Tai Chi Classes
Discover the Benefits of Tai Chi
Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Ch'uan with Sensei Charles Barrett
Improve Your Balance • Reduce Stress • Increase Flexibility • Strengthen Mind and Body
Experience the Art of Tai Chi
Discover the remarkable benefits of Tai Chi Ch'uan, an ancient Chinese martial art practiced today by millions of people worldwide for its gentle movements, relaxation, balance, and overall wellness.
Under the guidance of Sensei Charles Barrett, students can experience traditional Yang Style Tai Chi in a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
With more than 53 years of martial arts training and over 28 years of Tai Chi teaching experience on Long Island, Sensei Barrett brings a lifetime of knowledge and dedication to every class.
Whether you are a beginner, an older adult seeking gentle exercise, or an experienced martial artist, instruction is adapted to your individual abilities and goals.
The Many Benefits of Tai Chi
Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi combines slow, flowing movements with controlled breathing, relaxation, concentration, and body awareness.
Regular practice may provide a variety of benefits:
- Improved Balance and Stability: Develop greater coordination and confidence in everyday movement.
- Increased Flexibility and Mobility: Gentle movements encourage a comfortable range of motion.
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation: Mindful movement encourages relaxation and mental clarity.
- Better Posture and Coordination: Learn to move with improved alignment and control.
- Gentle, Low-Impact Exercise: Tai Chi can be adapted to different ages and fitness levels.
- Improved Confidence and Well-Being: Practice encourages concentration, patience, and self-awareness.
Tai Chi is particularly popular among older adults because it provides gentle exercise without strenuous physical activity. Research suggests it may improve balance and help reduce falls in older adults.
Discover the Benefits of Tai Chi
Sensei Barrett teaches traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Ch'uan, emphasizing proper body mechanics, relaxed movement, balance, coordination, and the connection between mind and body.Students progress at a comfortable pace while learning the movements and principles of the Tai Chi form.Classes may include gentle warm-up exercises, breathing awareness, balance training, and step-by-step instruction in the traditional form.No previous martial arts experience is necessary.
Tai Chi for Adults and Seniors
Tai Chi offers an enjoyable way to remain active while developing greater confidence in movement.Its gentle, flowing techniques make it particularly appealing to adults and seniors who prefer a low-impact approach to exercise.Instruction can be adapted to the needs of individuals and groups, with emphasis on safety, comfort, and gradual progress.The goal is not competition or physical force, but rather improved movement, relaxation, coordination, and a greater sense of personal well-being.
About Your Instructor — Sensei Charles Barrett
Sensei Charles Barrett has dedicated more than five decades to studying, practicing, and teaching traditional martial arts.A sixth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and an experienced instructor in several martial arts disciplines, Sensei Barrett has spent more than 28 years sharing the benefits of Tai Chi with students throughout Long Island, New York.His teaching experience includes martial arts schools, senior centers, adult education programs, libraries, and senior living communities.His instructional philosophy emphasizes patience, individual attention, proper technique, and helping each student develop at their own pace.For Sensei Barrett, Tai Chi is more than exercise. It is a lifelong practice that encourages harmony between physical movement, mental concentration, and inner calm.
Tai Chi instruction may be arranged for:
- Private individuals and small groups
- Adults and senior citizens
- Senior centers and retirement communities
- Libraries and adult education programs
- Assisted living and residential care facilities
- Community organizations and wellness programs
Begin Your Tai Chi Journey Today
You are never too old to begin learning Tai Chi.Whether your goal is to improve balance, become more flexible, reduce everyday stress, or simply enjoy a relaxing and rewarding activity, Tai Chi offers an opportunity to develop both physical and mental well-being.Experience the benefits of traditional Yang Style Tai Chi with an instructor who brings decades of martial arts knowledge and a genuine commitment to his students.
Contact Sensei Charles Barrett
Private Instruction • Small Groups • Senior and Community Programs