NOVEMBER 2022 WST NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS

CLOSED Veterans Day November 11, 2022- NO Classes

CLOSED Thanksgiving Weekend- November 24-26, 2022- NO Classes

INTRO TO SWORD FIGHTING SEMINAR

On Saturday October 8, 2022 Paul Ramos presented a workshop on beginner and intermediate level Sword training methods. Sword control, hand drills, foot drills, combined drills as well as offensive and defensive methods were be practiced. 14 people took part in the event which was challenging and informative. During the final hour of this 4 hour event, participants utilized free play sword sparring with an emphasis on using what was learned in the previous 3 hours. These methods may also be used with batons, canes, or other similarly sized objects. It took place at Roda Movements, located at 7014 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park MD 20912. The participants seemed to enjoy the instruction and many expressed an interest in doing a follow up workshop probably in February 2023

THURSDAY NIGHT PUSH HANDS

Our Community Tai Chi Pushing Hands Gathering is bigger and better than it has been since pre-COVID times. Join us in training your skills in manifesting internal principles.  No experience necessary!  Masks worn to facilitate safety

Join us this or subsequent Thursdays at Roda Movement. (7014 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912), between 7:30-9:30 PM.  All invited! No Charge!

DANCE EXCHANGE SATURDAY CLASSES

Tai Chi form and basics at 10 am .

Push Hands class at 11am

Private Lessons in all subjects at 12 pm.

The Tai Chi form and Basics group class at the Clear Circle Gaithersburg school continues to move forward on Monday mornings from 10:30-11:30am. Private in-person classes are also available in Gaithersburg for single persons or small group classes (up to 4 people). These classes are scheduled at times convenient to the instructor and the students involved.

Masks and taking temperatures may be required to participate in these classes and will follow Government mandates.

Please contact Paul at longmen987@gmail.com to say whether you feel ready to get back to class whether in person or via Zoom online instruction.

We continue to offer Zoom classes in form, (Tai Chi, Xing-I, Bagua), conditioning, theory, history, principles and in Qigong/ meditation.

There are also students who come to Gaithersburg to do private outdoor or indoors instruction in or outside of the Clear Circle location. Contact Paul via email or phone (301-651-3617) to discuss options. There is also an ongoing Zoom Sitting Guided Meditation class that meets online each Friday from 12 noon to 1 PM. Contact Paul for links or for questions.

QUOTES OF THE MONTH

Love is something that when you give it away , you have more.
Malvina Reynolds

An effective leader is also an effective listener.

Artika Tyner, author

Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear… until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice becomes the reality we all share — I'll never stop fighting. Ever.

Superman, "Action Comics #775"

OCTOBER 2022 WST NEWS

 SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS

US Challenge Championships, October 1 & 2, 2022, Washington Education Zone Wagner Hall, Lanham MD

 NO CLASSES – Monday October 10 – Federal Holiday, Columbus/ Native American Awareness Day

  INTRO TO SWORD FIGHTING SEMINAR-

 On Saturday October 8, 2022 Paul Ramos will present a workshop on beginner and intermediate level Sword training methods.  Sword control, hand drills, foot drills, combined drills as well as offensive and defensive methods will be practiced. The final hour of this 4 hour event will be free play sword sparring with an emphasis on using what was learned in the previous 3 hours. These methods may also be used with batons, canes, or other similarly sized objects  Participants should bring a wooden and/or foam sword, eye protection and any other safety gear they deem necessary..                                      

                                                                                                                                                                           It will take place at Roda Movements, 7014 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park MD 20912 from 2-6 PM. Tuition is $100 and a limited number of places may be reserved by calling 301-651-3617 or via email at longmen987@gmail.com

THURSDAY NIGHT PUSH HANDS

- is Bigger and better than it has been since pre-COVID times. Masks worn to facilitate safety.

Join us this or subsequent Thursdays at Roda Movement (7014 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912), between 7:30-9:30 PM.  All invited! No Charge! Call 301-651-3617 for more information.

DANCE EXCHANGE SATURDAY CLASSES

Tai Chi form and basics at 10 am .

Push Hands class at 11am

Private Lessons in all subjects at 12 pm.

 The Tai Chi form and Basics group class at the Clear Circle Gaithersburg school continues to move forward on Monday mornings from 10:30-11:30am.  Private in-person classes are also available in Gaithersburg for single persons or small group classes (up to 4 people).  These classes are scheduled at times convenient to the instructor and the students involved.

Masks and taking temperatures may be required to participate in these classes and will follow Government mandate.

Please contact Paul at longmen987@gmail.com to say whether you feel ready to get back to class whether in person or via Zoom online instruction.

We continue to offer Zoom classes in form, (Tai Chi, Xing-I, Bagua), conditioning, theory, history, principles and in Qigong/ meditation.

There are also students who come to Gaithersburg to do private outdoor or indoors instruction in or outside of the Clear Circle location. Contact Paul via email or phone (301-651-3617) to discuss options. There is also an ongoing Zoom Sitting Guided Meditation class that meets online each Friday from 12 noon to 1 PM.  Contact Paul for links or for questions.

QUOTES OF THE MONTH

Hide not your talents, they for use were made: What’s a sun-dial in the shade? -Benjamin Franklin

Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. -Eckhart Tolle

It is a beautiful truth that all men contain something of the artist in them. -Walt Whitman

September 2022 WST NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS

SCHOOL CLOSED – Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5, 2022- No classes

Autumn Moon Festival- September 10, 2022

NO CLASSES SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10- Dance Exchange event

US Challenge Championships, October 1 & 2, 2022, Washington Education Zone Wagner Hall, Lanham MD

SWORD APPLICATION WORKSHOP- October 8, 2022 -at Roda Movements 2-6 pm , Takoma Park MD

AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL

In China, the Mid-Autumn festival celebrates through family reunion and on this day, all families appreciate the Moon in the evening. This is because it’s the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar-solar calendar, when the moon is at its fullest.

The Mid-autumn Festival (or Zhong Qiu Jie in Mandarin), also known as the Mooncake Festival. Farmers traditionally brought in their harvest to celebrate with families and friends and to be thankful for another year of their fruitful bounty. This year it falls on September 10 and is celebrated in the US and in Asian countries around the world.

INTRO TO SWORD FIGHTING SEMINAR-

Due to many last minute vacations and schedule changes the Combat Sword Play workshop has been rescheduled to October 8, 2022 at Roda Movement Center from 2-6 PM at Roda Movements in Takoma Park MD. See you then! Bring a sword and eye protection. Call 301-651-3617 for more info

THURSDAY NIGHT PUSH HANDS

- is Bigger and better than it has been since pre-COVID times. Masks worn to facilitate safety.

Join us this or subsequent Thursdays at Roda Movement (7014 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912), between 7:30-9:30 PM. All invited! No Charge!

DANCE EXCHANGE SATURDAY CLASSES

Tai Chi form and basics at 10 am .

Push Hands class at 11am

Private Lessons in all subjects at 12 pm.

The Tai Chi form and Basics group class at the Clear Circle Gaithersburg school continues to move forward on Monday mornings from 10:30-11:30am. Private in-person classes are also available in Gaithersburg for single persons or small group classes (up to 4 people). These classes are scheduled at times convenient to the instructor and the students involved.

Masks and taking temperatures may be required to participate in these classes and will follow Government mandate.

Please contact Paul at longmen987@gmail.com to say whether you feel ready to get back to class whether in person or via Zoom online instruction.

We continue to offer Zoom classes in form, (Tai Chi, Xing-I, Bagua), conditioning, theory, history, principles and in Qigong/ meditation.

There are also students who come to Gaithersburg to do private outdoor or indoors instruction in or outside of the Clear Circle location. Contact Paul via email or phone (301-651-3617) to discuss options. There is also an ongoing Zoom Sitting Guided Meditation class that meets online each Friday from 12 noon to 1 PM. Contact Paul for links or for questions.

QUOTES OF THE MONTH

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

Confucius

Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment, and making the best of it.

Gilda Rafner

It’s not the daily increase but the daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.
Bruce Lee

Combat Sword Play workshop August 27 canceled!!

Due to several last minute cancelations, the Combat Swordplay workshop originally scheduled to take place at Roda Movements on August 27th will not take place at this time. The workshop will be rescheduled to either the first or second Saturday in October 2022. Sorry for any inconvenience..