Delaware County residents can experience a quiet but powerful moment with people across the globe on Saturday, April 25, for the county’s first-ever World Tai Chi Day celebration in Media.
The free, family-friendly event begins at 10 AM at the Roosevelt Community Center, 464 S. Old Middletown Road, in Media.
Leading the local celebration is Tommy Lugo, founder of Integrated Kung Fu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Media, in partnership with Middletown Township and the University Systems of Martial Arts Organization.
The annual worldwide event is observed in more than 80 countries.
Since its founding in 1999, World Tai Chi and Qigong Day has united people through synchronized movement, mindfulness, and shared intention under the theme “One World … One Breath.”
The Tai Chi Day celebration in Middletown welcomes everyone—regardless of age or experience, inviting residents to explore the benefits of Tai Chi.
“This is about connection, movement, and balance,” Lugo says. “You don’t need experience—just show up, follow along, have fun, and breathe.”
The event will feature guided movements, breathing exercises, and guest demonstrations designed to introduce participants to Tai Chi’s many benefits, including improved balance, relaxation, focus, and overall well-being.
More than just a wellness activity, the event offers something deeper: a chance for the community to slow down and reconnect.
In a world that rarely pauses, this shared experience invites people to move together, breathe together, and simply be present.
Because sometimes, the most powerful thing a community can do… is take a breath—together.
Learn more about the World Tai Chi Day celebration at the Integrated Kung Fu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy Facebook page. You can also call 267-441-6505.
Find out more about the martial arts and wellness programs available at Integrated Kung Fu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy at the Roosevelt Community Center in Media.
The Academy offers a blend of traditional discipline and modern combat training, high-quality martial arts, and wellness programs for students of all ages and experience levels.
From Kung Fu, MMA, kickboxing, grappling, and weapons training, to specialized practices like Tai Chi and Qigong, every class is designed to build real-world self-defense skills, strength, balance, and mental focus.
The programs foster confidence, coordination, and personal growth in a supportive, community-driven environment.
Sifu Tom Lugo is a military veteran, accomplished champion competitor, and a multiple Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, as well as an experienced stunt performer and fight coordinator, with extensive experience across multiple martial arts systems and military combat disciplines.
