This is one of those things that is a challenge for both students and teachers, namely the tendency to talk during partner practice in a class or workshop. “No talking!” exclaims the teacher, whether in public school or a martial arts class. I can recall this happening when I was in school, and I always [...]
The Bagua Stations
April 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Ontario Bagua students gathered on Saturday, April 20 for one of our afternoon sessions. These have become a valuable part of our learning process because they are the only times when people from all our schools get together on a regular basis. These workshops are held every 6 weeks or so and each one [...]
The Centre Core is the Centre Core
January 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
So once again a bunch of Jiulong folks got together and delved deeper into the principles that make this art what it is. These workshops have become a staple of the Ontario schools which allow students from the various locations to gather on a regular basis. This is a great time for all since many [...]
Two Dragons at Play workshop review – Part 2
November 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When left our intrepid Bagua players at the end of part 1, they were about to enter a combat game, the full name of which is “Two Dragons Playing in the Clouds”. Picture a serpent twisting, coiling, and rolling around in the clear blue of the sky and you will have a sense of what [...]
Two Dragons at Play Workshop Review – Part 1
November 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Saturday, November 3 students from the various Ontario study groups gathered for a 3 hour workshop with me. The focus of the session was the “Two Dragons Playing in the Clouds” exercise from our “Dragon Rolls the Pearl” program. The essence of the exercise is two Bagua players circle walking while facing each other [...]
Ottawa Workshop
September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Click here for a review of the workshop held in Ottawa on September 15, 2012. Ottawa Workshop Review
Summer 2012 Workshop Review Part 2
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
At the midpoint in the workshop we broke for a short rest. It was time to bring down the intensity a bit and get ready for some focused practice. The intensity is related to the Willow Bends game. While we really try to keep the competitive edge out of the game, it starts to creep [...]
Summer 2012 Workshop Review Part 1
July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
They came from far and near, those intrepid Baguazhang people did. (be sure to do your best Yoda voice when reading that sentence) On Saturday, July 14 the students from all the Ontario Nine Dragon Baguazhang schools assembled at the Toronto school for an event that is becoming a staple of their learning process – [...]
Secrets Part 3 – Disciplined Freedom
May 26, 2012 by 3 Comments
So here we are at part 3. The video here is self-explanatory and shows how Bagua functions in that most challenging of situations, multiple opponents. As you see, Shifu Painter offers 2 scenarios. An open space and an alley. The adaptability of Jiulong Baguazhang is the main feature since it does not matter where the [...]
Secrets of the Secrets Part 2
May 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The next secret I want to share with you is subtle and can be confusing. In this video you can see people starting with the Wedge. Some are smooth and powerful, others are confused and hesitant. It is what you don’t see that comprises this secret. Namely, the desire to get past the Wedge and [...]
