SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS
Tai Chi Weapons Seminar- Chen and Sun style forms, Sword Applications- May 4 & 5th, 2024, Arnold, MD
Asian American and Pacific Islander Martial Arts Exhibition- May 17, 2024, North Potomac Recreation Center Rockville MD
Fiesta Asia Heritage Festival Demo- May 18 time TBA 3-6th St Penn. Ave WD
CLASSES Canceled - Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024
ICMAC International Championships- June 28-30, Orlando Florida
MANIFESTING TAI CHI CHUAN- FROM IDEAS TO PHYSICAL REALITY -
On Saturday April 6, 2024, Sifu Paul Ramos conducted a workshop on “Manifesting Tai Chi Chuan- from the principles discussed in the Tai Chi Classics and how to physically express those principles in form, push hands, and in self-defense The 4 hour workshop included theory and principles discussion accompanied by a multitude of physical exercises to include foot to hand range of motion exercises, Silk Reeling methods and various 2-person exercises illustrating the principles. A group of 12 participants worked diligently to perform the single and double person methods and the 4 hours passed quickly. Many positive remarks were made after the seminars’ completion and several students exhibited their increased knowledge and ability during forms and push hands classes on following days
The workshop was held at our Hyattsville location (3811 Nicholson St, Hyattsville MD), which is the meeting place for most group instruction. Our private and semi-private instruction is normally held at our Gaithersburg location in the Kentlands Shopping Center.
GRAND ULTIMATE TRAINING SEMINAR
The Jing Ying Institute, The Northern Shaolin Academy, and Wu Shen Tao Kung Fu-Tai Chi Center are pleased to announce its 2nd offering in its’ Grand Ultimate Seminar series which will be held on the weekend of May 4 & 5th at the Jing Ying Academy located at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. #6, Arnold MD 21012.
Master Billy Greer will present instruction on the Chen style Broadsword; Master Norman Smith will share his knowledge by teaching a Sun Tai Chi Straight Sword block and the 3rd section of this seminar will be taught by Master Paul Ramos who will share sword applications and methods.
This seminar will improve the participants knowledge and skills related to Internal sword work while also allowing practitioners to feel and perform Tai Chi sword methods that are rarely seen and practiced outside of schools that specialize in these arts. Beginner through advanced sword practitioners can gain many insights from the methods taught here and actual sword play will occur so that students may put these methods into real time practice. Eye, Chest, and groin protection is encouraged for the application section of the workshop. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the differences between Chen and Sun style sword and to be able to practice controlled sword sparring.
Information and the ability to register for this event may be obtained by calling (#610-631-9200). This will be an excellent way to increase your sword knowledge, experience, and gain greater awareness of some of the rarely shared methods of Tai Chi Sword.
ASIAN AMERICAN and PACICIFIC ISLANDER Martial Arts Exhibition
On May 17, 2024 in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander month, a celebration and exhibition of hard and soft styles of kung fu will be on display. It will take place from 10 am -12 noon. Wu Shen Tao and their guests have been asked to demonstrate its various arts to include Tai Chi Chuan, Xing-I Chuan, Bagua Zhang, Swordplay, Tong Bei Chuan and other styles. The event will take place at the North Potomac Recreation Center located at 13850 Travilah Road Rockville MD 20850. This community celebration is Free so get there early to get a good seat! PLEASE BE ADVISED that Montgomery County Recreation now requires attendees of all events to fill out a registration form at any of its locations beginning April 1, 2024 through May 12, 2024. They will NOT allow registrations /waivers to be taken at the door).
Spectators allowed in at 9:45 am. For questions contact Paul at 301-651-3617.or email us at longmen987@gmail.com.
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
Reason well from the beginning and then there will never be any need to look back with confusion and doubt.
-The Dalai Lama
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then Success is sure.
-Mark Twain
Freedom is not just the absence of chains; it’s overcoming the brutality of reality and, despite it all, daring to be happy.
-Mario Escobar
