Here are some of the best Tai Chi teachers and classes in the Indianapolis area.
1. Ling’s Oriental Martial Arts
Dr. Zhichao Ling has been practicing Taiji for over 30 years. He has studied Yang style Taiji, Chen style Taiji, Taiji push hands, Taiji Qin Na (seizing and controlling), Taiji sword, and Taiji applications. He became a 7th generation Yang style instructor under shifu Huang Dongying and grand master Fu Shengyuan.
He has earned a 5th degree black belt in Okinawa Kobudo Kokusairengokai, and 6th degree black belt in Shorinryu Shorinkan Karate. He trained Keijutsukai Aikido with sensei Michael Bandy and has attained Renshi Roku Dan, 6th degree black belt.
Dr. Ling has been active in Professional Karate Commission (PKC) state tournaments, both as a judge and a competitor. He received PKC National Champions 1st place in Kata and 2nd place in Kobudo Weapons awards in 2022 and PKC Region II Champions awards annually from 2012 – 2022. In 2014 he became a Hall of Fame member and received Molum Combat Arts Honor Society Yap Suk Dai Ji Award. Ohio International Chinese Martial Arts Championship 2019 & 2022 gold medalist in Taiji open hand form and Taiji Sword form and coach for Taiji and Kung Fu Gold and Silver medalists.
Dr. Zhichao Ling is also a licensed sports and medical massage therapist and certified Reiki master. He is an experienced acupressure therapist with more than 20 years of practice.
You can learn more about Dr. Ling at https://lingsorientalmartialarts.com/about.html
Location: Ling’s Oriental Martial Arts
Address: 176 W Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032
Class Schedule: https://lingsorientalmartialarts.com/taiji.html
Class Schedule for all the martial arts classes offered at the dojo: https://lingsorientalmartialarts.com/schedule.html
2. Tai Chi Wellbeing
Christine Bhe is a 5th Degree black belt in Yang style Tai Chi and has many certifications and achievements in Tai Chi and Qi Gong training. You can learn more about Christine at https://taichiwellbeing.com/about-1
Class Schedule: https://taichiwellbeing.com/in-person
Location: Dance Creations Academy
Address: 9257 Castlegate Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256.
Christine also teaches Tai Chi classes at various libraries in the Indianapolis area. You can learn about these classes at https://attend.indypl.org/events?n=90&term=tai+chi&r=days
3. Indy Tai Chi
Dustin McCreery of Indy Tai Chi has been practicing martial arts for over 20 years. For over 10 years he has been studying Tai Chi Chuan intimately with his teacher, Master John Charlton, under the instruction of Grandmaster William C.C. Chen. He has taught hundreds of people in group or private lessons since 2018.
Indy Tai Chi’s classes range from focusing on the meditative healing benefits of Tai Chi, to the fighting applications of the art.
Class Schedule: www.indytaichi.com/classes-options
Location: Varies
Dustin also teaches at Indy Movement Arts: https://www.indymovementarts.org/general-6-5
Dustin also leads the Protectors Club for children, teens, and adults to learn Taiji, self defense, and martial arts skills at White Pine Wilderness Academy. You can learn more at https://www.whitepinewilderness.org/class/protectors-club/
4. Mindful Taichi
Ying Wang teaches Chen Style Taijiquan and is a 13th-generation ICH inheritor of Chen-style Taijiquan.
Location: In Carmel, Varies
Class Schedule: https://mindfultaichi.org/workplace-wellness
They also offer a 3-day Tai Chi Retreat. You can learn more at https://mindfultaichi.org/fall-taichi-retreat-2026
5. TigerLily Eastern Arts
They practice a Yang style form of Tai Ji Chuan in the system of Grandmaster William C.C. Chen.
Location: Fitness By Design
Address: 1355 W. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260
Class Schedule: https://tigerlilyeasternarts.org/schedule-of-classes.html#/
6. JCC Tai Chi Classes
Tracy Brunner is a Tai Chi for Health Institute Certified Instructor and has taught classes at the JCC since 2009. She is passionate about helping students improve their balance, stamina, breathing, flexibility, and posture while having fun with this ancient practice of meditation in motion. Although tai chi is a martial arts form, Tracy is certified to teach it as a slow and gentle exercise targeted toward improving individual health and well being.
Address: 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Class Schedule: https://jccindy.org/tai-chi-classes
7. Irvington Wellness Center
LinDel teaches Tai Chi Chi Kung, a 13-movement short form of Yang Family tai chi as developed by Grandmaster Mantak Chia (author of over 30 books on practicing Chi Kung for health and longevity). Because this is a short form, the moves can be learned fairly quickly. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space to do the form so it’s easier to practice on your own. LinDel teaches in a fun, non-intimidating way and believes, “if you can pat your head and rub your belly at the same time, you can learn tai chi.
Address: 17 N Layman Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Class Schedule: https://www.irvingtonwellnesscenter.com/tai-chi-qi-gong
Have you found any other Tai Chi classes in the Indy area? If so, please let us know!
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