About 4 Winds Martial Arts & Tai Chi
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Monday: 9AM - 9PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 9PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 9PM
Thursday: 9AM - 9PM
Friday: 9AM - 6PM
Saturday: 9AM - 6PM
Sunday: Closed
4 Winds Martial Arts & Tai Chi has been at its current location for 9 years, offering a welcoming "family" environment for martial arts training. The lead instructor, Sifu Bob Melander, has over 33 years of experience and holds a 7th degree black belt. The school provides practical self-defense training, exercise, and fun for teens and adults. Sifu Bob is also a certified Tai Chi instructor, teaching Qigong and Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, which can be practiced by people of all ages due to its gentle, low-impact movements. Students praise Sifu Bob's exceptional teaching abilities, patience, and depth of knowledge. He challenges his students to push their limits and helps them feel stronger and more empowered in their practice. The school has created a supportive community, with students expressing a strong sense of camaraderie and appreciation for their fellow classmates. Whether you're new to martial arts or have years of experience, 4 Winds Martial Arts & Tai Chi offers an inclusive and transformative training environment under the guidance of a highly skilled and dedicated instructor.
Sifu Bob is the most amazing! I greatly enjoy going to Tai Chi class at 4 Winds. It helps me de-stress and improve some aches and pains in my body. Everyone is so nice and welcoming! This is second home!!
As a current level 2 Tai Chi student at 4 winds and someone with previous Kung Fu and Tai Chi experience I have to say that Sifu Bob's classes are extraordinary. Every class imparts some new insight that includes the martial application. He's very personable and patient, and the classes are affordable.
I took martial arts with Sifu Bob for a couple of years, starting right before the pandemic. The only reason I'm not there anymore is because I'm in another part of the state. Man, do I miss him and everyone else so much! He taught me so much in 2 years, even through virtual classes when it was needed. Not many instructors have the patience and knowledge to teach their students the way Sifu Bob did. He pushed me to challenge myself and helped me feel stronger and more empowered in my practice. I don't think I'll ever find another instructor like Sifu nor fellow classmates like those at 4 Winds.