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Baguazhang is one of the three major internal martial arts brought to us from China. The other two are: Taichichuan (Tai
Chi) which is the most famous of the three. It is known more for its health benefits than its martial techniques. The other is
Xingyichuan known for its lineal and aggressive martial movements.
Nine Dragon Baguazhang is the Li family style of Baguazhang. It was introduced to the Li family by the famous Taoist
and herbalist Li Qingyun who, according to the New York Times was over 250 years old when he died in 1933. This
method of Baguazhang has been passed down within the family business of Bao biao (body guards) right up to its present
day inheritor, Dr John Painter. Baguazhang is characterized by powerful palm strikes, elusive tactics and constant
movement.
Nine Dragon Baguazhang Is taught in a very systematized manner. It begins with the Rolling the Pearl program that
starts with basic quiet sitting,it moves on to standing then introduces shifting which leads into lineal walking and then into
the well known practice of circle walking and finally with partner games. After the year or two it takes to progress through
this program the eight palms are introduced. The palms are taught one at a time so that each can be explored as a unique
martial art in and of itself.
Nine Dragon Baguazhang can be studied here in New Hampshire, at the Gompa in Arlington, Texas or with one of the
certified teachers throughout the United States and the world, most of which can be contacted through our links page.
Study Group Instructor
Bobb Maio
Chi) which is the most famous of the three. It is known more for its health benefits than its martial techniques. The other is
Xingyichuan known for its lineal and aggressive martial movements.
Nine Dragon Baguazhang is the Li family style of Baguazhang. It was introduced to the Li family by the famous Taoist
and herbalist Li Qingyun who, according to the New York Times was over 250 years old when he died in 1933. This
method of Baguazhang has been passed down within the family business of Bao biao (body guards) right up to its present
day inheritor, Dr John Painter. Baguazhang is characterized by powerful palm strikes, elusive tactics and constant
movement.
Nine Dragon Baguazhang Is taught in a very systematized manner. It begins with the Rolling the Pearl program that
starts with basic quiet sitting,it moves on to standing then introduces shifting which leads into lineal walking and then into
the well known practice of circle walking and finally with partner games. After the year or two it takes to progress through
this program the eight palms are introduced. The palms are taught one at a time so that each can be explored as a unique
martial art in and of itself.
Nine Dragon Baguazhang can be studied here in New Hampshire, at the Gompa in Arlington, Texas or with one of the
certified teachers throughout the United States and the world, most of which can be contacted through our links page.
Study Group Instructor
Bobb Maio
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