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Scott P. Phillips
Bing Gong
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Bagua Zhang (Pakua)
Like T'ai Chi, Bagua uses soft flowing movements yet it tends to be more dynamic and spontaneous. While walking a circle; movements embodying 8 different Qi qualities emerge from and change into eachother. Bagua is a purely internal art which has its origins in ritual dance. It can be practiced for health, meditation or self-defense. Although some previous movement experience is helpful, older people often find Bagua easier to practice than other forms of excercise. Schedule of classes.
Taijiquan (T'ai Chi Chuan)
Cultivate softness, weakness and flexibility as a way of unraveling personal fate. Classes include personalized instruction, push-hands, applications, and working with partners to develop sensitivity. Students who commit to natural and appropriate discipline will see their practice come to fruition.
Scott teaches three styles of Taijiquan: Chen Style, Wu Style and Guan Ping Yang Style. Chen Style uses a big frame and is usually considered the most beautiful to watch, it is characterized by silk-spiraling movements. Wu style uses the smallest frame and because of it’s emphasis on alchemy and gentleness is the best for healing purposes. Guan Ping Yang style uses a medium to large frame, it is the easiest to learn and is ideal for practicing meditation. All three forms are in principle the same and conform to the taijiquan classics Scott currently teaches Taijiquan at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM)
Push-hands & RouShou
Push-Hands and RoShou are fun two-person training methods used by internal martial artists to develop sensitivity and a light-handed approach to the practice of non- aggressive fighting. Because the art of fighting is also the art of avoiding injuries, Bagua students find RoShou a particularly satisfying & gentle way to move others and be moved. Beginning and advanced students welcome.
Students lengthen their tendons in the sun (7am)
Tui na : Body Work
Tui na is the traditional term for bodywork, it literally
means push (tui) pull (na). Some Tui na is taught in all classes as a
way of helping students deepen their understanding of traditional
physiology.
All classes are taught in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
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