Body Mind Systems
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Zhen Ren is an ancient Chinese Taoist term used to refer to a person of virtue or high moral standing. It also describes someone who is "natural", "unchanged" or "true" in the face of disruptive circumstances. Chuan most often translates to "fist" or "physical manifestation". Used in this specific context it means "art". Hence, the three characters of Zhen Ren Chuan translate to: THE ART OF THE TRUE HUMAN BEING
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Customer Reviews (18 reviews)
by stephenAC at Citysearch
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2011I started my practice in the martial arts under Instructor Charles DeVirgilio in 2002 at the age of twelve. At the time, my mother and sister had been taking lessons for a few years, and I felt that it might be an... (more)
by chrisM arl at Citysearch
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2011My 12-year-old daughter and I have both attend classes at Zhen Ren Chuan for about a year. I am thrilled with the improvement in her strength, confidence, coordination and focus. I'm so glad she has found an activity... (more)
by SteveL Arlington at Citysearch
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2011I have been practicing at Zhen Ren Chuan for a bit over two years. Instructor Charles D. pays personal attention to my individual needs (as he does with each student), my being over 50 yo, and having essentially no... (more)
by MarkWArl at Citysearch
on Citysearch Apr 16, 2011I joined Zhen Ren Chuan in July of 2010. Over the past nine months I have noticed many beneficial changes from my training at the school. Vastly improved flexibility, increased muscle mass, and improved stamina are... (more)
by kimgillis at Citysearch
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2011I recently attended a 3-hour seminar at Zhen Ren Chuan, martial and healing arts systems. I am not a regular student at the school, but came from Maine specifically for this seminar, with my own instructor and fellow... (more)
by Cindy Met at Citysearch
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2010I love going to class at Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Center. The instructors are passionate about teaching and sharing their great knowledge, I feel wonderful after each class, I learn something new in each class,... (more)
lpw49
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2010I brought my nephew to the studio because he wanted to study Ju Jitsu and "get stronger". He has gotten much, much more than that. His self control and body awareness have greatly improved and he is showing more self... (more)
mscerra
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2010I have attended this school for four years and in this time I have seen many improvements in myself. I started out looking for strength and balance from the martial arts and have gained that and more. I have increased my... (more)
Ives123
on Citysearch Jan 17, 2010Body Mind Systems makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door. My daughter started 1 year ago and her strength and self-confidence has greatly improved. The staff is well trained in their craft and they... (more)
pkirschbaum
on Citysearch Mar 20, 2009Charles DeVirgilio has volunteered to lead Tai Chi classes at New Horizons at Choate retirement community of Woburn, MA for several years. His generous spirit and broad knowledge of Tai Chi clearly motivates and... (more)
MichelleandKyle
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2009Body Mind Systems is a wonderful Martial Arts studio. The staff is excellent. They are well trained, caring, thoughtful and patience. My son attends the adaptive class offered and it has meant the world to him. They... (more)
frances13horizons
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2009I am an Activities Director at a retirement community. Charles has been teaching the senior community weekly Tai Chi classes for 4 or more years. Charles understands the needs, abilities as well as limitations of... (more)
Groseille
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2009My son who is 6 years old has been attending the pee-wee Martial Art classes at Body Mind Systems in Arlington Center three times a week for the past 8 months. I originally wanted him to make new friends, get some... (more)
curiousmother
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2009This is the awesome place for children of the ages 4-17 to learn martial arts. The instructors name is Charles. There are four age groups ages 4-6, ages 7-10, ages 11-17 and 18-any age. For the 4-6 Peewee classes he does... (more)
carldd2
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2009After spending almost 3 years at another martial arts school in town, realized that neither my young son nor I was getting what we wanted and that a change was appropriate. After looking at several other schools, we... (more)
GLAdmin
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2009The owner of Martial Arts for Health (Charles Devirgilio), of his own accord, generously offered to give Tai Chi lessons at his studio to some of our girls from our Arlington residential treatment facility,... (more)
ngu
on Citysearch Jan 10, 2009Our 2 children are both members of the Martial Arts for Health school in Arlington. We signed them up 1 year ago when we arrived in town. They both dramatically improved their physical skills and mental balance thanks... (more)
lbadrick
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2009I highly recommend this school. I've been attending for 3 years, two to four times a week, starting after a serious back injury. The school and all of its instructors have helped me be the best I can be, whether I... (more)