Internal Martial Arts

Chinese martial arts can be classified into two categorized into internal and external forms. The internal branch of martial arts is generally categorized into three forms.

• Taijiquan is the most well know form of internal martial arts. See our taijiquan page to learn more.
• Baguazhang is a deadly martial art that is created around the concept of walking around a circle. The circle represents the 8 trigrams of change (bagua) and each of the 8 trigrams corresponds to a martial technique. The idea of baguazhang is to get around and behind your opponent and throw them to the ground, or deliver powerful palm strikes to their body. This style is known for it's fighting prowess, but it is also hard to learn. We empty hand and swordplay (broadsword and straightsword) forms are taught at the academy.
• Xing Yi Quan is a simple, yet powerful and highly effect martial art. Based on the 5 elements (wood, fire, water, earth, metal), simple hand forms are taught and performed with deadly power. Very easy to learn, very hard to practice and do well, this style is famous for creating excellent fighters.