CLASSES:

Chen Taiji Chuan
Monday & Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 7:30
Beginners and the curious always welcome...

Location: 226 East Market St., Smithfield. Classroom is on the 2nd Floor
(Door between Gandolfo's Deli & Jewelry store)

Free Saturday morning Taiji Chuan class in Clayton for active students.
Contact Sifu James for more location and details.

PRIVATE LESSONS:
Available in your home or studio location. Call (919) 744-9700 or email joyfulife@mac.com for details.

The Principle is without boundaries, but its sources are even in little ants.
Do not peep at the garden for three years, have one will and a focused spirit.
It is necessary to study from a good teacher, and also visit wise friends.
Follow the rules in all respects, and a narrow beam of understanding will appear.
Next level is deeper than the previous one; the meaning within the levels is without boundaries.
Opening is linked to Closing, Openings and Closings pass on from one to another in order.
Sometimes one is guided into victory, and cannot stop practicing even though one wants to.
Apply time, study and effort to the utmost, and your skill will grow every day.
If there is no obstacle, you will suddenly understand Great Void.

- FIVE-CHARACTERS ANCIENT POEM (e.g. with five characters to a line)
from Four Poems on Silk Reeling © J. Szymanski :: China From Inside