SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS
Kuoshu Legacy Tournament April 13, 9 am Notre Dame Prep Gym, Towson MD
May 17 & 18, 2025- M.U.S.T. Application Workshop, Jing Ying Academy, Annapolis ND
SWORDPLAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
On Saturday February 1, 2025 Wu Shen Tao hosted a Swordplay Intensive workshop. 12 participants spent 4 hours of hard work in fundamentals such as correct hand control, linear and circular footwork, direct and indirect attacks, combined offensive and defensive methods and drills and several solo and two person exercises. The aim was to help participants begin to understand the philosophies and methods of eastern and western swordplay. It took place at our Hyattsville location (3811 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville MD). The workshop ended with free sword sparring consisting of 4 minute rounds before moving on to the next opponent. Those present requested a part 2 within 3 months so the next segment will take place on May 3, 2025, also at the Hyattsville location.
MONTGOMERY MALL CHINESE NEW YEAR DEMO
On Saturday February 8, WST performed the closing demonstrations of martial arts at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda MD. Performances of Tai Chi, Bagua, Weapons forms, Baji Chuan and Shaolin kung fu ended their week long celebration of the start of Year of the Green Snake. Other demos such as Chen Man Ching Tai Chi, traditional dance, apparatus skills, and singing preceded us. We’d like to thank our Demo team of Stephen Genus , Kenny Chrzanowski, Toba Adewusi, Kristen Fang, Jeff Bandy, Erik Dubois, and Michael Kascic -Ramos for their efforts in coaching, videography, and demonstration efforts.
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 11:45 AM -12:45 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.
Scheduling for 2025 private and semi-private instruction is nearly completed and it is wise to schedule asap because there are only 3 available time slots left. More information may be obtained on our website: DCMDTaichi.com
QUOTES OF THE MONTH
You mustn't confuse a single failure with a final defeat.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Until you’re ready to look foolish, you’ll never have the possibility of being great.
Cher
Happiness and the absurd are two sons of the same earth. They are inseparable.
Albert Camus