::Jiulong Baguazhang ::
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Baguazhang was introduced to the Li family by the famous Taoist, Li Cheun
Yeung. Passed down to Li Long Dao who brought it to America and taught it to Dr.
John Painter along with the other arts of the Li family under the name of
Daochichuan.
Jiulong or Nine dragon Baguazhang is taught as a principle based art designed
specifically for multiple opponents. Its origins are based in the I Ching (Book of
Changes) which gives it its depth of tactics that few martial arts posses. The insight
into human nature that the I Ching offers also allows for the development of an
integrated health system by way of Jiulong Qigong which is one of the most
effective being offered today.
As a martial art Jiulong Baguazhang is taught in a very simplified manner with
easy to understand ideas that allows a student to learn and progressively build skill
levels that, in a surprisingly short amount om time, allows him to display a high
level of combat effectiveness. After this initial training which we call the Rolling the
Pearl program a student moves on to learning the eight palms each of which can
be considered a complete martial art in its own right. A palm is not only a shape
that combines a hand and body posture but also an attitude which can be used to
engage an opponent, a problem in life or health.
With appropriate diligence to training a student can get through the first program in
a year or two and then spend a lifetime exploring all the intricacies and methods of
each of the palms.
Yeung. Passed down to Li Long Dao who brought it to America and taught it to Dr.
John Painter along with the other arts of the Li family under the name of
Daochichuan.
Jiulong or Nine dragon Baguazhang is taught as a principle based art designed
specifically for multiple opponents. Its origins are based in the I Ching (Book of
Changes) which gives it its depth of tactics that few martial arts posses. The insight
into human nature that the I Ching offers also allows for the development of an
integrated health system by way of Jiulong Qigong which is one of the most
effective being offered today.
As a martial art Jiulong Baguazhang is taught in a very simplified manner with
easy to understand ideas that allows a student to learn and progressively build skill
levels that, in a surprisingly short amount om time, allows him to display a high
level of combat effectiveness. After this initial training which we call the Rolling the
Pearl program a student moves on to learning the eight palms each of which can
be considered a complete martial art in its own right. A palm is not only a shape
that combines a hand and body posture but also an attitude which can be used to
engage an opponent, a problem in life or health.
With appropriate diligence to training a student can get through the first program in
a year or two and then spend a lifetime exploring all the intricacies and methods of
each of the palms.
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