Best Tai Chi School Springfield Near Me

Jessica Grasmere: I have trained with Shifu Li for a long time now and have the utmost respect and trust in his teachings. He is “the real deal”. His approach with students of all ages is patient but disciplined. He is excellent at training kids and adults alike. Whether you’re training for self defense, fitness or mind body wellness, this is a great place to embark on your martial journey!

Janna Parrot: A phenomenal Kung Fu school. Shifu Li is an incredible martial arts instructor and it’s an honor to get to work with him.

Kyle “TSF Ginko” Yang: Great place to learn self defense and traditional shaolin Kung fu. Highly recommend!

Ed Balon: This is the best training I have ever received! Shifu Li is informative, skillful, and tough yet he makes it fun and memorable! Thank you Shifu!

Daniel Chase: This is a great school with a lot going for it.After years of studying a few different styles of Chinese martial arts, it was really important to me to find a taijiquan teacher who understands taiji as a martial art. Jeff is great. He has a deep knowledge of taiji principles and application, and enough background in other Chinese styles, to place everything we practice in the context of Chinese gong fu in general. For me, this was essential.In addition, the atmosphere fostered in the class is casual, but also collaborative and dedicated. There is a real sense of sincere and cooperative investigation into the usage of the art, with everyone helping each other to learn.There is also a real sense of freedom. Everyone is encouraged to make the training whatever they want it to be for themselves. This is refreshing.Less important, but also fun for me, the school comes from a great lineage (Dr. Yang Jwing Ming) and practices a somewhat rare older style of the Yang Taiji form.I feel super lucky to have this place right around the corner from me!

Juli Averill: My training at YMAA Western MA began in the fall of 2012 with Jeff Rosen. With a strong Taekwondo background I was curious how Tai Chi could complement my martial arts practice with its mix of health and healing and close-range martial principles. I cannot say enough about the high caliber martial arts instruction, or the supportive YMAA Tai Chi class community. There is something here for everyone: those who are hoping for health/healing, or martial training will find a great home at YMAA Western MA, and the good-humored and excellent instruction of Jeff, Dvora, and Terri is not to be missed!

Krista Gile: I've practiced Tai Chi several places as a complement to my other martial arts training. I was very glad to find this group! Because of time constraints, I've only been attending the "Level II" training, which offers a rich set of energy/power and partner exercises. This group has offered a great depth of insight in a context that is welcoming and accepting. A great find!

Kevin Germain: Jeff Rosen is by far an excellent, patient, and knowledgable teacher of yang style tai chi. we are very fortunate to have him in this area. And, actually, this goes for the whole group who study with him as well. everyone is very welcoming and great to work with. It is genuinely a great place with great people to train with.

Dvora Eisenstein: A fun, curious, sincere group to play with. Friendly and welcoming. We follow the YMAA curriculum and emphasize softness. We practice in a beautiful space with large windows overlooking the river. And - the first week is free!

Brian Anderson: This practice group is amazing! Jeff has a very deep working knowledge of Tai Chi and related forms and a rare ability to teach at every level with the same amount of interest and passion. Dvora brings the same qualities to the study of Qigong and the combination is really powerful! The environment is welcoming and supportive and I feel that I can explore the richness of this tradition at my own pace. At the same time there is always the sense that I can take it as far as I could possibly want to go. The students I've been practicing with are friendly and humble and the classes are fun!