This course belongs to the easy to medium level of physical difficulty and is suitable for those interested who want to increase energy in the body and improve the harmony of energy and spirit. The content of the course is Qigong (qigong) techniques of the Bagua style, which significantly contribute to increasing energy in the body. The course is suitable for children from 12 years old and adults. I also highly recommend the Shaolin kung fu course for deepening and developing kung fu to those interested in this course.
What is the Taiji Bagua Palm of the Eight Trigrams
The composition of the Palm of the Eight Trigrams strengthens the whole body, improves coordination, and the adept automates the fighting applications of Bagua Taiji. Practicing this set leads to an overall improvement in physical condition, coordination and kung fu. The set combines the softness and fluidity of taiji movements with the strength and firmness of shaolin stances. Fist fighting techniques based on walking in a circle contain a variety of defensive and offensive combat applications. Mastering this set is not very difficult, but achieving kung fu requires considerable effort, which, however, has a good contribution to the quality of life.
Course content
- Taiji qigong warm-up (Qigong taijiquan)
- Eight Qigong Techniques of Bagua Taiji
- Taiji Bagua Qigong Circles (Man, Heaven, Earth)
- Composition Palm of eight trigrams
- Combat elements of Bagua Taiji
Course details Taiji Bagua Palm of the Eight Trigrams
The teaching is conducted by Mgr. Ondřej Diviš, long-time student of Master Zhai Hongyin, graduate of UK FTVS and personal trainer.
The content of each lesson consists of practicing Qigong techniques and exercises to increase the overall energy in the body. Taiji qigong warm-up (Qigong taijiquan) serves to transform essence into energy. The eight qigong techniques of Bagua Taiji lead to an overall increase in energy in the body. The method of Taiji Bagua Qigong circles (man, sky, earth) has extraordinary energy effects and supports the connection of man with the energies of heaven and earth. Part of the lesson is the teaching of the Palm of Eight Trigrams. The entire assembly consists of eight parts. For a better understanding of some movements, the lesson is supplemented with training of individual techniques and combat applications in pairs. The course is also suitable for complete beginners and advanced, regardless of current physical fitness. Knowing and practicing taiji techniques and shaolin kung fu is an advantage.
Where and how we practice Taiji Bagua
The teaching of Taiji Bagua takes place primarily outdoors under the open sky on a grassy area in the grounds of the Opatov gymnasium. In case of bad weather in autumn and winter, the courses are moved to the gymnasium of the Opatov gymnasium (Metro C – Opatov, 5 min. walk)
I also recommend taking a Shaolin kung fu course that takes place before the Bagua Palm of the Eight Trigrams lessons. For faster progression in Taiji and Shaolin kung fu practice, it is best to practice both styles at the same time.
Shaolin kung fu and Tai chi courses from Sept 2024 – Jan 2025
| Course focus | Days | time | season | Where | Place | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaolin kung-fu for children (kids from 6 years) | Mon, Wed | 17.00 – 18.30 | 9.9. 24 – 29.1. 25 | Ondřejov, Prague East | outdoors / school gym in discussion | 4320 CZK 36 sessions |
| Shaolin kung-fu for children (kids from 6 years) | Tue, Thu | 16.00 – 17.30 | 17.9. 24 – 30.1. 25 | Central Park Chodov, Prague 4 | outdoors all year round (Metro C – Opatov, 3 min. walk) | 4080 CZK 34 sessions |
| Shaolin kung-fu and Chinese close combat (kids from 12 years and adults) | Tue | 18.00 – 19.30 | 10.9. 24 – 28.1. 25 | Opatov gymnasium, Prague 4 | outdoors / school gym (Metro C – Opatov 5 min. walk) | 3960 CZK 18 sessions |
| Qigong and Taiji Bagua Palm of eight trigrams (kids from 12 years and adults) | Tue | 19.30 – 20.30 | 10.9. 24 – 28.1. 25 | Opatov gymnasium, Prague 4 | outdoors / school gym (Metro C – Opatov 5 min. walk) | 3600 CZK 18 sessions |