Tournament Season is here- Are you ready to join the action!
SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS
US Kuoshu Championships July 12-14, Bethesda MD
Capitol Classics/ China Open tournament August 2-3, Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor
US Challenge Tournament, August 10 & 11, in Lanham MD
ICMAC INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
On June 28-30th, 2024, the ICMAC National Tournament took place in Orlando Florida at the Caribe Royale Resort. This beautiful venue hosted 600+ competitors in a variety of external. Internal, Modern Wu Shu, and application based divisions. Paul Ramos and Alexander King both represented the Wudang Longmen system as Chief judges in several Internal martial arts events. The event had a Master’s demonstration on Saturday evening with Sifu King performing a well done combined internal style demo which was well liked by the spectators present.
The tournament was well organized and ran smoothly due to an experienced admin staff and a well experienced and motivated set of judges.
Unlike many events this one started on time and for the most part ended according to schedule.
The level of the competitors was similar to that seen at the US Kuoshu Championships which will be held July 12-14th at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel.
The experience was very good and we hope to bring a team of competitors next year to participate in this high level event.
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
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
James Baldwin
Don’t count the days. Make the days count.
Muhammad Ali
Inner peace is the key: If you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility.
Dalai Lama