Takoma Park, United States
7117 Maple Ave
N/A
+1 3012700665
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Paul is a Master Teacher. He is kind, generous, specific, inspiring, and maintains high standards while also communicating that he believes everyone can grow. Paul believes in good form which will allow us to elevate our capacity physically, spiritually, and mentally. I entered his class two years ago with a bad back, two bad knees, and a torn tendon in my shoulder. I am now in the best shape of my life, and I have greater skills to access in all aspects of my life outside of tai chi. As for the post by Emily, as an eye witness to the events, I would say that is an inaccurate representation of the said events. Paul was trying to be helpful as were many of his students. Unfortunately Emily was out of control and lost her sense or propriety. The outbursts in a middle of a class where other people are trying to heal were completely uncalled for, and everyone was shaken by the loud and disruptive nature of her behavior. There are much better ways to resolve disagreements. If Emily had stayed long enough, she may have discovered them.
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I've been taking Tai Chi classes at Wu Shen Tao for almost 4 years now, and I have enjoyed it immensely. Paul is a meticulous teacher with outstanding knowledge and experience. A lot of people seem have preconceived notions that Tai Chi is some sort of Chinese equivalent to yoga, for old people with bad knees to do to improve their balance. A few weeks of classes at Wu Shen Tao ought to dispel that notion forever. Paul teaches Tai Chi as a martial art and works in all sorts of applications to the different forms. Its very helpful to understand why you need to perform a certain maneuver just so, once you see the application for it. Expect to work up a good sweat, be willing to learn and you will have a great time.
excellent professional mentor, friendly atmosphere
I decided to try Tai Chi for both its health benefits and for its fun self defense/ martial arts side. After several months at this school, I can say I definitely made a good choice. Paul Ramos is a masterful teacher of Tai Chi, as well as other internal martial arts. The community of students and assistant instructors at Wu Shen Tao is also a lovely collection of people. I've loved martial arts for my whole life, and despite studying many styles with many teachers over the years, I have never found a teacher or a school that felt so right.
Very good quality instruction. Substance over flash.
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