Took classes there many years ago. Sifu Ramos is phenomenal. Sifu Ramos taught me various art forms

Paul Ramos is an amazing instructor who addresses the talents and needs of each individual student. I attended several tai chi classes and learned much about the patience and skill that Paul has for the Pushing Hands form of tai chi. His guidance was encouraging but neither demanding nor unreasonable. During class, he would always warm up with everyone and then guide students individually to improve their skills based on his or her own pace and success thus far. I was always impressed at the calming strength of these classes in providing a balanced workout- though in a non traditional sense. If I had more time in my schedule, I would be back! If you want to learn this traditional art, coming to Wu Shen Tao with Paul Ramos would be wise! read more

Great martial arts school to learn Tai Chi, Bagua, and XIngyi! After bouncing around different marital arts schools for a few years I decided to settle on Wu Shen Tao back in 2008 and I'm so glad I did! Sifu Paul Ramos does an excellent job teaching the fundamentals of each style and tailors the program to each individual. He comes from an authentic lineage and stresses both the self-defense, health, and the mind expansion aspects of internal martial arts. You also won't find a better school that teaches push hands and combat weapons training. I have found that the atmosphere in the school is one of cooperation rather than intense competition between students. If you're interested Tai Chi or any other internal martial arts this school is definitely worth checking out!! read more

I decided to try Tai Chi for both its health benefits and for its fun self defense/ martial arts side. After several months at this school, I can say I definitely made a good choice. I've even ended up studying Ba Gua and Xing Yi Kung Fu styles as well. Paul Ramos is a masterful teacher of Tai Chi, as well as other internal martial arts and Chi Gong. The community of students and assistant instructors at Wu Shen Tao is also a lovely collection of people. I've loved martial arts for my whole life, and despite studying many styles with many teachers over the years, I have never found a teacher or a school that felt so right. read more

I have been practicing Tai-Chi at Wu Shen Tao for just over a year. My overall experience is that it is a terrific place for students of Tai-Chi and other Chinese internal martial arts. Sifu Paul Ramos is an internationally recognized practitioner and teacher. He is also a senior judge at national and international competitions. Rather than the "let's all work on the same technique" teaching method which predominates in Washington DC area Tai-Chi classes, most of the practice sessions at Wu Shen Tao are like a one-room school house. New students are working on beginning exercises. Somewhat experienced students are working their way through the Yang Style 88 form. Advanced students may be practicing other Tai-Chi forms or a related internal martial art, such as Tai-Chi sword. During most sessions, Sifu Paul moves around the room and spends a few minutes with each practitioner, observing and then offering suggestions. If the session is at all crowded, one or more of the advanced students will help out observing and offering suggestions to the less advanced practitioners. As someone who is beginning Tai-Chi practice late in life and has never been athletically gifted, one of the features of Wu Shen Tao I most appreciate is the patience and encouragement regularly offered by Sifu Paul and his students. read more

I had been looking for a Tai Chi school for several months - none seem to resonant. Wu Shen Tao was the proverbial 'best for last'. Everyone is absolutely a gem - the ShrFu Paul Ramos, his instructors, the other students. Everyone seems invested in the success of each other. The patience, the encouragement, the explanations or applications of movements (why they are done). The holistic exercises for calming/centering, the easy way in which the older students will watch and then offer tips and/or demonstrations. I could not believe my luck! My husband was so intrigued, he accompanied me and is now a student. He asked me to add his comment: Tell them I really like it (not an easily won praise from my husband, the guy). Tai Chi is not the only form offered, talk with ShrFu Paul about what you're looking for. His background is not only solid but makes for interesting conversations. read more

I've been taking Tai Chi classes at Wu Shen Tao for almost 4 years now, and I enjoy it immensely. Paul Ramos is a patient, dedicated and skilled teacher and the school has a diverse, welcoming environment. It's always a pleasure to work with people who absolutely love their job, and Paul loves teaching Tai Chi and other internal Chinese martial arts. Paul teaches each student at his or her own speed, allowing their skills to develop over time. I don't much like working out, but I enjoy practicing the Tai Chi forms, because they are way more mentally stimulating than an hour on a weight machine or a treadmill. You'll work up a good sweat too, especially if you take part in pushing hands, sword training or applications classes, which are a lot of fun. Wu Shen Tao is a hidden gem. read more

Paul Ramos is the real deal and if you want to learn internal martial arts in the DC area you would be cheating yourself to go anywhere else. read more

If you are interested in learning internal martial arts you are cheating yourself if you go anywhere else other than Wu Shen Tao and Paul Ramos. You don't find people with his level of expertise and depth of knowledge often. The school feels like a family of folks who are serious about learning. read more