Seattle Wushu Center

When I was preparing for my first Black Belt in Karate, my Dad asked me "how much do you want that belt?" And I said "I really want it". Dad said, you have to work hard, nothing is easy, especially if you want it badly. "

Years later, I understood. Schedules go wrong, you become ill and can't practice for a while, or you might be injured and can't put in the same effort as you did, family stuff happens, school stuff happens, etc. I realized that every black belt earned is the product of tenacity, drive, and practice *in spite of* things going awry, and knowing the difference between legit reasons and excuses.

Earn it it EVERY DAY, not just test day.

What a wonderful turnout at the Seattle Chinese Garden for World Tai Chi Day movement exercises. 52 smiling participants and a few children (missing a few adults in the group photo because they had to chase after their children☺️)! A great turnout for the Garden for this event, as I usually average around 30-35 participants.

Come join me, my students, members and patrons of the Seattle Chinese Garden , for World Tai Chi Qigong Day 2026!

All experience levels welcome, and you don't need previous Tai Chi experience to participate in the "class" led by me and my Assistants.

Experience the many benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong in the beautiful and serene setting of the Seattle Chinese Garden! Address in the flyer below. Located at the South Seattle Community College North Campus.

World Taichi Gong Day | Seattle Chinese Garden Join Taichi instructor Restita DeJesus for World Taichi Gong Day! All levels are welcome! The class will begin at 10:00 am in the Knowing the Spring Courtyard

Active training and Passive training.....

Train Smarter: Active vs. Passive Martial Arts Training | Black Belt Mag Most training fails not because of effort, but because of attention. While it may feel like we can juggle multiple inputs at once, the brain actually shifts rapidly between tasks—especially when complexity increases.

SWC Kaju students, does it look familar? :) Nekobuto Shodan (cat dance or cat art number 1), Mitose Kosho Ryu Kenpo kata. Since the original method was built around the core of Kosho Ryu, of course there will be similiaries. :)

Nekobuto Shodan, Mitose Kosho Ryu Nekobuto Shodan