As we learn more, as skills improve, as understanding deepens and humility grows, the vision of what we are doing constantly changes... final mastery is, thankfully, always within sight, always beyond our grasp.
Maine Coast Taijiquan

                                                     

               

                  

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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...On the coast of Maine, dedicated to studying and preserving the internal arts (neigong):

 

...Offering Taijiquan and Qigong classes in our barn-studio in South Freeport and in Brunswick, at Bowdoin College. Additional training seminars offered throughout the year. For information about our programs, check out our Classes and Special Events pages.

Most classes offered are ongoing- new students are given introductory material, and also benefit from having others in class with different levels of experience. Eventually the natural sharing that takes place helps to deepen the learning for everyone. Taijiquan classes consist of both traditional Taijiquan form practice and Qigong, an essential element of internal practice. While most people take classes for the health benefits, an explanation of the martial application of the movements is included to provide context and purpose. For those interested, there are also opportunities available to explore and practice the martial art of Taijiquan.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

Maine Coast Taijiquan
South Freeport, Maine  kdryan@suscom-maine.net

 

 

South Freeport Barn-Studio

Ken Ryan, Maine Coast Taijiquan founder, is a Certified Martial Arts Instructor. He has been involved in teaching and coaching for more than 40 years, and holds the rank of 2nd Dan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Shaolin Kenpo Karate. His training in Taijiquan and Qigong began in 1996. He gratefully acknowledges James Bouchard, Sensei, and Master Yang, Jwing-Ming (and the instructors and students at YMAA Boston)-the primary influences in his training- for their inspiration and generous guidance.

In addition to teaching healing and martial arts, he is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field. Maintaining a private psychotherapy practice in Brunswick and South Freeport, he specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and in working with athletes on enhancing performance. The principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Behavioral Medicine have much in common; his experience with each informs the other. The result is a unique blend of the two, evident in his teaching and clinical work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


• Qigong (Chi Kung)
• Yang Style Taijiquan (T'ai Chi Chuan)
• Push Hands
• Taiji Ball Training
• Chin Na

 

 

Step like a cat walking. Mobilize energy as though drawing silk. Wu Yuxiang