JULY 2023 WST NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS

CLOSED Independence Day– Tuesday July 4, 2023- No Classes

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2023

 ICMAC Chinese MA Championships- June 30-July 2, 2023 at the Caribe Royale Hotel, in Orlando Florida: Kungfuchampionship.com

New York Liberty Kung Fu Championships- July 9, 9 AM at the Yes We Can Center in Westbury NY, sevenstarmantisassociation.com

Jou Tsung Hwa Tai Chi Festival - July 15-&16 at MT Lake Park, Warwick,NY  https://taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org/annual-tai-chi-festival/venue

US Kuoshu Championships- July 28-30, 2023 at the Delta Hotel Hunt Valley MD : usksf.org

US Capitol Classics- August 5-6, 2023 at Gaylord Resort, National Harbor MD : uscapitolclassics.com/chinaopen

US Challenge- August 12-13, 2023 at Washington Education Zone, 6511 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham MD 20706 : uswushuacademy.com

JOU TSUNG HWA TAI CHI/ QIGONG FESTIVAL

This gathering was first started by Master Jou Tsung Hwa who wrote one of the first authoritative books on Tai Chi in English called ‘The Tao of Tai Chi Chuan’.  For more than 20 years this gathering has hosted many of the top Tai Chi instructors from around the country to come together and share different styles and methods. Although Master Jou has passed on, his senior students have continued the tradition and this years’ event takes place at the Mt. Lake Park retreat area in Warwick NY on July 15th and 16th, 2023.  It promises to be another year of fun and informative sharing where participants may choose between staying in tents, sleeping bags, cabins, or apartments which are located on the property. Find info and fees at https://taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org/annual-tai-chi-festival/venue

 HYATTSVILLE LOCATION DOING WELL

Our Adult classes moved from Takoma Park to Hyattsville, MD in March.  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-12 noon we continue with our Tai Chi Form and basics class at 10 am 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

An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.

Gandhi

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.

Cynthia Ozick

If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.

Jack Kornfield

JUNE 2023 WST NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS

CLOSED Juneteenth – Monday June 19, 2023- No Classes

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2023

ICMAC Chinese MA Championships- June 30-July 2, 2023 at the Caribe Royale Hotel, in Orlando Florida: Kungfuchampionship.com

New York Liberty Kung Fu Championships- July 9, 9 AM at the Yes We Can Center in Westbury NY, sevenstarmantisassociation.com

Jou Tsung Hwa Tai Chi Festival - July 15-&16 at MT Lake Park, Warwick,NY  https://taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org/annual-tai-chi-festival/venue

US Kuoshu Championships- July 28-30, 2023 at the Delta Hotel Hunt Valley MD : usksf.org

US Capitol Classics- August 5-6, 2023 at Gaylord Resort, National Harbor MD : uscapitolclassics.com/chinaopen

US Challenge- August 12-13, 2023 at Washington Education Zone, 6511 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham MD 20706 : uswushuacademy.com

JOU TSUNG HWA TAI CHI FESTIVAL

 This gathering was first started by Master Jou Tsung Hwa who wrote one of the first authoritative books on Tai Chi in English called ‘The Tao of Tai Chi Chuan’.  For more than 20 years this gathering has hosted many of the top Tai Chi instructors from around the country to come together and share different styles and methods. Although Master Jou has passed on, his senior students have continued the tradition and this years’ event takes place at the Mt. Lake Park retreat area in Warwick NY on July 15th and 16th, 2023.  It promises to be another year of fun and informative sharing where participants may choose between staying in tents, sleeping bags, cabins, or apartments which are located on the property. Find info and fees at https://taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org/annual-tai-chi-festival/venue

  HYATTSVILLE LOCATION DOING WELL

Our Adult classes moved from Takoma Park to Hyattsville, MD in March.  Our Community Tai Chi Push Hands gathering takes place there from 7:30-9:30 pm each Thursday evening. This long running, 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-12 noon we continue with our Tai Chi Form and basics class at 10 am 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 Wu Shen Tao - 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, conditioning, 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 at : DCMDTaichi.com

QUOTES OF THE MONTH

Laugh loudly, laugh often, and most important, laugh at yourself.

– Chelsea Handle

Succss is a collection of problems solved

- I. M. Pei

One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.

-G.K. Chesterton

May 2023 WST News

SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS

CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY – Monday May 29, 2023- No Classes

 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2023 (SO FAR)

 ICMAC Chinese MA Championships- June 30-July 2, 2023 at the Caribe Royale Hotel, in Orlando Florida:  Kungfuchampionship.com

New York Liberty Kung Fu Championships- July 9, 9 AM at the Yes We Can Center in Westbury NY, sevenstarmantisassociation.com

US Kuoshu Championships- July 28-30, 2023 at the Delta Hotel Hunt Valley MD : usksf.org

US Capitol Classics- August 5-6, 2023 at Gaylord Resort, National Harbor MD :  uscapitolclassics.com/chinaopen

US Challenge- August 12-13, 2023 at Washington Education Zone, 6511 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham MD 20706 : uswushuacademy.com

GREATER WASHINGTON PUSH HANDS GATHERING 

This quarterly edition of this long-standing event took place at the Cabin John Regional Park on Saturday April 1, 2023 from 1-6 PM.  Ladies only were invited to begin their Push Hands practice from 1-2 PM. Then from 2 - 6PM the Tai Chi Court was opened to any and all participants. This free outdoor event has continued to attract practitioners from up and down the east coast for almost 20 years. Joanne Chang has kept it going since the initiator of this quarterly event, Sifu David Chen, passed on in 2005.  About 4o people attended the gathering. The weather was supposed to be rainy all day but the Tai Chi deities were with us and the weather was warm and dry with a slight breeze.  Interestingly enough; it started raining as we were all done for the day.  It was a relaxed event with many teachers and practitioners of all levels in attendance.  7 WST participants took part and a good time was had by all.

KUOSHU LEGACY TOURNAMENT- SUNDAY APRIL 23rd

The 16th Annual Legacy Tournament took place at the Delta Hotel in Hunt Valley MD. This invitational event serves as a tune-up event for the larger Kuoshu International Tournament that takes place at the same venue during the weekend of July 28-30, 2023. It is a good practice event for several other events which take place this Summer and Fall.  This years’ event seemed significantly larger than previous years with many Tai Chi, Xing-I and weapons competitors.  Our own, Alex Zito competed as our school’s sole representative in his first venture into competition. He earned bronze medals in both restricted step and moving step push hands. He tied for first place in Xing-I Chuan and finished second after calculations went to the hundredths of a point to determine the winner.  The event was organized and well run and it has become a good event to participate in.  We look forward to attending again next year.

HYATTSVILLE LOCATION DOING WELL

Our Adult classes moved from Takoma Park to Hyattsville, MD on March 2, 2023.   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-12 noon we continue with our Tai Chi Form and basics class at 10 am 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 from12-1 PM

 CLEAR CIRCLE TRAINING CENTER, GAITHERSBURG INFO

The Clear Circle Training Center located at 329 B Main Street, Gaithersburg MD will continue 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 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

To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that prisoner was you.
― Lewis B. Smedes, author and theologian

Don’t only practice your art but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.
— Ludwig Van Beethoven

Practice puts brains in your muscles.
— Sam Snead

April 2023 WST NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS

 Greater Washington DC Push Hands Gathering- April 1, 2023 from 2-6 pm at the Tai Chi Court in Cabin John Park, 7400 Tuckerman Lane Rockville MD (fee event)

Kuoshu Legacy Tournament- Sunday April 23, at the Delta Hotel, Hunt Valley MD 9am - 3 pm

Fiesta Asia Street Fair, Saturday May 20th, 400 Pennsylvania Ave, WDC between 4-6th streets

GREATER WASHINGTON PUSH HANDS GATHERING

This quarterly edition of this long standing event will take place at Cabin John Regional Park on Saturday April 1, 2023 from 1-6 PM.  Ladies only are invited to begin their Push Hands practice from 1-2 PM . Then all others from 2 -6PM .

The Tai Chi Court is opened to any and all participants. This free outdoor event has continued to attract practitioners from up and down the east coast for almost 20 years. Joanne Chang has kept it going since the initiator of this quarterly event, David Chen, passed on in 2005.  We plan to participate and hope many of you will put it in your schedule to attend also.  Hope to see you there!

KUOSHU LEGACY TOURNAMENT- SUNDAY APRIL 23rd

The 16th Annual Legacy Tournament will again take place at the Delta Hotel in Hunt Valley MD. This invitational event serves as a warmup event for the larger Kuoshu International Tournament that takes place at the same venue during the weekend of July 28-30, 2023. It is a good practice event for several events which take place this Summer and Fall.  Discounted online registration end the last day of March so register asap if you are planning on competing.     More info may be obtained at tienshanpai.org

 NEW HYATTSVILLE LOCATION DOING WELL

 Our move from Takoma Park to Hyattsville, MD was completed on March 2, 2023 beginning with our Community Tai Chi Push Hands gathering. It continues to take place from 7:30-9:30 pm each Thursday evening . This free community gathering focuses on developing the traditional skills of using the least amount of force to accomplish the maximum effect (Using 4 ounces to deflect a thousand pounds).  

On Saturdays from 10 am-12 noon we continue with our Tai Chi Form and basics class at 10 am 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     

Questions/inquiries ? call 301-651-3617                                                                                       

 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 from12-1 PM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2023 (SO FAR)

TSP LEGACY EOURNAMENT- April 23, 9am-3 pm at the Delta Hotel, Hunt Valley MD : tienshanpai.org

ICMAC Chinese MA Championships- June 30-July 2, 2023, held at the Caribe Royale Hotel, in Orlando, Florida:  Kungfuchampionship.com

US Kuoshu Championships- July 28-30, 2023 at the Delta Hotel Hunt Valley MD : usksf.org

US Capitol Classics- August 5-6, 2023 at Gaylord Resort, National Harbor MD :  uscapitolclassicscom/chinaopen

US Challenge- August 12-13, 2023 at Washington Education Zone, 6511 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham MD 20706 : uswushuacademy.com

CLEAR CIRCLE TRAINING CENTER, GAITHERSBURG CONTINUES

 The Clear Circle Training Center located at 329 B Main Street, Gaithersburg MD will continue 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 the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back.

-Charlie Brown

​​I cured myself of shyness when it finally occurred to me that people didn’t think about me half as much as I gave them credit for. The truth was, nobody gave a damn… When I stopped being prisoner to what I worried was others’ opinions of me, I became more confident and free.

-Lucille Ball

 You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call “failure” is not the falling down, but the staying down.

— Mary Pickford, actress