True Tai Chi

I cannot recommend TrueTaiChi classes highly enough. I have no background in tai chi and didn’t know what to expect, but Stephan was so welcoming and teaches with such patience, I felt comfortable right from the beginning. Stephan is so well known he attracts very experienced students, but because of the way he teaches, you can be a rank beginner standing right next to someone with tons of martial arts experience and you will each get what you need to progress. I really like the atmosphere Stephan creates in class; I don’t feel pressured, just inspired to train my hardest. As for the benefits of Chen style tai chi: you will strengthen your muscles and stabilizers in these classes like no-​where else. It is incredible stuff and will improve your performance in every other sport — or just daily life. Under Stephan’s training, my old running injuries have resolved and I am now running again after years on the sidelines. Another plus: no uniforms or belts, just deep training (and plenty of laughs — TrueTaiChi folks are nice!)

For anyone who is interested in learning more about Taichi, this is definitely the place. Common misconceptions about Taichi are that it is slow, soft, best for old people and not a real martial art. While Taichi can be slow and soft, it is also fast and steel at the same time. True Taichi is a balanced combination of these features, which is delivered throughout Stephan’s teaching.
I’ve been training Chen Style Taichi, from which all other Taichi styles were derived, for about 4 years and about 1.5 years with Stephan. From my experience of training with him, I can definitely say that he is a true martial artist by skills and an highly effective teacher by experience. Comparing to my previous trainer, Stephan’s students generally have higher levels of mastering the art. I would highly recommend True Tai Chi.

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

This is it. This is the best Chen Style Tai Chi found in the area. This may sound bold, but I dare anyone to take class from another Chen teacher in the area and then take Stephan’s class. I guarantee you won’t find the richness or the quality of instruction anywhere else. Stephan knows his stuff and better yet, he knows how to teach constructively and effectively. We have young people and folks in their sixties in our class. He challenges us individually where we need to be challenged and also guides us gently according to our own abilities. If you have any interest in tai chi, go here. This is the place that will go beyond your expectations.

I am a martial artist of 25 years coming from a grappling background. I have studied Chen TaiJi with Stephan Berwick for seven years. Stephan shows the essential principals of the internal martial arts allowing a novice to advance to the level they wish to take the Chen system to, which can be from health to combat. I highly recommend this class.