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Great masters of the internal arts often employ seemingly paradoxical statements to explain the principles of internal boxing. Over the years I have found some of the Xing Yi sayings very helpful, both for my
IAI instructor Thad Wong has trained extensively in Ba Gua Zhang with Internal Arts international (IAI). In the course of his training he has made several trips to Beijing with IAI founder Tom Bisio and
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Contents1 Internal Arts International Ba Gua/Xing Yi Intensive Training Weekend February 18-19, 20232 To Register: 3 CLICK HERE TO PAY WITH PAYPAL4 or use VENMO Internal Arts International Ba Gua/Xing Yi Intensive Training Weekend February
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IAI instructor Thad Wong has trained extensively in Ba Gua Zhang with Internal Arts international (IAI). In the course of his training he has made several trips to Beijing with IAI founder Tom Bisio and
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The Thirty-Six Songs discuss and clearly explain how to properly train Shen Fa, footwork (Bu Fa), movement and rotation, the pathways of Qi and walking the circle, the pathways of Jin and the connection with
Daoist Ba Gua Circle Walking Meditation is an “Inner Alchemy” practice that opens the body’s energy gates, guiding you into a deep meditative state as you walk, circle and turn smoothly and effortlessly. Smoothly walking
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More than 20 students and instructors came together in Stamford, Connecticut, for the IAI Ba Gua /Xing Yi Summer Intensive on August 13th and 14th. Everyone trained hard for 8 hours each day. People came
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The Thirty-Six Songs discuss and explain clearly how to properly train Shen Fa, footwork (Bu Fa), movement and rotation, the pathways of Qi and walking the circle, the pathways of Jin and the connection with
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Contents1 13. Application Method (Yong Fa 用法)2 14. Sealing Closing Method (Feng Bi Fa 封闭法)3 15. Fist Intercepting Method (Jie Quan Fa 接拳法)4 16. Picking and Dissolving Method (Zhai Jie Fa 摘解法)5 17. Single Connecting
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The “songs” or rhymed verses of Xing Yi Quan give the practitioner insight into the essential internal and external actions of the movements in Xing Yi. This article covers three verses pertaining to Heng Quan
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Contents1 Internal Arts International Ba Gua/Xing Yi Summer Intensive Training Aug. 13-14, 20221.1 To Register: 1.2 CLICK HERE TO PAY WITH PAYPAL1.3 or use VENMO Internal Arts International Ba Gua/Xing Yi Summer Intensive Training Aug.
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The Thirty-Six Songs, discuss and clearly explain how to properly train Shen Fa, footwork (Bu Fa), movement and rotation, and the pathways of Qi and walking circle, pathways of Jin and the connection with techniques.
The “songs” or rhymed verses of Xing Yi Quan give the practitioner insight into the essential internal and external actions of the movements. This post covers three verses pertaining to Pao Quan (Cannon Fist).
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The “songs” or rhymed verses of Xing Yi Quan give the practitioner insight into the essential internal and external actions of the movements. This post covers three verses pertaining to Beng Quan (Bursting Fist).
This video documents an actual treatment of a severe double black eye using Chinese herbs and a hard-boiled egg. This is a traditional Gong Fu Sports Medicine treatment of a black eye which disperses stagnant
Some form of Zhan Zhuang – “Stake Standing” or “Pile Standing” – is an important part of the physical and energetic training in all Chinese internal styles. Zhan Zhuang has many purposes and many spiritual
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The “songs” or rhymed verses of Xing Yi Quan give the practitioner insight into the essential internal and external actions of the movements. This post covers three verses pertaining to Zuan Quan (Drilling Fist).
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Training with Master Song Zhi Yong changed my whole approach to martial arts in general, and more specifically, Internal Martial Arts. Song Zhi Yong is a senior disciple of legendary Shanzi Xing Yi Master Li
The “songs” or rhymed verses of Xing Yi Quan give the practitioner insight into the essential internal and external actions of the movements. This post covers three verses pertaining to Pi Quan (Splitting Fist).
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Training with Master Song Zhi Yong changed my whole approach to martial arts in general, and more specifically, Internal Martial Arts. Song Zhi Yong is a senior disciple of legendary Shanxi Xing Yi Master Li
Part Three of our re-translation and commentary of the Ba Gua Zhang’s 36 Songs covers Songs 13-24. The commentaries for each song are excerpted from Writings on Ba Gua Zhang Skills (八卦掌术集成) by Guo Gu
Part two of our re-translation and commentary of the Ba Gua Zhang’s 36 Songs, covers songs 13-24. The commentaries for each song are excerpted from Writings on Ba Gua Zhang Skills (八卦掌术集成) by Guo Gu
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This very interesting Chinese medicine case study by martial artist and Chinese medical practitioner Hal Asbury combines a Die Da injury and infection with the presence of a latent pathogen. The case deftly illustrates traditional
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A significant percentage of students who take up internal martial arts focus only on the Nei Gong exercises and perceived “health” aspects of these arts while eschewing the martial aspects. This approach stems from misconceptions
The 36 Songs give critical advice about the body alignments and training methods of Ba Gua Zhang. Generations of Ba Gua teachers and students regularly consult the 36 songs for the martial wisdom that they
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Last month we featured an article on Eating Bitter. This article addresses a related topic, “Investing in Loss,” another important concept in Chinese Internal Martial Arts. “Investing in Loss” is frequently mentioned in relation to
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Master Li Gu Chang’s instructions on Tai Ji Quan, found in his book, Tai Ji Push Hands Training Instructions (太极推手演练指导Tai Ji Tui Shou Yan Lian Zhi Dao), are deep and profound. In this post we
In Chinese Internal Martial Arts there is an oft-used expression, “Eating Bitter” (吃苦 Chi Ku). To “eat bitter” means to “bear hardship” – enduring something unpleasant, without complaint, while maintaining a positive attitude. In the
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Circle Walking holding fixed postures (Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang) is the key to mastering Ba Gua Zhang. Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang (also known as Circle Walking Nei Gong) is both a basic foundational
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Guo Gu Min’s Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang changes are a great subject for home study. Guo’s emphasis on the Yao, is incredibly useful for the development of Shen Fa and power. Interpreting Guo’s Ding
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“Just get out there and get some work done” Years ago, I read an essay about training where the author quoted his high school gymnastics coach saying, “Just get out there and get some work
Ba Gua’s countless changes and seemingly infinite applications are rooted in the Single Palm Change. Participants will practice and explore a large number of applications and partner drills that all stem from the Single Palm
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If you think Dim Mak or Dan Xue strikes are merely the stuff of legend or kung fu movies, think again. Over-aggressive massage to points on the Pericardium and Heart Meridians can cause symptoms resembling
Recently I received an interesting question in relation to Kidney Breathing (deep abdominal breathing) that I think is worth discussing: When I teach Qi Gong, and talk about kidney or abdominal breathing, I am often
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Master Li Gu Chang is generally known for his high-level of skill in Xing Yi Quan, so it is easy to forget that he was also a “Master-Hand” in Tai Ji Quan. Li Gui Chang
Even More Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang Homework! Guo Gu Min’s Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang changes are a great subject for home study. Guo’s emphasis on the Yao is incredibly useful for the development
Contents1 Tian Gan Nei Gong Online Learning Program is NOW AVAILABLE! 2 The Most Complete Presentation of This Rare & Powerful Nei Gong Method3 Available Anywhere!4 For More Information & to Purchase CLICK HERE
Recursion in Internal Martial Arts: Going Back to the Beginning by Tom Bisio One of the difficulties that students encounter in internal arts is that the very first, foundational, basic training exercises and principles that
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More Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang Homework! Guo Gu Min’s Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang changes are a great subject for home study. Guo’s emphasis on the Yao, is incredibly useful for the development of
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Learn the secrets of the Nei Jia Cane – one of the most effective self-defense methods in the world. The basic principles, strikes and techniques can be learned by anyone in just 20-30 minutes of
Contents1 Ba Gua Zhang Techniques2 Weapon Type Names & Shapes 3 Mandarin Duck Knives (Gao Ji Wu style)4 Other Versions of the Mandarin Duck knives or Deer Horn Knives5 Song of the Mandarin Duck Knives6
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Contents1 Ba Gua Zhang Mud Stepping2 Body Posture and Guard Positions3 Other Training Methods in Martial Arts4 Weapons5 Body Image6 Forms Over the years I have found one of the things that confuses Xing Yi
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Contents1 I. Guo Gu Min’s Downward Sinking Palm1.1 Preparatory Form1.2 Downward Sinking Palm (下沉掌 Xia Chen Zhang)2 II. Li Gong Chen’s Downward Sinking Palm2.1 Preparatory Posture2.2 Downward Sinking Palm Our recent posts by IAI instructors
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Contents1 Initial Principals2 Summary statement for Gou Gu Min’s Ding Shi form:3 Four Concepts for the Ding Shi form4 Using the Yao5 Using the Breath/Intention to Pressurize the Waist and Torso6 Closing/Opening the Body
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While Ba Gua Zhang is an effective martial art system, its benefits extend far beyond fighting and self-defense. It is also well regarded as method of self-cultivation, meditation, health and longevity practice. While my initial
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By IAI Instructors Thad Wong & Kelly McDonald As is so often the case in Ba Gua Zhang, it all comes back to Ding Shi. Over the past couple of years, fellow Ba Gua Instructor
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Metal Element Students of Traditional Chinese medicine and internal martial arts often have questions about the Metal Element. Why is the Metal Element confusing? One problem is that the associations attributed to Metal often don’t
Contents1 Ba Gua Fundamental Body Alignments1.1 I. Palm Formations1.2 II. Leg Formations 1.3 III. Stepping Formations1.4 IV. Song of the Mud Wading Step (Tang Ni Bu) Another excerpt from on the Fundamental Body Alignments of
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Gao Ji Wu was born in 1942. He began learning Chang Quan (Long Fist or Long Boxing) as a child and later progressed to learning the internal martial arts under his father. Having practiced martial
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After decades of practicing Ba Gua Zhang I still find small gems that increase my understanding of the art in books by different Ba Gua Zhang teachers. In this brief discussion of the legendary Guo
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More Ba Gua training you can do at home. Use the Ba Gua Zhang kicking bag to train kicking skills that are natural extensions of the Mud Wading Step. The kicking bag helps you train
One of the interesting things about the Chinese internal arts is the many different levels of practice possible even in the most fundamental exercises. Ba Gua’s 12 Standing Postures are a good example of this.
Here are two more Ba Gua Zhang Ball Exercises that one can do at home using weighted balls to develop internal body connection. These are traditional exercises common to many styles of Ba Gua Zhang.
The Xing Yi / Tai Ji Ball Exercises come from Xing Yi Master Shang Ji. These ball exercises are useful for internal body training, and require no special equipment beyond an ordinary basketball. The ball
This is the second installment on the Mother Palms of Ba Gua Zhang. The Eight Mother Palms are an essential part of Ba Gua Zhang training and the primary foundational Nei Gong exercise. The Mother
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In the Spring, during the Waking Insects (March 5-7 to March 20-21) and Spring Equinox Seasonal Nodes (March 20-21 to April 4-6), the Yang energy in the natural world around us gains in strength and
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I first met Master Zhao Da Yuan in 1996, but did not get a really chance to study with him until 2012, when I brought a group of IAI instructors to Beijing to train intensively
The Eight Mother Palms of Ba Gua Zhang are an essential part of Ba Gua training and the primary foundational Nei Gong exercise. develops both the footwork and the internal strength that are critical to
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Kai – He 開合 (Open-Close) One way to summarize the synergy between the circular expression of the Eight Palms (Lao Ba Zhang) and their various linear expressions is to understand the meaning of Kai He.
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Ba Gua Zhang * Xing Yi Quan Nei Gong * Forms * Weapons * Partner Drills April 2020 We are excited to announce a weekend of intensive training in Ba Gua Zhang and Xing Yi
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Contents1 Lao Ba Zhang & the Eight Palm Methods2 36 Characters of Ba Gua Zhang3 The Eight Linear Palms & Piercing Palm4 Ba Zhang & The 64 Forms Wang Shi Tong’s Lao Ba Zhang is
Zen And the Art of Standing As a student of both the Dharma and the internal arts, I must preface everything to come with a brief disclaimer. This article represents my beginners (always beginning) understanding
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Fu Shu Yun was born in 1916 in Tianjin, China. She began training in martial arts in junior high school. Her skill developed quickly and she was soon called upon to give demonstrations at sports
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This article builds on last month’s article on Lao Ba Zhang: Opening the Form. The Four Forces All of the movements in Lao Ba Zhang incorporate four essential, oppositional yet complimentary movements, that act together
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The Impact of Internal Arts on Clinical Practice I entered my 20th year of clinical practice in 2018 and I have been reflecting on the journey. I have considered what I would say to myself as
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Almost every style of Ba Gua Zhang has a version of Lao Ba Zhang, or “The Old Eight Palms.” These palms are sometimes referred to as the Eight Palm Changes. In Liang Style Ba
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Master Wang Shi Tong was one Beijing’s great Ba Gua Zhang practitioners. He generously passed on many of the classical Ba Gua Zhang fighting forms and weapons forms that IAI teaches today. Wang Shi Tong
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On May 26th, 2019, IAI Instructor Ba Gua Zhang Instructor Eric Deutsch won 2nd place at the Los Angeles International Chinese Martial Arts Competition. Eric performed the Ba Gua Zhang Slicing Rotating Saber Form (Ba
The 2nd bi-annual IAI Xing Yi/Ba Gua Summer Retreat was incredible, even more empowering and exciting than our first retreat – more participants, more instructors and heartfelt transmission of the energetic, martial and medical aspects
Which Martial Art? Which martial art is the best? It depends. If you are interested in beginning martial arts or considering switching to a different style, the more relevant question is “which martial art is
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We recently found this post on the internet by Eric Knauss, Founder of the Dog Brothers, which mentions some of the training in Filipino Martial arts that IAI founder Tom Bisio and Eric Knauss did
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I met Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje in 1976. In searching for an instructor in the Filipino martial arts (FMA), I heard about a group that practiced on the roof of the Philippine consulate
Xing Yi Quan Xing Yi Quan is described as a process Daoist Inner Alchemy, which cultivates direct, spontaneous, and appropriate responses to the situation at hand. It is not limited to martial techniques. “Xing Yi
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The Importance of Note Taking in Internal Martial Arts by IAI Ba Gua Zhang Instructor Jonathan Breshin From the first seminar I ever attended with NYIA, I was encouraged to take notes in
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A Tribute to Reggie Haley by Tom Bisio The recent loss of our school brother Reginald “Reggie” Haley was a great blow to those of us who trained with him for more than two decades.
Dr. Vince Black: Master of Martial Arts and Chinese Medicine by Tom Bisio Dr. Vince Black was an amazing martial artist who developed and influenced several generations of outstanding martial arts and Chinese medicine practitioners.
In part two of our interview with Xing Yi Master Song Zhi Yong, Master Song talks about his teacher, Master Li Gui Chang, Xing Yi’s Twelve Animals, Xing Yi partner exercises, Song’s own personal training
Li Gui Chang – Xing Yi Quan Legend by Tom Bisio Master Li Gui Chang was born February 1, 1914 in Hao Village, Shanxi Province, China. Master Li began his study of martial arts at
Zhang Hua Sen – Ba Gua Zhang Prodigy by Tom Bisio Zhang Hua Sen was born in 1935 in Shandong Province, China. He was born into a poor family that moved to Beijing to find
Tremendous thanks to Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo for translating Tom Bisio’s 6-part article series on Tendon Strength, Fascia and the Internal Martial Arts into Spanish. We include the first part in Spanish here,
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Song Zhi Yong is one of the top disciples of Li Gui Chang (1914-2000), legendary master of Xing Yi Quan and Tai Ji Quan. Master Song rarely talks about Xing Yi outside of teaching his
This article, “How I Cured my Back Pain with the Phoenix Stretch” by Valerie Ghent was translated into French by Guillaume Culioli from Qi Gong Guadeloupe. Merci Guillaume. CLICK HERE to read this article on
Questions The fascial studies cited within this series of articles are quite fascinating and informative, however they raise as many questions as they answer,
Liu Wen Hua: Eight Key Points for San Ti Shi When holding San Ti Shi, one initially mentally reviews the Eight Necessities in order to train the form and the Qi correctly. Liu Wen Hua
Contents1 Acupuncture2 Tui Na and External Herbal Therapy3 Fascia And “Tissue Memory”4 Stretching During the publication of the first four parts of this series of articles on fascia, several people wrote to me asking about
Contents1 Xing Yi Quan & San Ti Shi2 Dantian, Qi & Form3 The Eight Necessities4 The Eight Word Song (Ba Zi Jue) Xing Yi Quan & San Ti Shi Standing in San Ti Shi is
Video tribute to Ba Gua Zhang Master Gao Zi Ying, produced by Instructors and Students of New York Internal Arts in 2018 in celebration of Master Gao Zi Ying’s 110th Anniversary. This video tribute is
Contents1 Principles of Training the Fascia2 Training the Fascia In Xing Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang3 The “Ninja Principle”4 Fascia as a Sensory Organ The connection between traditional Chinese ideas about the Sinew channels
Contents1 Fluids & Fascia2 Hydration?3 Fascial Receptivity and Plasticity 4 Pandiculation The connection between traditional Chinese ideas about the Sinew Channels and tendon strength and power and recent discoveries about fascia and its relation to
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The connection between traditional Chinese ideas about the Sinew channels, tendon strength and power, and recent discoveries about fascia and its relation to health and fitness are fascinating. This series of six articles by Tom
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The connection between traditional Chinese ideas about the Sinew channels and tendon strength and power, and recent discoveries about fascia and its relation to health and fitness are fascinating. This series of four articles explores
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Ba Gua Rolling Hands Exercises (Rou Shou) are the Ba Gua Zhang equivalent of Tai Ji Quan’s Pushing Hands. The second of the Liang Style Ba Gua Eight Rolling Hands Exercises: Double Joining Palm. Excerpted
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Contents1 Qin Na Seizing & Locking Techniques2 September 8-9, 2018 October 13-14, 20182.1 Even if you missed the September weekend,2.2 you can still register for the October 13-14 Qin Na Weekend.2.3 To register for the
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Originally posted online in Chinese, this is an English translation of an essay by Mao Ming Chun, one the disciples of Xing Yi Master Li Gui Chang. In this excerpt, Mao talks about his apprenticeship
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This article is a translation from the French book, Dacheng quan, L’art ultime de combat by Guo Guizhi (Paris: Arkanorum, 2001) pp. 37-38. Guo studied Da Cheng Quan with Dr. Yu Yong Nian, Wang Xiang
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This article is a translation from the French book, Dacheng quan, L’art ultime de combat by Guo Guizhi (Paris: Arkanorum, 2001) pp. 37-38. Guo studied Da Cheng Quan with Dr. Yu Yong Nian, Wang Xiang
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Presented here are the names of the movements in the Xing Yi Linking Forms as they are practiced in the Xing Yi Quan of Master Li Gui Chang. Knowing the names of the movements helps
This ‘Basic Training of the Ba Gua Straight Sword’ is an excerpt from the book Ba Gua Three Harmony Sword – Ba Gua San He Jian (八卦三 合 剑) by Zhang Quan Liang. Master Zhang
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The Thirty Two Words of the Ba Gua Jian (Chinese straight sword) traditionally refer to each weapon, describing a method of using and training that weapon. The “words” are the basic techniques and methods of
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Five Animal Play Exercises Walking, along with breathing, sitting and standing, is one our most primal movements. Very early on in China there was a recognition that these primal movements could have profound effects on
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Part 2 of a discussion of Xing Yi Quan theory and training by Li Gui Chang’s senior disciple, Chen Quan Gong. Master Chen talks freely and openly about how to train Xing Yi correctly and
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This article is in response to several requests I have received from grapplers who are interested in preventing and treating common grappling injuries. In the 25+ years I ran a Chinese medicine clinic specializing in
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This is an excerpt from Xing Yi Quan Shu by Li Jian Qiu. Li Jian Qiu was a disciple of Li Cun Yi. He describes his lineage as follows: Li Kui Yuan taught Sun Lu
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We are pleased to be able to share one of the most succinct and cogent discussions of the correct practice of Xing Yi Quan by Master Li Kui-Yuan, a student of the famous Guo Yun-Shen.
In this series we present Ba Gua’s Eight Hands, or Eight Linear Forms, as taught by Guo Gu Min. The pictures and text are excerpted from Compendium of Ba Gua Zhang Art by Guo Gu
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The names of the movements in the Ba Gua Lian Huan (Ba Gua Chain Linking Form) of Master Gao Ji Wu.
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Each of the internal arts, Tai Ji, Ba Gua and Xing Yi have there own eight word mnemonic containing the key principles and actions inherent in the movements. Traditionally students memorized these eight words so
The names of the movements of the Ba Gua Zhang Thirteen Elbows form as taught by Zhang Hua Sen, disciple of Li Zi Ming.
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Liu Wen Hua was the son of the famous Xing Yi Boxer, Liu Qi Lan. Liu Wen Hua’s book, A Detailed Collection of Xing Yi Quan Skills, is a gem. More than a mere how-to
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Martial arts practitioners often use Longevity Tonics, or training formulas and herbal tonics, that help replenish vital energies often over-taxed through hard training. These kinds of tonics aid the body in replenishing qi, blood and
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A discussion of the purpose of training with traditional weapons in Ba Gua Zhang and description of the characteristics of each weapon and its benefits. In Part 2: The Ba Gua Cane (Zhang), Spear (Qiang),
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A discussion of the purpose of training with traditional weapons in Ba Gua Zhang and description of the characteristics of each weapon and its benefits. In Part 1: The Saber (Dao), Sword (Jian), Staff (Gan)
The poems relating to the Twelve Animals of Xing Yi Quan give the practitioner insight into the internal dynamic and Jin (energy, strength and spirit) of each animal. These insights ai correct performance and application.
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In the early 1940’s Wang Xiang Zhai was interviewed several times by reporters from Beijing newspapers. Those interviews have been collected and reproduced in various books on Xing Yi Quan and Da Cheng Quan under
Seizing-Pulling Partner Exercises are part of the Foundational Training in Ba Gua Zhang. These important drills develop basic skills in leading and pulling the opponent, while simultaneously teaching one how to escape being led and
In the early 1940’s Wang Xiang Zhai was interviewed several times by reporters from Beijing newspapers. Those interviews have been collected and reproduced in various books on Xing Yi Quan and Da Cheng Quan under
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The Twelve Standing Postures of Ba Gua Zhang are a method of dynamic stance training which strengthens the entire body and stabilizes the joints. These twelve postures open and close the cavities which enclose the
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Part Two of a very informative interview with Ba Gua Zhang Master Zhao Da Yuan, a fourth generation inheritor of Liang Style Ba Gua Zhang. In this section of the interview he talks about training
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This article is excerpted from the book Practical Qin Na Part 1: Explanation of the Qin Na Nine Heaven Secret Text by Zhao Da Yuan. A concise explanation of the concepts of Jin and Li
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八卦六十四手直趟 Ba Gua Zhang Liu Shi Si Zhi Tang Annotation and Commentary by Gao Zi Ying. Starting Position: Old Monk Upholding the Alms Bowl Start with old monk upholding the alms pattern in training every
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This is Part 4 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent with
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This is Part 3 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent with
On June 8th & 9th, 2015, Internal Arts International conducted an intensive workshop in Ba Gua Nei Gong and Foundational Ba Gua Zhang in Le Beausset, France. Training outside, under the blue skies and clean
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This is Part 2 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. More than one senior master in Beijing has told me:
The Ba Gua Zhang Eight Animal Form of Master Gao Ji Wu is an important aspect of advanced Ba Gua Zhang training. This important form develops a multitude of body skills and strategic attitudes, but
This is Part 1 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent
Li Guo Rui (李国瑞) is a disciple of Master Li Gui Chang. I met Li Guo Rui in 1994 in Beijing. Years later, I visited with him at his office at the Jinci temple on
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A basic knowledge of acupuncture points (acu-points) is an invaluable tool for the martial artist. If you are interested in learning about acupuncture points start with the 20 Acu-points every practitioner of the internal martial
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A basic knowledge of acupuncture points (acu-points) is an invaluable tool for the martial artist. If you are interested in learning about acupuncture points, start with the 20 acu-points every practitioner of the internal martial
Many styles of Chinese martial arts contain Wooden Dummy exercises, in which blocks and strikes are practiced using a dummy with wooden arms, and Seven Star exercises, in which two practitioners bang forearms together, in
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Eagle Claw Hand Strengthening Liniment is a traditional formula for training the seizing power of the hands in Eagle Claw Gong Fu and Qin Na (capturing and seizing techniques). This description might lead one to
What is an Internal Art? Why are Ba Gua Zhang and Xing Yi Quan called “Internal” Arts? Tom Bisio discusses the nature of the internal martial arts. The first video in a series of three,
This is Part 2 of a 2-part article on Vital Point Striking. Read Part 1 HERE. Simultaneous with the development of the lethal techniques discussed in Part I of Vital Point Striking, were the creation
Ba Gua Nei Gong Volume 5: Tian Gan Heavenly Stem Nei Gong by Tom Bisio is now available! Ba Gua Nei Gong Volume 5 focuses on the Tian Gan Heavenly Stem Nei Gong. This unique
Qin Na (chin na) is variously translated as “capture methods,” “seizing and controlling,” seizing and locking.” Qin (擒) means to capture, catch, or seize. Na (拿) means to hold, grasp, or squeeze. Qin is like
Tom Bisio interviews NYIA instructor Wes Tasker. Wes’ extensive experience in martial arts has spanned 30 years of teaching and training in arts as diverse as American Kempo and Kosho Shorei-Ryu, Filipino martial arts, Kuntao
Vital points are not a myth. The secret knowledge of vital points has been known for 2,500 years. Bian Que, a legendary physician from China’s Spring and Autumn Period (around 500 BC), was a traveling
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Tom Bisio interviews NYIA instructor Wes Tasker. Wes’ extensive experience in martial arts has spanned 30 years of teaching and training in arts as diverse as American Kempo and Kosho Shorei-Ryu, Filipino martial arts, Kuntao
Jiang Rong Jiao on Ba Gua Zhang Training Methods 八卦掌的锻炼方法 The advice Jiang Rong Jiao offers for training Ba Gua Zhang is profound. Jiang’s seventeen points on training Ba Gua Zhang offer students one of
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Tom Bisio interviews NYIA instructor Wes Tasker. Wes’ extensive experience in martial arts has spanned 30 years of teaching and training in arts as diverse as American Kempo and Kosho Shorei-Ryu, Filipino martial arts, Kuntao
十 四 字 站 樁 SHI SI ZHAN ZHUANG These fourteen Chinese characters are meant to serve as a mnemonic for remembering the essential points of Zhan Zhuang or “stake standing,” a practice common to
Jiang Rong Jiao on Ba Gua Zhang Training Methods 八卦掌的锻炼方法 The advice Jiang Rong Jiao offers for training Ba Gua Zhang is profound. Jiang’s seventeen points offer students one of the most succinct and to-the-point
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Ba Gua Rolling Hands exercises are akin to Tai Ji Quan’s Pushing Hands. The first of the Liang Style Ba Gua Eight Rolling Hands Exercises is the Hip Sucking Palm. Excerpted from Compendium of Ba
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Gao Zi Ying (1908-1996) was renowned in Beijing for his Ba Gua Zhang. Many people do not realize that Master Gao also studied Da Cheng Quan (Yi Quan) with Wang Xiang Zai and Xing Yi
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The Sword Holding Formations of the Ba Gua Jian are forms of holding the sword handle which must be understood in sword training and application. They are the basis of the changes of the movements
Following Part 1, we continue with Sun Xi Kun on Daosim, the translation of the “True Formula of the Dao Elixir Secret Treasure” by Sun Xi Kun. In the nose there are two acu-points linking
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Ba Gua Zhang Training Methods – Sun Xi Kun Sun Xi Kun 孫 錫 堃 (1883-1952) was one of the few disciples of Cheng You Long (also called Cheng Hai Ting), the oldest son of
Sun Xi Kun 孫 錫 堃 (1883-1952) was one of the few disciples of Cheng You Long (also called Cheng Hai Ting), the oldest son of Cheng Ting Hua. The palms are excerpted from Sun’s
Sun Xi Kun 孫 錫 堃 (1883-1952) was one of the few disciples of Cheng You Long (also called Cheng Hai Ting), the oldest son of Cheng Ting Hua. The palms presented here are excerpted
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Sun Xi Kun 孫 錫 堃 (1883-1952) was one of the few disciples of Cheng You Long (also called Cheng Hai Ting), the oldest son of Cheng Ting Hua. This article is an excerpt from
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Ba Gua Zhang – Zhan Zhuang by Master Sun Xi Kun Sun Xi Kun 孫 錫 堃 (1883-1952) was one of the few disciples of Cheng You Long (also called Cheng Hai Ting), the oldest
Sun Xi Kun 孫 錫 堃 (1883-1952) was one of the few disciples of Cheng You Long (also called Cheng Hai Ting), the oldest son of Cheng Ting Hua, who purportedly did not like to
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Dong Xiu Sheng was the teacher of Master Li Gui Chang. Dong is a unique figure in the internal arts who studied with many renowned masters of the internal styles, He also studied Southern Shaolin
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A rare treat!! Li Gui Chang’s senior disciple, Chen Quan Gong, leads an in-depth discussion of Xing Yi Quan theory and training. Master Chen talks freely and openly about how to train Xing Yi correctly
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Continuing the discussion of the importance of Symbolism in Chinese Internal Martial Arts, Part 3 delves into Yi Jing (I-Ching) symbolism which pervades all of Chinese thought and culture, including the internal martial arts.
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Continuing our discussion of the importance of Symbolism in the Chinese Internal Martial Arts from last month, Part 2 further explores animal symbolism and then looks at Chinese characters or ideograms as symbols that contain
The Shaolin Nei Gong (少林内功) is a qi gong set designed to cultivate the qi of the practitioner. This set consists of 6 exercises of moderate physical difficulty. By cultivating and strengthening the qi, the
In Ba Gua Zhang, the 36 Songs and 48 Methods are rhymed mnemonics that delineate key points for training the forms and fighting methods. Each song and method details a specific aspect of body alignment,
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Overview: Symbolism is an important and often misunderstood aspect of the Chinese internal martial arts. This, the first installment of a three-part article, discusses the importance and relevance of the symbols of heaven and earth,
The Gong Fu fundamentals courses are a series of seminars designed to provide students with the foundational principles of Chinese martial arts. Each course focuses on a different aspect of the fundamental training and gives
Starting January 10th, 2013 we will be accepting new Ba Gua Zhang students into the Thursday morning class. Classes meet every Thursday from 7-8:30am, with a half hour open practice session from 8:30-9 am. Please
In Ba Gua Zhang, the 36 Songs and 48 Methods are rhymed mnemonics that delineate key points for training the forms and fighting methods. This translation of the 36 Songs of Ba Gua Zhang are
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The image of a wheel is important in both Daoism and Ba Gua Zhang. This essay by Tom Bisio explores this image and its relationship to Ba Gua and the Dao. The image of a
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In this brief interview, Song Zhi Yong, a disciple of Xing Yi Master Li Gui Chang, remembers his teacher and talks about Master Li’s character, ability and views on martial etiquette. Song Zhi Yong currently
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Nei Jia Nei Jia 內家 literally means “inner family or inner school.” It is a term used to refer to styles of martial arts that in English we call “internal,” particularly if we add the
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Zhao Da Yuan is a fourth generation inheritor of Liang Style Ba Gua Zhang. Zhao Da Yuan began his martial arts training at an early age, studying a wide spectrum of different Chinese martial arts.
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Wang Shi Tong was an important master of Ba Gua Zhang who is unfortunately little known outside of Beijing. Even in old age, with an unsteady gait, his power and skill level shone through, revealing
Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts Students of the internal arts and participants in the Tui Na classes who don’t have an acupuncture background often ask if I know of a good basic book
This simple yet profound set of Qi Gong postures tonify and harmonize the 5 Zang organs – the lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and spleen – as well as mobilize and energize the triple burner. The
An ideal class for those interested in developing basic martial skills which carry over into internal styles. Participants will practice stance training, footwork, body conditioning, striking technique and partnered exercises in order to develop and
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From Essentials of Xing Yi Quan by Wang Li with Li Gui Chang and Chen Cheng Fu Translated by Huang Guo-Qi and edited by Tom Bisio Dong Xiu Sheng (1882-1939), also known as Dong Jun, was
Ba Gua Zhang Master Gao Ji Wu was born into a famous martial arts family in Beijing, China in 1942. He began his study of traditional Chinese martial arts at age seven under the tutelage
Origin of Ba Gua Nei Gong The primary internal exercise in Ba Gua Zhang (Eight Diagram Palm) is to walk in a circle holding fixed postures. This practice is known as Ding Shi Ba Gua
Ding Shi or “fixed posture” Ba Gua Zhang is one of the most important aspects of Ba Gua Zhang training. Some say Ding Shi is the starting and ending point of Ba Gua practice. Ding
Master Gao Ji Wu presents Ding Shi Ba Gua Zhang – the practice of walking the circle holding fixed postures. This is the key Nei Gong training in Ba Gua Zhang. In this first lesson
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