Tao Institute

Welcome to Tao Institute, a school dedicated to Traditional Chinese Internal Martial Arts located in the heart of Downtown Asheville, NC. Our curriculum emphasizes the cultivation of energy through Taoist meditation and qi gong, alongside various martial arts styles including Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, Dragon Style Baguazhang, and Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Students engage in weapon form training, all rooted in Tao philosophy. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, we offer a comprehensive training experience from beginner to advanced levels, focusing on the principles of Taoism.