SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS
Internal Self Defense Intensive Workshop – January 27 12-4 PM
Green Dragon Year begins February 10
Closed February 20, 2024 -Presidents Day
INTERNAL SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP- JANUARY 27, 2024
On Saturday January 27th, 2024, Paul Ramos conducted a 4-hour workshop focusing on Self Defense strategies and methods derived from the internal kung fu systems of Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, and other internal styles. 15 participants worked on various methods and exercises geared at increasing personal awareness and transmitting power from the legs to the hands so as to maximize the amount of power generated while using the least amount of effort. The focus was on using physics and leverage so that participants can quickly and effectively neutralize physical threats. Footwork and distance exercises were a bit challenging for many but they persevered until they were able to understand and feel the concepts involved.
The workshop was held at our Hyattsville location (3811 Nicholson St, Hyattsville). It is a beautiful space with high ceilings and a nice view and many appreciated the site. The next workshop will be in March of 2024. The topic TBA soon.
YEAR of the GREEN WOOD DRAGON
2024 is the Year of the Green Wood Dragon which begins February 10 and continues for 16 days. This holiday brings friends and families together to say goodbye to the previous year and to set goals and positive attitudes for the year beginning. During this time period people also visit their parents, offer prayers, let go of held taboos, and connect with distant and not so distant relatives. The Dragon symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck, and success in Chinese culture. Those born in dragon years need to be careful of their heath and in all aspects of their lives due to an over abundance of dragon energy which causes imbalance and a need for caution and attention. We wish everyone a healthy and prosperous year of the Green Wood Dragon!
HYATTSVILLE LOCATION
Our Adult classes have moved from Takoma Park to Hyattsville, MD. Our Community Tai Chi Push Hands gathering takes place there from 7:30-9:30 pm each Thursday evening. This free community gathering focuses on developing the skills of using the least amount of force to accomplish the maximum effect. This is known as the classic “Use softness to overcome hardness”.
On Saturdays from 10 am-11am we continue with our Tai Chi Form and basics class followed by Tai Chi Pushing Hands instruction at 11am.
Beginning at 12 noon, we begin the Xing-I Chuan / Bagua Zhang training, as well as our advanced practitioner training block which runs until 2 PM.
The address for the location is:
3811 Nicholson Street
Hyattsville MD, 20782
Be aware that the space is on the right side of the residential building across the street from the Vanadu Museum.
Also be aware that the Children’s Kung Fu program will continue to take place at the Dance Exchange in Takoma Park on Saturdays from 12-1 PM.
WU SHEN TAO-CLEAR CIRCLE TRAINING CENTER, GAITHERSBURG
The Clear Circle Training Center located at 329 B Main Street, Gaithersburg MD continues to host private and semi-private instruction throughout the week in a variety of health and internal martial arts disciplines. Instruction in Qigong, Tai Chi, Xing-I, Bagua, weapons, and self-defense training are just a few of the options available there. Call Paul to discuss your needs and schedule availability by calling 301-651-3617 or by emailing to Longmen987@gmail.com. More information may be obtained on our website : DCMDTaichi.com
QUOTES OF THE MONTH
In order to grow, you need diversity — of experience, opinion, and perspective. Diversity will always be at the core of change. It’s the only way people will find new opportunities, surmount new challenges, and gain new insights.
= Frans Johansson, writer and entrepreneur
Public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion. What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates, his fate.
-Walden," Henry David Thoreau
I don’t really care so much what people say about me because it usually is a reflection of who they are.
=Prince
Everyone has their own experience. That’s why we are here, to go through our experience, to learn, to go down those paths and eventually you may have gone down so many paths and learned so much that you don’t have to come back again.
-Prince
Special Advanced notice on an incredible Upcoming Sword Experience!
