Nine Dragon: Baguazhang Internal Martial Arts - John Painter

This lesson takes you step-by-step through the stances, postures, and eight palms. You'll learn Capt. Painter's principles of developing Jing (mind/body internal force) for sensing and emitting power for each of the eight palms in their Yin and Yang aspects. Selected standing and linear walking forms of this rare art are also shown. You will learn how the mind creates internal power and amazing physical strength with mental images linked to the Yijing concepts of the Baguazhang palms. Also included are Oi Internal Energy standing forms, practical speed and power drills, and Baguazhang push hands games. Much of this information has never been taught outside of China!

This lesson takes you step-by-step through the foot patterns, circle walking, postures and eight palms to help you develop the amazing circular combat power of Nine Dragon Baguazhang. Learn the principles of developing Jing (mind/body internal force) for neutralizing and striking or pushing power for each of the eight Baguashang palms in both their Yin and Yang aspects. You'll learn the circular walking combat training forms, Qi internal energy forms, speed and power drills and Baguazhang push hands games.

This lesson focuses on the simple, direct, internal/external power of Nine Dragon Baguazhang's Fire and Thunder Palms to simultaneously neutralize and counterstrike with tremendous force to any street fighter or martial artist attacking with strikes and kicks. You will learn the Baguazhang total body weapon concept as well as mind and body principles of combat preparedness. Many applications are shown at full combat speed and power and then broken down step-by-step for easy learning.

This lesson focuses on the mind/body power of Nine Dragon Baguazhang's Heaven and Lake Palms. You'll learn the uncomplicated use of your palms, arms, torso and legs to seize pressure & nerve points, lock joints, break limbs or throw an enemy who is attempting to choke, grab, hold, strike or kick you. Learn to use the power of the guiding, sticking energies with the smooth or pulse emitting Jing (Mind/Body Internal Force) to easily throw an opponent many feet away from you.

This lesson features whole body powers of the Water and Wind Palms of Nine Dragon Baguazhang as used in a life or death struggle with a weapon wielding opponent. You'll learn to recognize safe zones, establish distance, neutralize, counter and disarm a street fighter with a staff or club. Techniques are shown at full speed and power and then the Baguazhang principles are broken in a step-by-step and easy to learn matter.

This lesson features whole body powers of the Earth and Mountains Postures of Nine Dragon Baguazhang as used in a life-or-death struggle with an opponent armed with an edged weapon. Learn to recognize safe zones, establish distance, neutralize, counter and disarm a street fighter armed with a machete, fighting knife, broken bottle or a hidden small blade. Techniques are shown at full speed and power, and then the Baguazhang principles are broken down in a step-by-step and easy to learn manner. Mind and body principles of combat preparedness are fully explained.