Bagua Martial Arts Seminars/Workshops

Objectives

 - To improve results in fighting application of previously studied attack methods of the Yin Style Bagua Lion System
 - To gain understanding of the force transforming and removing methods of bagua through training of the Phoenix System attack methods
 - Continued development of the bagua straight sword

Syllabus

Standing Strengthening Posture Practise

Postures from the Lion & Phoenix systems
 - achieving correct alignment for increased strength and improved circulation
 - understanding the mental aspects of the practice

Foundational Strike Practise

Single strikes from the Lion, Phoenix & Monkey systems
 - in the static and square stepping methods
 - how to wind up effectively
 - use whole body to generate power
 - coordination of stepping and body movement to complete the issuing of force

Strike Combinations Practise

Combinations of strikes from the Lion & Phoenix systems
 - how to effectively change forces from one strike to the next
 - in the square and 3-step methods
 - taking stepping patterns from forms, changing stepping, and examining the results of different kinds of stepping

Forms Practise

Forms from the Lion & Phoenix systems
 - how to gain an advantageous position on the opponent
 - how to pair the proper stepping method with the technique
 - adding in body movement to help give a better result in the use of the technique
 - understanding how to make techniques more well-knit and the stepping more agile

Applications Practise

Applications of foundational strikes, strike combinations & forms
 - effect of stepping on usage through matching and coordinating appropriate changes in stepping, coordination of speed, weight and cadence of stepping

Circle Walking Practise

Methods of the Lion & Phoenix systems
 - achieving the correct posture and alignment
 - how to be more rooted and maintain whole body connection throughout the practise

Bagua Large Weapons Practise

Straight Sword (Jian)
 - foundational practices
 - develop a working knowledge of the bagua sword and its basic usage

Timetable

*Additional training for suitably qualified students

Students considered as being 'qualified' will be invited to attend the additional training sessions

For more information please email info@bagua-zhang.info or use the form on the Contact page.

Weekly & Other Regular Classes

For details of weekly martial classes and associated qigong/chi kung classes please see the Classes page.

For details of up coming seminars & workshops in other countries, please see the Tour page on the international website.