Nine Dragon: Baguazhang Internal Martial Arts - John Painter

Welcome to Nine Dragon Baguazhang, a truly unique and comprehensive instructional series featuring the esteemed Chinese internal martial artist, Captain John Painter, PhD. This course offers a rare opportunity to delve into the profound depths of the Li family Daoqiquan system, a traditional art rarely taught outside of China, which Captain Painter inherited directly from his extensive training with Master Li, Long-dao of Sichuan province. Captain John Painter is widely recognized for his dedication to preserving and teaching authentic Chinese internal martial arts to a global audience.

His comprehensive system includes Jiulong Baguazhang (Nine Dragon Baguazhang), Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), Xingyiquan, along with essential Qigong practices and traditional weapons training. Painter Sensei emphasizes the practical, "street-wise" applications of these arts, focusing on their benefits for self-defense, cultivating robust health, and promoting longevity. Nine Dragon Baguazhang itself is a rare internal Chinese martial art, reputed to have been conceived by the Daoist sage Li, Ching-Yuen.

It emphasizes holistic training, seamlessly integrating mind and body. Unlike many styles with long, fixed forms, this system focuses on dynamic, circular "palm changes" and eight fundamental stances, often associated with the eight trigrams of the ancient Yijing (I Ching). The core aim is to cultivate internal energy (Qi) and potent power (Jin) through natural, flowing movement, fostering adaptability and spontaneous action crucial for real combat scenarios.

In this complete series, Captain Painter provides a clear, concise, and straightforward presentation, guiding you step-by-step from foundational basics to advanced levels of this intricate and powerful art.