The New Circle School of Tai Chi Chuan was founded to provide people of modern times access to the traditional Chinese forms of Tai Chi Chuan, presented in a warm environment, while still maintaining the integrity of the art. Over the past several years, our offerings have grown to include courses in Qigong, meditation, and stress reduction.

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New Circle School of Tai Chi Chuan
Baltimore, Maryland
410.382.2611
info@newcircletaichi.com

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About this School
At the New Circle School of Tai Chi Chuan, we offer classes, seminars, private lessons, and corporate wellness programs. Keep in mind, we want to work with you to meet your individual goals and customized classes or programs are always available. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to request more information on hosting us at your location.

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What is Tai Chi Chuan?
Tai Chi Chuan, (T’ai Chi Ch’üan or Taijiquan) literally means supreme ultimate fist. Commonly known as Tai Chi, T’ai Chi, or Taiji, it is an internal Chinese Martial Art practiced more commonly in modern times for its’ health benefits. To learn more, click HERE.

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What is Qigong?
Qigong (Chi Gong, Chi Kung) or “Energy-Cultivation” is an aspect of Chinese medicine involving the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body. It is a system used to promote health and well being, longevity, and tranquility of mind and spirit. To learn more, click HERE.

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Benefits of Continued Practice
The most important aspect of the study of Chinese Internal Arts is the practice of them. A teacher can only point the way. The student must walk the path. Continued practice of Tai Chi Chuan or Qigong will provide many benefits. It has been our experience that Tai Chi Chuan and QiGong help to aid in healing, improve asthma and arthritis, improve balance and circulation, lower high blood pressure, reduce stress, help with emotional stability and self awareness, increase lean muscle mass, increase flexibility, promote digestion and weight loss, increase overall fitness, and compliment any physical fitness, spirituality, or martial arts program.

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Some of the forms and classes currently offered by New Circle are:

Tai Chi and QiGong Principles for Health: This is a great class for people of all fitness levels and also our most popular. It contains gentle stretching, meditation, and breathing exercises. These flowing movements have been used in China for centuries to improve circulation and balance, increase longevity, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well being while increasing vitality. At the end of the session, students will know a basic loosening and stretching program as well as a complete QiGong form. Flat bottom shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended.

Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong: Often called “8 simple exercises for health and well being”, it’s a great system for health maintenance. These movements increase flexibility, improve circulation and balance, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well being while increasing vitality. It can be taught in either two hour seminar format or as a weekly class to meet the needs of your organization. Flat bottom shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended.

Ancient Style Tai Chi Chuan: This class is traditional Tai Chi Chuan. It contains the forms, philosophy, and discussion of Tai Chi Chuan’s history and place in Chinese culture as well as in the martial arts. The form contains the flavor of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and has been passed down from late Supreme Master Wang Chueh-Jen of Taiwan to Grandmaster Huang Chien-Liang.

3 Minute Tai Chi: This is a great Tai Chi Chuan form for beginners or for advanced students looking to learn a short form which doesn’t require a lot of space to practice. Based on the Yang Style, it takes only about 3 minutes to perform and was designed by James Gummer to meet the needs of senior centers, fitness clubs, and workplace wellness programs.

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Our past and current clients include:

Baltimore County Department of Aging

Stella Maris Inc.

Cockeysville Senior Center

Pikesville Senior Center

Synthesis Acupuncture

The Chinese Language School- Towson University

Avalon Studio For Movement

The Villages at Woodholme

LifeBridge Health and Fitness

Experimental Movement Concepts

Local Government Insurance Trust

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Current Schedule:

Class: Tai Chi and Qigong

Dates: ongoing

Times: Tuesday and Friday 12pm-1pm

Location: LifeBridge Health and Fitness 

1836 Greene Tree Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

Call 410-415-5475 to join

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About the Instructor
James Gummer (Yuan Shan) is a Disciple of Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang. He is a certified instructor through the Wu Kui Tang (# tjq-07011), The United States Chinese Kuoshu Federation (# B02-I009), and holds a Black Sash certified by The World Kuoshu Federation(# 2-070116). He has taught Tai Chi Chuan at The Community College of Baltimore County(Essex Campus), Towson University with The Chinese Language School, the Baltimore County Department of Aging, LifeBridge Health and Fitness, and his own public classes through the New Circle School of Tai Chi Chuan. Although James has studied and practiced several martial arts, he currently focuses his teaching on Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. His teaching goal is to help people by providing them methods with which to help themselves.