sifusufi Posted January 27, 2011 This was on my breakfast plate this morning! http://www.energyart...zhang-spiraling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted January 28, 2011 tornados sifusufi do you play baguazhang? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeblast Posted January 28, 2011 Cool stuff, I love bagua Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sifusufi Posted January 28, 2011 tornados sifusufi do you play baguazhang? I have read Bruce Frantzis The Power of Internal Martial Arts and Chi and have studied on this video. Other than that Zhan Zhaung is where I left off. I believe this is an instance where a live instructor is necessary. Obrigado de Chicago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted January 30, 2011 I have read Bruce Frantzis The Power of Internal Martial Arts and Chi and have studied on this video. Other than that Zhan Zhaung is where I left off. I believe this is an instance where a live instructor is necessary. Obrigado de Chicago baguazhang requires alot of time to practice. 2 hours a day really isnt enough, but could make do. would you have that level of commitment if you had access to a live instructor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sifusufi Posted January 30, 2011 baguazhang requires alot of time to practice. 2 hours a day really isnt enough, but could make do. would you have that level of commitment if you had access to a live instructor? On the spot I honestly have to say no. Two hours a day everyday? The benefits should warrant wanting to give two or more hours daily. Lets say I could sleep 6-7 hours and still be sharp, have increased flexibility, stamina... am I answering my own question? Then yes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KoHsuan Posted February 9, 2011 baguazhang requires alot of time to practice. 2 hours a day really isnt enough, but could make do. would you have that level of commitment if you had access to a live instructor? so you are saying that a person practing 1 hour daily would have no chance to be a master ever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sifusufi Posted February 9, 2011 so you are saying that a person practing 1 hour daily would have no chance to be a master ever? In this case the class time is 2 hours. There is a book out by a Canadian author whos name escapes me, he has a 10,000 hour theory. He gives solid examples of successes who had the OPPORTUNITY and the time to cultivate if you will. The Beatles (the Hamburg years), Bill Gates (writing code as a teen having access to a computer when no one else his age or even computer firm workers did not). Oh yeah... Malcolm Gladwell - "Outliers" http://www.squidoo.com/10000-hour-rule 2 hours a day http://ezinearticles...cess&id=5656463 If anyone finds my motivation to practice please return it promptly! Obrigado, Robert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeblast Posted February 9, 2011 be it music, school, esoteric practices, martial arts...there just isnt a substitute for "putting in the time" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted February 9, 2011 so you are saying that a person practing 1 hour daily would have no chance to be a master ever? I do the walking part one hour a day(at least). In my opinion the walking is the foundation. Baguazhang is a very deep art. I have never considered to master it. My time passes quickly playing BGZ. I only discover its sublties by putting my time in. I would think that if someone put one hour a day in they could get some great health benefits. To use it martially will take more commitment. After an hour of whatever part of BGZ i am playing with I take a break. That is the limit i can stay focused on one part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
