Worst experience ever. I came in for some classes. I was approached by very racist woman. She…read moreassumed because of my ethnicity I didn't believe in equal rights. Kept making references to women working. WTAF? Then one day in class, the teacher says he's only going to teach half the class. He never said someone else would be taking over. So I asked if we could refunded 50%. He wrote me a letter. Included a full refund and asked me to never come back. Low quality instructions. If you want a too notch teacher try TC society about an hour north in OC.

Master Henry is amazing! Tai Chi definitely helped my balance and coordination. The people in…read moreclass are very welcoming.

A beautiful garden with exotic flowers, succulents, and plants overlooking Encinitas beach--what a…read moreperfect spot to visit whether you want to quietly meditate or just simply enjoy the scenery! The view is breathtaking and magically erases any stress you may have. If you're interested in taking a medication class, they have one on Wednesdays at 12pm. Stop by for a visit. You'll thank me later.

Visited the beautiful gardens here while in Encinitas, and appreciated the stunning ocean views…read more The gardens are lush; I felt like I had been transported to a tropical rainforest. The benches perched at the top with sweeping views of the ocean are perfect for meditating and disconnecting. So glad I visited this little slice of paradise. Free entry, free street parking. They do accept donations.

Nice open park to workout, let your dog off the leash, or bring your kiddos ( if you have).read more

Best Neighborhood Park in La Jolla! I come here regularly and treat it with respect…read more There are regular Yoga and Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) Classes for every level! I even saw a Senior Fitness class. This is truly a community park. Families will picnic, kids celebrate birthdays, walkers, and dogs daily. Come on out, Enjoy the morning dew, the afternoon sun and the beautiful full moon!

Anytime any family and friends are in town, I take them down to see the La Jolla coves. Beautiful…read morescenery on a sunny day! There are plenty of public street parking and also parking garages. Once you get past the stench of the sea lions, you can enjoy yourself more. It does take some getting used to! There are typically some street vendors there selling apparel. Some really cool hand crafted items. Just go where the wind takes you and enjoy yourself! Do NOT bother the sea lions, they can and will be aggressive if you get too close.

We made a short stop at La Jolla Cove and enjoyed the cliff views and sea lions. It was awesome…read morewatching them in their natural habitat and seeing them interact with each other. We arrived on a busy Sunday mid-morning, and parking was somewhat challenging, but we managed. Definitely a nice stop if you are visiting San Diego, but beware that it is a very busy area.

I have so many fond memories of Balboa Park and I look forward to making more, from Halloween…read moreparties at the San Diego Air and Space Museum and my friend's wedding to exploring Spanish Village Art Center for the first time, visiting the Botanical Building, going to the Japanese Friendship Garden, discovering the museums, and experiencing December Nights. San Diego wouldn't be the same without this beautiful landmark!

Word to the wise, do your research and know where you're going beforehand. Unfortunately we just…read moredecided to come spur of the moment and didn't really know what we were doing. So apparently there are a lot of parking lots which are not free, $10 unless you're a native and have a pass. We found one lot, called lower inspiration that's free for 3 hours. Also, we didn't realize how big that place is, with so much to see! There are museums, places to eat, the zoo, a playground for kids and I'm sure so much more. The museums are not free, they do sell passes or individual tickets. It's a nice place to spend a day or even a few hours.

Peter Wu is a wonderful teacher. He is knowledgeable, skilled, and kind. I highly recommend him for…read moreall levels, ages, and abilities.

This school has helped my back immensely in the 3.5 months I've been here!…read moreDuring my forties, I injured my back repeatedly. 3 years ago at the age of 48 I finally had an MRI. I have mild to moderate wedge compressions on 8 vertebrae and 4 disc bulges, one of which became a herniated disc about two years ago. Physical therapy and chiropractors seemed to aggravate the herniated disc. I ended up in severe pain after those sessions with limited mobility for weeks. Additionally, since the herniated disc, I've lost significant muscle mass (especially in my legs as I was no longer able to bend down and had severely limited mobility for months). The herniated disc also caused sciatica, which would cause muscles in my leg or hips to tense up to where I was unable to bend them, numbness in my upper left leg, and occasionally extreme nerve pain in my upper left leg. Enter Balance Martial Arts and Shifu Peter Wu! Although I had hoped that the Tai Chi would help with my posture and provide some improvement, Shifu Peter Wu taught me several Qigong exercises which have had an enormously beneficial effect on me. Years of being in a desk job created a slight, but noticeable hunch in my back. When I was younger (30's), the only way to fix it would be visits to the chiropractor, however the fixes would only last days. After practicing one of Shifu Peter's Qigongs for a few weeks, I was able to resolve that issue for over a month now with occasional practices of the exercise. I was never able to fix that on my own before! Additionally, the standing exercises he has taught me, has helped strengthen my lower back and hip girdle significantly. That coupled with seated Qigong with postural corrections, and some other exercises he taught me, I've eliminated most of the pain in my lower back. The stances from the standing exercises and Tai Chi have additionally started building up my leg strength again. All of this has had a significant increase on my mobility and energy levels. After years of "good and bad days", where good days meant only mild pain, I now see a light at the end of the tunnel! Now my good days mean no pain and I have increased range of motion! This has only been with 3.5 months. I can't wait to see how much better I'll be in another year. Shifu Peter is one of the few people who's had an opportunity to train in Chen Village (the birthplace of Tai Chi), as well as at the Shaolin temple. His teaching style is great, supplying me with new information and refinements in every class, and he is extremely supportive and flexible in showing me exercises to help improve my practice, and to help me along with my back. There's still a long road ahead of me for fixing all of the issues in my back, but I haven't had this much success in any other methodology I've tried, let alone in such a short period of time. I can't give enough accolades to Shifu Peter Wu and the practices that he's taught me!

The staff at this location are amazing, very professional, vide is very positive and relaxing,…read moreoverall outstanding dedicated customer service. If you want to try acupuncture for the first time like me, this is the spot and if you have done before the customer service here is top notch. Jay Munoz

I enjoy many things about this place; it's small and friendly, and most of the instructors are kind…read moreand knowledgeable. But you are more interested, probably, in what I don't like: Rocco Ragano. He's a Nia instructor who titters when the class makes mistakes based on "assumptions", which means we assume he was about to do the same thing again and followed that instinct, when he's instead changing it up without any verbal communication. He is a classically trained dancer besides, so his choreography is overly complicated, and he's talented enough that he can't comprehend or assist people who aren't already proficient--not traits you want in a teacher. Imagine trying to learn basic math from a astrophysicist who has an internalized understanding of numbers, and can't imagine why you don't just get it: he's the Nia equivalent of that. And there's a touch of malice too; he seems to delight in the mistakes of his students, even when the mistakes are due to his poor leadership. I was so frustrated and ashamed that I didn't stay for his cool-down. I left in the middle of another overly complicated routine, with just 7 minutes of class left--I couldn't endure any more of him. When I walked out the door, he was smiling smugly in the mirror, like it was an accomplishment to distort the meaning and purpose of Nia to the point that a student *who truly enjoys it* has a miserable experience, gives up and goes home. Other instructors though, are marvelous, helpful, and even inspiring. I would avoid that man, unless you are already a Nia and dance star. Otherwise, prepare to be alienated.

Awesome group !!! Great people enjoying Tai Chi learning…read moreexperience with wonderful instructors

I started Tai Chi at the Senior Center on Country Club over a year ago. Now I go 4 or 5 times a…read moreweek. It's a very relaxing and satisfying exercise that strengthens the body and settles the mind. Besides the enjoyment of it, my blood pressure is 10 points or more lower, my minor aches and pains (I'm 76) trouble me less, and my balance is noticeably improved. The people, especially the instructors, are friendly and encouraging. Complete beginners are put in the middle and told to just copy. No one is ever made to feel incompetent, The emphasis is on progression , not perfection. Everyone learns at their own pace with instruction offered at most group sessions. A thoroughly satisfying way to relax, have fun, and improve the body!

World class tai chi and qi gong. Master Han and Jane are gifted practitioners and teachers. They…read moreare brimming with love for their students, and know how to teach no matter what your level is.

Hands down the best Chen Taijiquan in San Diego, California and likely the nation!…read moreI'm not speaking in hyperbole. Master Han is the designated representative for Chen Family Style Taiji Quan by the governing body out of the Chen Family. I have been attending for 6 years now and have markedly improved the 8 skills. I can't recommend Taiji enough as a Lifelong Mind-Body Unity practice and this is the best place to receive this treasure. Not only is the Taiji top quality, the Golden Rishi Qigong technique is more than incredible, something worth spending thousands to learn, but you get it for the low monthly tuition. Just try it. Please!