SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS
Free Tai Chi Seminar – Held at the Kwoon Training Center on February 18, 2023, 2-4 pm
No Classes February 20. 2023- Federal Holiday: Presidents Day
INTERNAL SELF DEFENSE APPLICATION WORKSHOP
On January 21, 2023, Sifu Paul Ramos conducted a workshop on Internal Martial Arts Self Defense Applications. It was held at Roda Movement Center in Takoma Park MD. 16 participants took part in the event which looked at approximately 18 postures, predominantly from Yang Tai Chi while working multiple applications for each. Some techniques were used against single or double punches while other options practiced were against grabs, holds, and Qinna techniques. Some techniques explored the uses found in BaguaZhang or Xing-I Chuan as well. The 4- hour intensive seemed to fly by and by the time it was over the participants had a solid grounding, as well as new understandings from practicing with partners of varying sizes and skill levels. The feedback was very positive as many had not realized that the techniques involved could be used in a variety of ways. We all worked on some good stuff and had a great time!
TAI CHI CORE PRINCIPLES WORKSHOP SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2023
Paul Ramos will be conducting a workshop on Tai Chi Core Principles at our future location named the Kwoon in Hayattsville, MD from 2-4 PM. The workshop will discuss aspects such as underlying principles, alignment, and body quality. Current Wu Shen Tao students may attend at no cost as a Year of the Water Rabbit bonus for those who have continued to train despite the last 2 years of COVID complications. It is a 10 minute walk from the PG Plaza green line metro station. (directions to be posted on our website soon -DCMDTaichi.com). All classes (other than the children’s ongoing Kung Fu program), workshops, Community Open Push Hands sessions, and advanced training sessions will be held there beginning March 1, 2023. The address is 3811 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782. There are a few spots at the location and parking on the street is available. Contact Paul at 301-651-3617 0r at longmen987@gmail.com to reserve your space.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM TO RESTART ON FEBRUARY 4th
The Children’s Kung Fu Class will resume Saturdays from 12 noon to 1PM at the Dance Exchange located at 7117 Maple Avenue in Takoma Park MD. The Shaolin based Kung Fu program will be taught by Lao Shr Jeff Bandy who assisted Sifu Terance Nicholson for several years in our pre-covid Children’s’ classes. Its goals are to develop focus, concentration, memory, and attaining skill in the arts. Saturday February 4, 2023 will be the first class and interested families should reserve their space asap. There is a class size maximum of 14 students for this class due to space constraints. Call 301-651-3617 for more information or to reserve your child’s place in the class.
THURSDAY NIGHT PUSH HANDS
- We continue working our Tai Chi principles each Thursday evening.
Join us this or subsequent Thursdays at Roda Movement (7014 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912), between 7:30-9:30 PM. Masks optionally worn to facilitate safety.
Be aware that the location will change beginning in March to 3811 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782 . All are invited! The only fee is your desire to manifest Tai Chi principles in motion with your training partners and to have a good attitude.
DANCE EXCHANGE SATURDAY CLASSES THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY
Tai Chi form and basics at 10 am.
Push Hands class at 11am
Children’s Kung Fu at 12. (These classes only, will continue to be held at the DX in March and thereafter)
Be aware that the venue will change beginning in March to The Kwoon, located at 3811 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782
The Tai Chi form and Basics group class at the Clear Circle Training Center, our Gaithersburg location, continues Monday mornings from 10:30-11:30am.
Private in-person classes are also available there for single or small group classes (up to 4 people). These classes are scheduled at times convenient to the instructor and the students involved.
Masks may be required to participate in close distance classes.
Questions? contact Paul at longmen987@gmail.com
Private/ Semi -private, In Person, or Zoom classes in form, (Tai Chi, Xing-I, Bagua), conditioning, theory, history, principles and in Qigong/ meditation now scheduling.
Instruction will usually be conducted inside or outside (weather permitting), of the Clear Circle location. Contact us via email or phone (301-651-3617) to discuss options.
The Zoom Sitting Guided Qigong class meets online each Friday from 12 noon to 1 PM. Contact us for links or for questions. Longmen987@gmail.com
QUOTES OF THE MONTH
That man is richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
Henry David Thoreau
What a lovely surprise to finally discover how unlonely being alone can be.
Ellen Burstyn
Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier.
Sri Chinmoy