Class Details

Class begins January 30th, 2024. Take your movement and martial arts to the next level with Baguazhang. For more information on class details, format and curriculum contact Laoshi Sonny Mannon.

  • Class meets Tuesday's 17:30-19:00 PST

  • Traditional Liang and Cheng style Baguazhang training

  • Emphasis on proper body mechanics, martial athleticism and proper application of Bagua training principles

  • Limited Spots available.

  • Training will include Bagua Qi Gong, Bagua Body Method Development, Bagua Walking Methods, Palm Changes, Partner Drills and Applications. A particular focus will be put on the throwing applications found in Bagua Zhang

Purchase Options

One time payment and monthly installments available

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Bonus material

Along with the weekly online training sessions you will also enjoy access to exclusive bonus content.

  • Beijing Shuai Jiao Fundamentals Course

    $180 value

    For the duration of the course you will also have access to the very popular series of Shuai Jiao tutorials to help you take your Bagua training to the next level.

  • Class Recordings

    All classes will be recorded and uploaded to the course page for reference and review.

  • Training Community and Bonus Content

    As a member of our online training community you will be able to ask questions, share training footage and get access to our archive of seminar footage and tutorials.

FAQ

  • Will I need a partner?

    Class days when partners are needed will be specified in advance and will be approximately once per month. I training partner may train for free. Is

  • Is it Liang style or Cheng style? What about lineage?

    Both Liang style and Cheng style methods will be trained to give a deeper study of the art. The classic songs of Bagua will be used to tie the different practices together and give context. The instructor is extremely versed in both systems. Specific questions on lineage should be directed to Laoshi Mannon.

  • What is the focus of Bagua training?

    The focus of our training will be body method development connected to martial athleticism and application. Traditional Bagua training is very challenging for the mind and body.

Instructor

Sonny Mannon

Laoshi

Sonny Mannon has been a practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts for over 20 years and specializes in Beijing Style Chinese Wrestling(Shuai Jiao), Bagua Zhang, Tai Ji Quan, Da Bei Quan and Qi Gong as well as being proficient in Xing Yi Quan and Praying Mantis. Laoshi Mannon spent 8 years studying Shuai Jiao and Bagua Zhang in Beijing and is the only foreigner to be awarded a coaching certificate by the Beijing Shuai Jiao Coaches association. He is also the co-founder of the Guang Wu Shuai Jiao Association and has taught workshops worldwide on Shuai Jiao, Bagua Zhang and Tai Ji Quan. For more information about Laoshi Mannon's background please don't hesitate to contact us directly.