai-chi programs. The old Chen style, taught in this way with a blend of Eastern and Western teaching styles, is the real deal.

This is one of the best excercise, martial arts and overall physical practice to take with Stephan…read more He's a true teacher and expert in Tai Chi. Highly recommend it.

Lovely studio, so many options for classes and all the instructors and owner are amazing!! Thank…read moreyou Kaitlyn for the wonderful class.

I was impressed with Vint Hill Yoga & Fitness. Really enjoyed the Warrior Rythym class led by Dana…read more I like that they offer more than just yoga. Love the location. Perfect buddy outing; yoga/fitness class, lunch, shopping, and beer/wine all next to each other.