Crooked River T’ai Chi Ch’uan Center is a beautifully maintained, clean and fun place to practice martial arts. Jim’s knowledge and passion for T’ai Chi is evident in the multitude of classes and workshops offered at the Center. Sifu makes class fun and educational and it’s a great workout for the body, mind and soul.- David H.

I work in a stressful environment and I’m happy to say that T’ai Chi has really changed my life for the better. It’s given me better balance both mentally and physically. A great stress reliever and very relaxing. And I really like the tea! - Angela G.

Crooked River is a charming, comforting place. When you walk in, you’re always greeted with positive energy and offered tea or water. Jim and Jan are beautiful people and I’ve never felt better than I do when I am learning T’ai Chi. Sifu Jim is very well-educated and takes time and consideration to make sure you understand the lessons. - Kate

Crooked River T’ai Chi Ch’uan Center provides in-depth knowledge and skills, at all levels of t’ai chi forms, weapons, applications, and push hands development. Master Holz’ enjoyment in sharing his more than 30 years experience of t’ai chi practice is evident in his patient teaching style. Whether you are exploring t’ai chi for health, for internal energy development, for self-defense, or for competition (or all of these), you will learn and benefit much from the t’ai chi classes provided at Crooked River T’ai Chi Center in Parma, Ohio. - Irene Z.

Sifu Holz consistently demonstrates his thorough understanding of t’ai chi principles not only in class where he is always happy to demonstrate movements and answer questions, whether they are of a practical or theoretical nature, but in his comportment outside of class as well. I have never seen Sifu Holz be anything other than kind, friendly and generous with his time. We are very fortunate to have a t’ai chi instructor of Sifu Holz’s knowledge and ability in Northeast Ohio. Since attending classes at Crooked River T’ai Chi, I have noticed a great improvement in my balance and coordination as well as a greater sense of relaxation. Of equal importance to me is that practicing t’ai chi has rekindled the love of movement that a sedentary academic life had diminished. I would also like to add that, while an interest in Eastern philosophy is not necessary to benefit from t’ai chi, practicing t’ai chi under a quality instructor breathes life into such ideas like few other things can. - Derek S.

In the past, my martial arts training had been invested in Aikido for over ten years. But after my back surgery, I found that I could no longer do the kicks and throws that are required of Aikido. I wasn’t sure what was going to work for me in the way of exercise but I thought I was finished with the martial arts. I don’t exactly remember how it started but I tried a couple T’ai Chi classes at Crooked River and I’ve never stopped coming! That was over 2 years ago and a lot of things about my body have improved including better balance and improved flexibility. It used to be that if I dropped a tool at work, I would have to pick it up off the floor. Now I can catch the tool that slipped out of my hand before it hits the ground! I wish I would have tried T’ai Chi years ago. I highly recommend real t’ai chi classes taught by a true professional at Crooked River T'ai Chi Center in Parma, Ohio. - Steve K.