GATHERING OF THE CIRCLE 2013
THE POWER OF WIND PALM Five Days of Jiulong Baguazhang Training Albany New York June 10-14 - 2013 - Monday to Friday … [Read More...]
Yijing and Jiulong Baguazhang
This is an absolutely fascinating video with Dr. Painter sharing some little known information about the Yijing (I Ching) … [Read More...]
Can You Control the OMG Moment?
Everyone can think of a situation where they experienced a brief period of panic - even if it was just a split second. It coincides with the realization that something unplanned, or possibly something terrible is about to occur. In fact, though our individual experiences are unique, these incidents are so common there are a number of familiar descriptions for the associated feelings of … [Read More...]
Knowledge is to Wisdom What Grape Juice is to Fine Wine
Here's a personal essay from a Toronto student who found her way to Jiulong over the course of several years. She is a great writer as well as being enthusiastic about our art. She brings a particular perspective that many will appreciate. "As a bit of background, I started training in martial arts seven years ago, at the age of 42. In writing this blog, my goal is to share my experiences and … [Read More...]
Dragons Fist Lesson on Wind
Hello everyone. This past Founder’s Day weekend, as many of you participated in, was centered on the use of a training tool, known as the Dragon’s fist. This whirling mass on a string was used to allow us to learn how to move from the body or core, to move the Dragon’s fist, not just moving the arm. With the Vertical circles, one of the things that I really felt really well, was that in … [Read More...]
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