The purpose of this blog is to
provide an opportunity for dialogue between myself and the Arlington community
about the unique approach to personal training our school provides.
My name is Charles DeVirgilio. In July of 2010, Master Ian Factor and I founded Zhen Ren Chuan Martial & Healing Arts Center, located at 301 Broadway, in Arlington Center. Our desire was to establish a school based on a non-competitive environment, where the intent would be to “win over yourself,” versus “winning over others.” We have done that; the practice of the movements we teach, coupled with the utilization of correct breathing techniques, have allowed countless number of practitioners to gain, mentally and physically, from their practice.
My name is Charles DeVirgilio. In July of 2010, Master Ian Factor and I founded Zhen Ren Chuan Martial & Healing Arts Center, located at 301 Broadway, in Arlington Center. Our desire was to establish a school based on a non-competitive environment, where the intent would be to “win over yourself,” versus “winning over others.” We have done that; the practice of the movements we teach, coupled with the utilization of correct breathing techniques, have allowed countless number of practitioners to gain, mentally and physically, from their practice.
I have studied this style of martial
training for many years, and in 1996, came to the school at this location. Over
the next 11 years the school fell into disrepair, and in 2007 I purchased it.
We began to revitalize the building inside and out with the help and passion of
our students. In April of 2009 we
donated a public garden to the Town of Arlington in front of the school, which
the students of the school maintain year round.
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After
We offer classes for all age
groups, and have been very successful helping young students learn to focus
their energy. There are many testimonials posted on our website, as well as
reviews on the internet, which speak to the effectiveness of the training we
offer; I myself have repaired spinal cord herniations in my lower back and
neck. This was accomplished with the correct sequence of Baguazhang movements
and Chi Gong Breathing, techniques from our curriculum.
Part of proper training is being
part of community. Along the way, we initiated a Martial Arts Club at Arlington
Catholic which ran for two years, donated classroom time to the young women of Germaine
Lawrence Treatment Center, and initiated fund raisers for the Children’s Room
of Arlington. We involve our students in a number of food drives and contribute
to the Arlington Food Pantry.
Our class schedule, background on
myself and Instructor Ian, videos, and our class schedule can be found at http://www.zhenrenchuan.com/ourinstructors.html.
In January we are starting a Saturday morning (8:00 AM) Tai Chi/Chi Gong class,
for those who would like to experience the unique quality of training at Zhen
Ren Chuan on a per-class fee basis.
We welcome questions and
comments, and will share more of our unique philosophy about personal training
in the weeks to follow.
