Tai Chi Classes in Spring Hill, FL
Flowing movement, breath, and balance — an internal-arts practice in Spring Hill, FL.
Tai Chi at Owaza
Our internal-arts sessions blend Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and gentle movement into one class — a chance to slow down, breathe, move, and build balance in the same private dojo as every Owaza program. Classes are led by Joseph Easter and Owaza's senior team. We're also proud to count Dr. Juan Otero Jr., Hanshi — Grandmaster of Okinawan Goju Goshin-Ryu with over 58 years of experience — among our senior advisors; he brings deep Tai Chi expertise to Owaza and guides students through the internal forms. No large fitness crowds, no background noise — just focused, movement-based practice.
What Tai Chi training involves
Our sessions blend traditional Tai Chi slow-form practice with Qi Gong breathing and gentle mobility work — emphasizing balance, postural alignment, and the smooth transfer of weight through each movement. Students move through standing postures, joint-loosening warm-ups, and continuous-flow sequences that build coordination and internal calm over time. The emphasis is on quality of movement rather than speed or repetition, and the internal principles of relaxation, root, and intent give the practice a genuine martial arts framework — making the internal work tangible rather than abstract.
Who this class is for
Tai Chi at Owaza is structured for adults and seniors who want a low-impact, high-benefit practice — people managing joint stress, working on fall prevention, seeking stress reduction, or simply drawn to a moving meditation with a real martial arts lineage behind it. No prior martial arts experience is required. Newcomers are welcome at any point in the curriculum because the slow, deliberate pace of Tai Chi means you learn by doing from the first class.
Schedule and how to start
Tai Chi meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, with an open-mat session every other Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Classes are kept small so every student gets individual attention. The right first step is a phone call — Hanshi Jim Rivera and the Owaza team will answer your questions about the practice, the class times that fit your week, and what to wear and bring for a first class.