UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS/ CLOSINGS
Columbus Day - Monday, October 12, 2026 -check instructor for classes
China trip- October 9-26, 2026 headed by Sifu George Harris and Sifu Paul Ramos
CHINA TRIP CONFIRMED
Sifu Paul Ramos and Sifu George Harris will lead a group of 18 participants to China to study and sightsee. The trip takes place October 9-26 and will entail flying to Shanghai for several days before flying to Wudang Mountain for additional training and sightseeing. Then to Beijing to visit a WuShu club there and train a bit more before coming back to the U.S. This trip will be exciting and probably gruelling as well but everyone is excited to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Updates to follow.
SHAOLIN KUNG FU
Wu Shen Tao offers training in traditional northern-style Chinese martial arts forms and techniques passed down through the Wudang Dragon Gate lineage, as well as Tien Shan Pai and other Shaolin styles. Sessions include intense physical workouts which build strength, balance, mind/body coordination, and skills for self-defense. Training is tailored to each individual, so beginners of all ages are welcome. Classes are led by Lao Shr Jeff Bandy who has taught our Shaolin program for more than a decade. If you are interested, or have questions, please reach us via email, wstkungfu@outlook.com
HYATTSVILLE LOCATION
Our Adult group classes are located in 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 9:00 am-10 am we train beginners. This is followed from 10-11 am by our Tai Chi Form and basics level 2 class. This is 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 / specialized training block which runs until 1:30 PM.
Those wishing to train privately or semi-privately may do so at our Gaithersburg location at days and times agreed upon by both teacher and student. Call 301-651-3617 for more information.
The address for the group location is:
3811 Nicholson Street
Hyattsville MD, 20782
The address for private lesson location is:
329B Main Street, Lower level
Gaithersburg MD, 20878
QUOTES OF THE MONTH
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
Coretta Scott King
The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.
Hellen Keller
The only thing that people regret is that they didn’t live boldly enough, that they didn’t invest enough heart, didn’t love enough.
Ted Hughes
Autumn Moon Festival gathering