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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Wedgies
April 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
Oops, sorry that should read “Wedges”, but the above title is way more fun! It refers to the focus in class this week, namely some preparation for the upcoming “Secrets of the Wedge” workshop. While we have all worked on the basic idea of the all important wedge over the years, I thought it might [...]
