About
The Taichi Chuan Center
The Maryland Taichi Chuan Center was founded by Dr. Arnold Lee in 1980 to promote Taichi Chuan practice in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Dr. Lee has over 40 years of teaching experience. The Professor Cheng Man-Ching 37-posture form that Dr. Lee teaches is all that is necessary for strengthening body, preventing illness, and improving health. Ongoing classes at the center also include form refinements, push-hands, straight sword, and two-man set. Countless students have been inspired by Dr. Lee's classes and now share his passion for Taichi Chuan.
Relaxation and Serenity
Based on the principles of Taichi Chuan, our class emphasizes the discipline of Relaxation (pronounced "Song" in Chinese) and Serenity (pronounced "Jing" in Chinese). As the Chinese phrase on the left hand side refers to, the purpose of practicing Taichi Chuan is to "cultivate relaxation in body, and nurture serenity in mind". The practice is a great way to achieve a state of balance and harmony between the body and mind.
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Relaxation and serenity are two essentials for stress management. In today's modern society, our surroundings influence our daily lives in many ways. Excessive stress, anxiety or tension can lead to mental and physical disorders. Reducing stress has become an imperative for everyone. By practicing Taichi Chuan on a regular basis, we can develop the natural ability to relax in all situations and to focus regardless of what is happening around us. Taichi Chuan is about cultivating relaxation and nurturing serenity throughout everyday life to enhance wellness and vitality of the practitioners.