Throughout the year Shen Long Taiji hosts several special events. Below are the links to the photos from some of the most recent events.
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2026 Open Practices at the Beach
On Saturday mornings during August we gather on the bluff overlooking Glencoe Beach–an ideal setting to play Taiji.
August 29, 2026 Open Practice and Potluck
Front Row: Chris, Bill, Ken, Anna Lynn, Xin, Blair
Middle Row: Pam, Erin, Linn, Barb, Paula, Michael
Back Row: Kathy, Phil, Yongli, Chris, Michal, Gil
August 22, 2026
August 15, 2026
August 8, 2026
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2026 International Conference
Seven USA students were among the almost 100 international students who attended the 2026 Shenlong Taiji Quan International Conference in Taiwan. The USA students included Sifu Kevin, David, Ruth, Sharry, Xin, Kathy, and Vince. What an amazing trip!
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2025 Holiday Party in Northfield
Every year before we break for the holidays, we gather together for an evening filled with training and friendship. It’s always a fun event and a wonderful way to close out the year.
Front row: Spyros, Bill, Gil, Barb
Seated: Blair, Kathy, Paula, Pam, Bill, Linn
Back row: Vivian, Yongli, Penny, Ann Marie, Sherri, Jim, Joy, Cheryll, Chris, Sandy, Janet, Helen, Candy, John, Ann
Missing from the photo: Ken, Anna Lynn
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Initiation Ceremony–Kenosha
On Wednesday, November 19, Sifu Kevin initiation a group of six men as indoor students.
Left to Right: Nick, Michael, Jim, Sifu Kevin, bob, Mike, Gregg
Fall Training and Initiation Ceremony–Northfield
On Saturday, November 15, students from Northfield gathered for training and to witness and celebrate the initiation of two new indoor students, Kathy and Xin.
Left side: Paula, Kate, Kathy, Barb, Blair, Bob, Jack, Vivian, Cheryl, Ken, Paula, Joy, Pam
Right side: Xin, Gil, Chris, Sharry, AnnaLyna, Sifu Kevin, Yongli, Sandy, Bill, Helen, Linn, Spyros, Michal, AnnMarie
Missing from the Group Photo: Alice, Anne, Bill, Cori, Francesca, Rita, Sherri
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The Training
The Initiation Ceremony
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Open Practices at the Beach
On Saturday mornings during August we gather on the bluff overlooking Glencoe Beach–an ideal setting to play Taiji.
August 30, 2025
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August 23, 2025
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August 16, 2025
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August 9, 2025
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