This is the article we have been waiting for! Finally here are clear instructions for appearing to be cultivating the skills needed for effective Jiulong practice, but doing as little work as possible. If you have been wondering how to participate in the art without actually having to practice, this is the way to... »
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The Gathering of the Circle Part 2
Day 3 Again, we started the day with meditation and a lesson from Shifu Painter. It was starting feel normal to be doing this now. It’s fascinating how quickly one can get into a routine like this. Beginning the day with a healthful, focused practice... »
The Gathering of the Circle : Part 1
What happens at the annual 5 day Gathering of the Circle for Jiulong folks Here is a day by day narrative of the event back in 2006. This year’s Gathering will be held June 7 – 11, 2010 at the Albany, NY Best Western hotel. ... »
3 Days at the Gompa
Sounds like an exotic journey to a far off land doesn’t it? In way that is exactly what members of the Toronto Study Group experienced during a training session... »
Peripheral Vision in Jiulong
I saw him move like a wisp of cloud dancing across a winter lake; yet within lay the power of the dragon. Younger students practicing so intensely paid no... »
The Goal of Zhandouli
When you practice Baguazhang, your attacker will be confused because he cannot know what you will do and you also will not know what you are about to do... »
Water Dragon Turns
Ever wonder about the ways you can use that Jiulong Ba Step? Well wonder no more. Here is a video from Shizi Orchard showing us that invaluable sequence of... »
Matter in Motion: The Physics of Jiulong Baguazhang
Jiulong instructor Barry Solway in Colorado offers a very impressive analysis of the physical properties of the Nine Dragon methods. This is a fascinating exploration which helps us understand... »
Video – From practice to application
In this 4 minute video, Shizi Orchard shows us a particular movement being practiced on his own, and then some uses of it in combat. He is offering several... »
