Best Tai Chi School Mississauga Near Me

4worldlovers: We love to teach and share our passion for tai chi, qi gong and push hands.

Gain tremendous health benefits while learning an ancient Chinese practice to achieve balance of body, mind & spirit.

The long pole is an important training tool for serious tai chi practitioners. The exercises train the internal core strength of the person and as well as the core’s connection to the whole body. Just a few minutes of working out with the long pole will completely exhaust even a fit athlete.

Though they may be referred to as "basic," they are anything but simple. Incorporating these principles into our body and movements takes years of mindful practice.

​I enjoyed all of my classes at Ji Hong with the masterful instructors. I felt welcomed and included In their community of resilient learners, young and not-so-young. The exercises are fun and challenging. I know my general fitness and concentration improved as a result of my time at Ji Hong.

I’ve been practicing Tai Chi for many years under Sifu Bao Sen Liang’s wise guidance. I’ve learnt (and keep learning) that beyond the mechanical form, his teachings help me relate better with my body, with my mind and with my surroundings. I find this powerful and extremely helpful for my physical health my psychological wellbeing and my effectiveness at work.

I used to see a chiropractor every week for my back pain. I was told that 17 of my vertebrae were misaligned. But after practicing tai chi for 2 years, I did not need to see my chiropractor anymore. 10 years practicing tai chi now and still no need to see a chiropractor.

4worldlovers:
Originally from Moscow, Russia, at the age of 21 I was diagnosed with cancer of blood and given six months to live. Out of desperation, I turned from traditional medicine to Chinese medicine, Tai Chi and QiGong (Chi Kung)


Miraculously, after several months, I was given a clean bill of health.

My life saving experience led me to travel to China, Thailand and Europe in a search of a deeper understanding of the power of body and mind. I haven’t seen a doctor since.

Since that time, practice of Tai Chi and QiGong has become a part of my life. I’ve been practicing and teaching Tai Chi and QiGong (Chi Kung) for over 25 years. I am happy to share this ancient practice with you.

"What is a man without energy? Nothing - nothing at all." - Mark Twain

Irina teaches Qigong (Chi Kung 氣功) Classes & Tai Chi with a single purpose - to improve your health FOR LIFE!

Irina's programs created with one single purpose of helping her students to attain health levels that they have set for themselves and getting the results that they came for.

"I tried several different Qigong practitioners as well as DVD’s before coming to Irina Benoit. The Qigong therapy that Irina leads is definitely the most thorough I have experienced, but it has yielded the greatest results for me personally. I have found her classes extremely rewarding, and afterwards I enjoyed a profound feeling of well-being. Irina is an inspiring teacher; I’d highly recommend her." - C.C. (Mississauga)

Irina's students come from being at different levels of physical fitness, however just after a few classes they enjoy bigger energy reserves in their everyday life and being able to do more in one single day than they could have done previously in a week! The long term effects have shown health improvements from regular QiGong and Tai Chi practice.

Irina is committed to the continuous development of healing arts of Tai Chi & Qigong in Toronto (GTA & Mississauga), Canada and throughout the world.

If you would like to sign up for QiGong classes (Chi Kung 氣功), Tai Chi classes or you are unsure which class is right for you, please Contact Irina Benoit today.

We are located in Mississauga. The closest major intersection to our location is Dixie Rd. and Matheson Blvd. Our building is on the south west corner of Matheson Blvd. and Explorer drive.

4worldlovers:
Providing Premier Martial Arts Instruction to the Community of Mississauga for Over 35 Years!


Jayna started this program because we felt she was very shy and quiet and would not speak up and express herself. What she is learning in karate is helping her be more positive, greater self-esteem and she speaks up when needed to communicate effectively with others.


Karate has taught me how to defend myself and others. In karate I have to be patient and work very hard to get my next belt. I have to pay attention to Sensei and focus on kata so I can learn and get better. Karate helps me pay attention in school. - Michael "As parents we continue to see Michael grow in confidence and self esteem as he progresses through his Karate program. Michael is starting to understand that hard work and dedication is required in anything you do in life, and I believe this comes from his exposure to Karate." - Michael's Dad


Because it is the best dojo around with the most flexibility/variety in classes for adults. The instructors are excellent and they make you feel like you belong and are welcomed.


"The benefits of Jacob we've seen is confidence because he can say his speech in front of people, speak up in show and tell, and say hi to me at school. Jacob shows independence by remembering to read his book, doing his homework, and playing with his little brother. He shows respect by listening to Mom and Dad, and taking turns with ipads and toys. Jacob always has a smile and he is very excited to grade for his ORANGE BELT!"

Recently one of our neighbours had mentioned how respectful Christopher was. When the parent asked Christopher who taught him that level of respect he immediately mentioned us, his parents, but quickly added "I learn a lot about respect at Karate too!" We have always tried to teach Christopher respect, it's nice to know that by him participating in Karate, the Academy of Martial Arts promotes the same values that we try to instil in him each day.

Since I started attending the Academy of Martial Arts, I have had such a great experience. There is such a positive attitude as soon as you step through the doors and everyone is nice. I've been focusing on becoming a black belt more than ever before, something changed and now its more of a need to come to the dojo than a work out, because I want to achieve getting to black belt level. I am a lot more confident than I was before, especially when shouting my kiai, which I used to be shy of shouting in the dojo. I am not as nervous to present my kata in front of the class if necessary because I know that being there will give me a new set of improvements to make my kata better. I am trying very hard to improve my fitness level because I am still learning. Warm up is when I struggle the most because of push ups but part of why I come is to improve on upper body strength. I try my best to make it to the dojo at least two times a week because I don't want to let go of my goal and since I had joined for a team for the tournament I now come about four times a week. I find it a good way to bond with other people in the dojo as well as improve myself. Every time I come with a positive attitude and I am ready for what each class throws at me. I am happy to have found the Academy of Martial Arts because it has a great experience and a hope to a lot more.