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Comment on Workshop January 15 by Toronto Bagua Sessions |

Toronto Bagua Sessions | — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:15:12 +0000

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Comment on Workshop Review by Daniel Slat

Daniel Slat — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:56:27 +0000

I just started this year with Bagua here in Toronto and was fortunate enough to start with these Workshops given by Shizi Eric and Shizi Jan and have to say they make a HUGE difference.
I am new to this art but not to the internal arts. Even though the concepts and executions of this art are ‘simple’ it is not to be mistaken for ‘easy’. These Workshops are great for breaking down the steps between the steps and really giving you a feeling for what you should be feeling.
As I’ve quickly learned (because of the Workshops) it is less ‘learning’ that I should be concerned about (at this stage) and more ‘unlearning’ of what I already know. That’s the HUGE difference.

Comment on History by Gentle Way (#6-Mindbody Training) | Mindbody Pain Clinics

Gentle Way (#6-Mindbody Training) | Mindbody Pain Clinics — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:51:00 +0000

[...] concept of training the mind and body in a coordinated fashion is exemplified in the art of Jiulong Baguazhang. It begins with an emphasis on developing good body mechanics and the ability to reduce unnecessary [...]

Comment on Workshop Review by Jim B

Jim B — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:20:10 +0000

This class was great! It’s helpful (and fun) to experience the material in a new way. Focusing on one or two principles in depth helps me rethink some of the things I hadn’t quite understood before. Plenty of lightbulb moments – “So THAT’s what you’ve been trying to tell me!”

Thanks Shizi Reynolds and Shizi Carstoniu for this workshop class. Looking forward to more!

Comment on History by Connections (#5-Mindbody Training) | Mindbody Pain Clinics

Connections (#5-Mindbody Training) | Mindbody Pain Clinics — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:20:25 +0000

[...] was in the mid 1990’s when Shifu John P. Painter introduced me to the Chinese art of Jiulong Baguazhang. (Shifu is a term that can be roughly translated as a combination of teacher/father/boss. Jiulong [...]

Comment on Toronto Bagua in 2011 by John Trumbell

John Trumbell — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:50:46 +0000

Hi Shizi,
I’m really looking forward to the upcoming events and projects. I wish you and Shirfu Painter the best of luck in the new year.

Thanks for all your hard work in promoting this art.
John

Comment on Toronto Workshop series by Eric

Eric — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:35:23 +0000

Thanks so much Sandy. It is very gratifying that you are getting so much from the workshops. Especially since you come such a long distance. I will always do my best to make the experience valuable for each participant.

Comment on Toronto Workshop series by Eric

Eric — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:33:16 +0000

No problem, Daniel. We will be pleased to help you get started whenever you are able to make it. Also, I know you have signed up for the January 15 workshop so we will meet then.

Thanks,
Eric Reynolds

Comment on Toronto Workshop series by Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:27:41 +0000

Hi all,

Having to drive in from Ottawa (4 hours) these workshops certainly are worth it. I have been known to and may again soon make the trip up in the morning and return the same evening.

It’s wonderful to get a feeling of progress not only in myself but in others as well. I can’t help but feel that these workshops, hand in hand with my daily practise, will help me make that little daily progress and gain the insights and skill to help me to accomplish my goal of being solid enough to continue to pursue my longer term goal at the Gompa of learning to qualify as an instructor. Even if not, seeing the results and feeling the differences and being able to reproduce lessons on my own, are more than worth it.

Thanks Shizi for sharing these seminars.-

Cheers

Sandy Troster

Comment on Toronto Workshop series by Daniel Slat

Daniel Slat — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:20:21 +0000

Hello Eric:

I have desperately been trying to come down, yesterday was the day i was hoping for but in my profession this is a busy time.
This workshop seems like an ideal start. You can sign me up and let me know how and when I need to pay.

Hope you are well,

Daniel Slat