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Whether you're interested in Tai Chi, Qigong, Kung Fu, meditation, private instruction, or one of our lineage training programs, we'd be happy to learn more about your goals and help determine whether one of our training programs is a good fit.
Use the form below to contact us with your questions, training goals, or areas of interest. We'll review your message and follow up with the most appropriate next steps.
Who We Are
TCCII was founded by Shifu Shawn Cartwright and Dr. Yinong Chong to help preserve, interpret, and transmit traditional Chinese Internal Arts for modern students.
Our mission is to preserve, interpret, and transmit traditional Chinese Internal Arts while building a bridge between the ancient traditions of the East and modern practitionersĀ of the West.
Location
TCCII provides online training worldwide and selected in-person instruction in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Students throughout the United States and internationally participate in TCCII online training programs.
Our Programs
TCCII (Traditional Chinese Culture Institute International) provides instruction and educational resources in traditional Chinese Internal Arts and self-cultivation systems.
We preserve authentic, complete lineage systems, including many of the traditional training methods and hidden internal practices that are rarely taught today.
Areas of Instruction include:
- Chen Taijiquan
- Yang Taijiquan
- Qigong
- Xingyiquan
- Baguazhang
- Shaolin Kung Fu
- Wudang Sword
- Fujian White Crane
- Meditation
- Traditional Chinese Culture
- Private Lineage Training
The programs are not simply a collection of movements or forms. These are complete lineage training programs taught through a set of guiding principles that aim to preserve and teach the underlying system behind the arts.
Training is available through online programs and selected in-person instruction for qualified students.
Who Should Contact Us?
This page is intended for:
- Prospective students
- Current students
- Martial artists seeking traditional training
- Individuals interested in health, wellness, and self-cultivation
- Organizations interested in speaking, seminars, or educational programs
- Media and partnership inquiries
If you're unsure where to begin, tell us a little about your goals and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll help determine whether one of our training programs is the right fit.
Before You Contact Us
Many people are looking for information.
Others are looking for genuine training.
There is a difference.
If you're interested in studying a complete traditional system, understanding how the pieces fit together, and developing real skill over time, we'd be happy to hear from you.
If you're simply collecting techniques, certifications, or quick fixes, we may not be the right fit.
We are primarily interested in helping serious students find the most appropriate path forward.
What Happens Next?
After submitting the form:
- We review your inquiry.
- We determine the most appropriate program, training path, or resource.
- We respond with recommended next steps.
Depending on your interests, we may refer you to:
- A training program
- An article or video resource
- A complimentary masterclass
- Private training options
- Upcoming events or seminars
Every inquiry is personally reviewed to help identify the most appropriate training path, resource, or next step.
Complete the Form Below
Tell us a little about your background, interests, goals, and what prompted you to reach out.
The more context you provide, the better we can recommend the most appropriate training path, program, resource, or next step.
Serious Inquiries Preferred
Because our programs involve traditional lineage transmission and long-term training, we prefer detailed inquiries over one-line messages.
Because our training programs involve long-term traditional study, detailed inquiries receive the most useful responses.