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Welcome to the Earth Dragon Study Group of Nine Dragons Baguazhang.
Shifu Painter completed a weekend of training in Cuyahoga Falls the 16th and 17th. Thank-you
to Shifu Painter and who participated. A special Thanks to our Canadian friend who took the time to drive
down. Look for Shifu Painter's Seminar at the Gathering after the Tai Chi Gala this year. You can learn
more about this at the following link.
TAICHI GALA INFO
CLICK HERE TO GO TO EVENT
Check out the Tibetan Singing Bowls
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| Study Group Leader Sihing Sgt. Rick Krausman Pictured with Sifu Dr. John Painter (Seated) |
Circle Walking is not Unique to Nine
Dragon's Baguazhang. Many culture have employed circle walking in rituals. The theory is that the constant
rotation confuses the brain enabling a shortcut to alpha waves in the brain. In this condition, the subconscience becomes
more open to influence by concious visualizations. Through this vehicle, both the health aspect sought through Flying
Dragon QiGong and the Martial skill development are optimized.
The picture in the snow, taken by one of
our members while training, depicts that 'ba' turn. Ba is the chinese character for 8. The position of
the feet mimic the character 'ba'. This position allows for very quick directional changes allowing the weight
of the body to uncoil and move quickly and in multiple potential directions which may be encountered in combat situations.
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