MCM College: Promoting health through the ancient practice of Taijiquan
滿珍紀念書院：「以柔化剛」太極身心修行
On Friday evening, 16th January, 2026, MCM College transformed its dining hall into a ‘wu guan’ – a Chinese martial arts hall. The setting was made possible under close collaboration with Camões House resident Tutor, Gabriela Silva and college affiliate, Prof. S.H. Kong (FBA), who graciously introduced Master Lai Hong 賴宏師傅, founder of Macau Longfei Wushu Association (澳門龍飛武術學會) to students across the RC community.
Taijiquan, often known as Tai Chi, is a gentle Chinese martial art renowned for its slow, flowing movements and deep breathing. Unlike intense exercises, it is a low-impact, meditative practice suitable for all ages and fitness levels. By performing its continuous, graceful forms, one can improve balance, flexibility, and strength while significantly reducing stress and enhancing mental focus, making it a holistic exercise for both body and mind.
Master Lai has long practiced traditional Chinese martial arts, specializing in the lineage of Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Taijiquan, and Wudang Sword passed down from Sun Lutang, Li Yulin, and Li Tianji. To further promote internal martial arts, Master Lai attended the First National Xingyiquan Coaches Training Course in Taiyuan, Shanxi, in 1998. He founded the Macau Xingyiquan Association in 2005, and the Macau Baguazhang Association in 2007. He also served as martial arts instructor for several community organizations, conducted coach-training programs, and actively encouraged members to participate in activities promoting Chinese martial arts, community affairs, and charity events. Under his guidance, students have achieved notable success in Macau martial arts competitions.
The activity consists of ten one-hour long workshops, and will conclude on Monday, 9th February, 2026.
2026年1月16日週五晚間，滿珍紀念書院的禮堂化身為傳統中式「武館」。此次活動由Camões House駐院小導師Gabriela Silva與書院非駐院導師江紹發教授（工商管理學院）共同促成，並特邀澳門龍飛武術學會創辦人賴宏師傅親臨，帶領書院師生體驗太極拳的奧妙。
太極拳作為柔和的中國武術，以動作緩慢連綿、呼吸深長著稱。與劇烈運動不同，這項低衝擊且蘊含冥想特質的練習，適合所有年齡與體能狀態者。透過連貫優雅的招式，習者能提升平衡、柔韌與肌力，同時有效減壓凝神，達到身心兼修之效。
賴宏師傅深耕傳統武術，專精修孫祿堂、李玉琳、李天驥一脈所傳之形意拳、八卦掌、太極拳及武當劍法。為弘揚內家武學，他於1998年赴山西太原參加首屆全國形意拳教練培訓班，其後更於2005年創立澳門形意拳協會，2007年成立澳門八卦掌協會。多年來，他除於多個社團任教，開設教練課程，亦積極推動會員參與武術推廣、社區服務及慈善活動。在其指導下，學員於本地武術賽事中表現卓著。
本次太極拳系列工作坊共十節，每節一小時，活動將於2026年2月9日（週一）圓滿結束。