WHAT IS NINE DRAGON BAGUAZHANG?

Jiulong Baguazhang, a variation of the martial art Baguazhang, is an amazing internal health exercise and self-defense method developed hundreds of years ago by mountain dwelling Daoist monks. Making use of ancient Chinese health principles known as Qigong and the ancient philosophical text the Yijing (book of changes) these solitary master scholars devised a total health and self-defense method. From ancient times to the present Baguazhang benefits mind, body and spirit, serves as a devastating self-protection and increased aerobic capacity while limbering and strengthening the muscles of the entire body.

NINE DRAGON BAGUAZHANG THE LONGEVITY EXERCISE

Chinese medical history is filled with accounts of the incredible longevity of Baguazhang masters. Documented reports on Master Li, Ching Yuen indicates he attained a life span of over 100 years by faithfully practicing the Jiulong Baguazhang system (Nine Dragon Eight Diagram Palm) while living in the famous Emei Mountain.

The Nine Dragon Baguazhang course studies begin with Dao Yin (Chinese Yoga) exercises to relax and open the joints we then proceed to Quiet Standing Qigong practice to create a calm centered mind free of stress and anxiety. When the body and mind are calm students learn to create internal energy by "walking the circle" using visualization exercises while holding a series of eight postures designed to create circulation and energy throughout the body.

Modern scientific research indicates that regular practice of Nine Dragon Baguazhang stimulates right/left brain interface, promotes stress reduction improves the endocrine system, cardiovascular system and neural systems. Gains in overall fitness, flexibility, increased reaction time; reduced body fat levels and physical strength were also noted. Dr. Painters' Jiulong Baguazhang association has an international team of physicians, health care specialists and medical practitioners from around the world working in the area of mindlbody healing and QiGong research to support the teachings of Daoqiquan arts and QiGong.

NINE DRAGON BAGUAZHANG FOR SELF DEFENSE

Jiulong Baguazhang offers you improved, stamina and health and also the ability to be in complete control of every "dangerous" situation regardless of your size or strength. The art was considered to be the ultimate method of defending ones self against single or multiple opponents. A student of martial Jiulong Baguazhang learns to strike crippling pressure points with the palms, elbows, knees and feet. Also Baguazhang allows you to lock, throw or project an assailant many feet away with what appears to be minimum body force. Because Dr. Painter's teacher was a famous bodyguard in China the self-defense aspects of this art are not designed for sport or tournament play.

Baguazhang is a realistic "on the street" system for self-protection Once you have learned the eight basic forms of this art, you will learn to use them to neutralize virtually any attack easily and with little physical effort. Scientific application of bio-kinetics coupled with knowledge of paralyzing anatomical pressure points make the Baguazhang man or woman a person of inner power and strength not to be trifled with.

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One of our students commented, "They always tell you to calm down when you're young, but nobody ever shows you how.  This is where you come to learn how."