https://www.internalartsinternational.com/You can look over the material from Tom Bisio's organization if you have an interest in bagua.
First you can learn the on-line material then attend some of the weekend workshops or the 1 week summer camps that he was holding (prior to the pandemic).
I have absolutely no affiliation with Tom Bisio or his organization but I really like what he has done and his material is very good.
In the early 1990s I tried hard, with my teacher, to develop a set of bajiquan/pigua zhang instructional dvds - then hold bajiquan/pigua zhang summer camps or quarterly workshops where those who have purchased the dvds can come in, for minimal fee, and have their materials checked and corrections made. Or if a group of students had purchased the material then we could try to arrange a workshop in their area.
Unfortunately it just never worked out and to this day I think a great bajiquan/pigua zhang opportunity was missed.
This was, of course before the long distance technology platforms were readily available.
I had that experience with the late Jou Tsung Hwa's material from the Tai Chi Farm - at that time, no one at our school was interested in learning Chen Style Taijiquan so I did a week session for 4 summers to learn Chen Style Taijiquan (years later my teacher taught it in class when there was enough interest). However, we were lucky in that Jou Tsung Hwa would let us tape him so we had material to take home and practice with.
Now the technology is so advanced it would be more feasible to try this as I see Bisio's organization is doing - I also think his material is very decent.
I guess there are a "1,000 ways to skin a cat" but it's hard to stay motivated on your own as a beginner.
It also depends on what you are really interested in - if it's self defense and you really want that context and can find no martial arts in your area, take a year of boxing and wrestling. And if none of that is available, move to a state where you have conceal and carry, take some arms training, find a shooting range and bingo you got it - In fact I think conceal doesn't even hold where I live and you don't even need certification training - about 60% of the guys I trained with personally also carry too. It's a tough world out there LOL
Good luck!
Below is sample of what Bisio's organization is doing:
https://www.internalartsinternational.c ... nal-level/Authentic Ba Gua Zhang Distance Learning Program
Foundational Level Curriculum
The lessons included in Authentic Ba Gua Zhang Distance Learning Program
Ba Gua Yin Yang Meridian Patting Nei Gong
The starting point for learning Ba Gua Zhang. An important precursor to more advanced energetic and martial practices.
The Six Qi Cultivation Exercises
Develop power and sensitivity through these subtle, yet profound internal exercises.
Ba Gua’s 12 Standing Postures
The 12 standing postures are critical to developing “Sinew Strength” and the strong foundation necessary for true achievement in Ba Gua Zhang.
Foundational Partner Exercises
Partner drills that develop power, distancing and timing.
Applications of Circle Walking Nei Gong
Self-defense applications based on body alignment, internal transformation and footwork.Lead the opponent into emptiness and seize their root.
Dao Yin Exercises
A simple yet powerful daily routine that regulates the body’s Qi Dynamic, thereby promoting health and longevity.
Basic Zhan Zhuang (Post Standing)
This form of “Standing Meditation” is the key to integrating the body and developing “whole body power.”
The 28 Foundational Exercises (Ji Ben Gong)
The fundamental building blocks of the art. Each exercise has a specific purpose that operates on a physical, energetic and martial level.
Ba Gua Circle Walking Nei Gong
A profound practice that is the foundation of Ba Gua’s unique footwork and the basis of Ba Gua Zhang as a martial art.
Surprise add-on to the program
Surprise add-ons are extra materials that help explicate various facets of the Program – PDF’s, audio recordings, Q & A applications.
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