Category Archives: Bagua

A Very Short Lesson on Bagua Zhang’s Reeling Silk

Posted on May 29, 2023 by school
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It’s Alive!

Posted on December 16, 2021 by school

Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor covid has been able to stop our new book by Sifu Ted Mancuso, “Hawk Splits Sky: Jibengong Practice, Bagua Zhang Mastery,” from publication. But it’s not like the forces of nature haven’t tried … Continue reading →

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Bagua and the Pandemic Pivot

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Gene Ching

The unprecedented changes triggered by the pandemic are ongoing. Like every school all around the world, the Academy of Martial and Internal Arts is adjusting to the changes. We struggle onward despite these challenges, but there are surely more ahead. … Continue reading →

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Stretching For the Art

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Ted Mancuso

You’ve finished your workout and the idea comes to you: why not stretch a little? It can only help, right? But immediately your brain floods with questions: How important is it to stretch? If I have just worked out, is … Continue reading →

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What Are We All Up to, Part 2

Posted on April 15, 2020 by school

Thanks to Travis for sending us a small part of his daily training routine. We’d love to see yours, too….

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2016 New Classes and Seminars

Posted on December 5, 2015 by school

We offer authentic, traditional training and experiences in the treasure that is Chinese martial arts and energetics. The Academy is Santa Cruz’s oldest Chinese martial arts school. For more than 25 years we have built a community of students and … Continue reading →

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Learning a Bagua Move (video)

Posted on April 18, 2015 by school

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Bagua Zhang Seminars

Posted on March 11, 2015 by school

Bagua Zhang, that unique method of martial and meditative practices, is considered to be one of the last traditional arts of its kind to emerge from China. Incorporating health, exercise and self-defense, exquisitely, Bagua’s round and twisting movements create an … Continue reading →

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Learning a Bagua Move

Posted on October 21, 2014 by school

Thanks to Nick and Ikuyo for allowing us to film this lesson.

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How To Start

Posted on November 11, 2012 by school

Click image above to open (short) movie in new window. We are finally starting to open up the Academy again for new students! Read below for class info, then fill out the form at the bottom of the page to … Continue reading →

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Bagua Zhang

Posted on October 6, 2007 by school

Bagua Zhang: Tai Chi of the 21st Century Beginner Level Some martial arts are simple, some are not. Bagua is, without a doubt, one of the most mysterious martial arts to come out of China. A perfect expression of Chinese … Continue reading →

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