Explore Movement, Awareness & Martial Art
Bagua, also known as Baguazhang, is a traditional Chinese martial art known for its circular movement, changing footwork, body awareness, and distinctive approach to martial arts training.
At Tai Chi & Bagua of Northeast Colorado, we explore Bagua as both a martial art and a method of developing greater awareness through movement and practice.
What Is Bagua?
Bagua is a traditional Chinese internal martial art characterized by circular walking, continuous movement, changes of direction, and coordinated body movement.
One of the distinctive features of Bagua training is its emphasis on learning through movement. Rather than simply moving from one position to another, practitioners explore how the body moves, changes direction, maintains structure, and responds to different situations.
Like Tai Chi, Bagua can be explored from both martial and personal-development perspectives.
A Martial Art Built Around Movement
🔄 CIRCULAR MOVEMENT
Explore continuous movement and circular pathways.
👣 FOOTWORK
Develop awareness of stepping, positioning, direction, and movement.
🧍 BODY STRUCTURE
Explore coordination and how different parts of the body work together.
🥋 MARTIAL APPLICATION
Study how Bagua principles can be explored through martial applications.
Bagua Can Be Challenging and That's Part of the Journey
The instructor's experience across multiple martial arts provides a broad foundation for exploring Bagua.
His training has included Tae Kwon Do, Arnis, Mi Tsung Chuan, Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, and other martial arts, followed by deeper study of Tai Chi, Bagua, and Hsing-I.
That background provides an opportunity to explore Bagua from more than one perspective while staying focused on the principles and practice of the art itself.
Start Simple
Learn the basic movements and principles.
Build Awareness
Pay attention to how your body moves.
Explore the Art
Begin connecting movement with martial applications.
Keep Learning
Develop your understanding through continued practice.
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A Broader Martial Arts Perspective
The instructor's experience across multiple martial arts provides a broad foundation for exploring Bagua.
His training has included Tae Kwon Do, Arnis, Mi Tsung Chuan, Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, and other martial arts, followed by deeper study of Tai Chi, Bagua, and Hsing-I.
That background provides an opportunity to explore Bagua from more than one perspective while staying focused on the principles and practice of the art itself.
What Does Bagua Training Explore?
Movement
Explore continuous and changing moveme
Footwork
Practice stepping, positioning, and direction.
Awareness
Develop greater attention to movement and surroundings.
Balance
Explore stability while moving and changing direction.
Martial Principles
Study applications and concepts from a martial perspective.
Mental Focus
Practice staying present and attentive during movement.
Is Bagua Right for You?
You don't have to know the answer before you begin.
Curious Beginners
You've never practiced Bagua before and want to learn something completely new.
Martial Artists
You want to explore a different approach to movement and martial arts.
Tai Chi Students
You're interested in exploring another internal martial art.
People Who Like a Challenge
You enjoy learning skills that require patience and practice.
People Interested in Movement
You want to explore awareness, coordination, and movement.
Train With Us in Sterling
Location
Sterling Recreation Center
Sterling, Colorado
Schedule
Mondays & Thursdays
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
One-hour classes
Handball courts
Cost
$20 per class
First Class
Your first class is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Beginners are welcome.
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No. They are different Chinese martial arts with different training methods, although both can be explored from internal martial arts and personal-development perspectives.
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No. People can explore Bagua for many different reasons, including movement, awareness, learning, and martial arts.
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Like any martial art, Bagua takes practice. Beginners can start with foundational movements and gradually build their understanding.
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Classes are currently held at the Sterling Recreation Center in the handball courts.
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Classes are $20 per class, and the introductory class is free.
Curious About Bagua? Come Experience It.
You don't need to understand everything before you start. Come to a class, meet the instructor, and experience the practice for yourself.