Category Archives: Bagua
It’s Alive!
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 really hard. Nonetheless, the boxes of books and the spindles of DVDs are now arrived, and you can CLICK HERE to read more about our project, and to order at our introductory price. Woohoo! Oh, and for the first month (until January 15), if you would like an autorgraphed copy, just ask. See Below for more info… Here is a … Continue reading →
Bagua and the Pandemic Pivot
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. Many cling to a hope for the ‘return to normal’ but that’s backwards thinking in so many ways. Change is normal and we’re undergoing global change right now. Others talk about ‘the pivot’. Here at the Academy, it has me thinking about the Bagua. Perhaps it’s because Sifu Ted has been working on a Bagua book, one that I’m sure … Continue reading →
Stretching For the Art
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 stretching necessary? Which is the best for me and, even more importantly, which should I avoid? And, as a martial artist, which stretches best fit my style? Any stretching related to Chinese martial practice could be associated with more than 300 different martial branches, consequently presenting a tremendous range of stretching and pliability options, along with related foundational interpretations. Add … Continue reading →
What Are We All Up to, Part 2
Thanks to Travis for sending us a small part of his daily training routine. We’d love to see yours, too…. [KGVID]https://www.reelingsilk.com/academy/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Travis-Plays-the-Bagua-Poles.mp4[/KGVID]
Continue reading →Learning a Bagua Move (video)
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Continue reading →Learning a Bagua Move
Thanks to Nick and Ikuyo for allowing us to film this lesson.
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Click image above to open (short) movie in new window. Read below for class info, then fill out the form at the bottom of the page to contact us with your interest. Thanks! Tai Chi Chuan We offer three levels of Tai Chi Chuan. A three-month introduction class, Tai Chi Short Set: Martial Structure for Health (open to all) Beginning/Intermediate Yang Style Long Form (Requires approval or invitation of instructor) Intermediate/Advanced Yang Style Long Form (Requires approval or invitation of instructor) Class Times Beginning Tai Chi Yang Style Short Form (open to all) Monday & Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm April 20 … Continue reading →
Bagua Zhang
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 culture it is based on the core text of Chinese philosophy, the I Ching or Book of Changes. In Bagua everything is a little different. You start your basic training by walking in a circle while holding your hands in different Animal positions such as Lion and Unicorn. As you do this you perform Qigong training and leg strengthening. Then … Continue reading →