Pa Kua Chang (Ba Gua Zhang) Kung Fu: 804-794-8384 [Classes]

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Proper Instruction

. = THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER INSTRUCTION =
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It is an inescapable fact that no sophisticated or comprehensive martial art, such as Ba Gua Zhang (Pa Kua Chang), can be learned or mastered without the direct, continuous supervision of a qualified and experienced instructor.

You cannot learn Ba Gua simply from a book, a video, or the Internet

You cannot learn Ba Gua properly from someone who learned it from a book, a video, or the Internet

You cannot learn Ba Gua properly from someone who "picked it up" at a seminar or workshop

You cannot learn Ba Gua properly from someone who only attended a few classes

And, you cannot learn Ba Gua properly from someone who has little true experience, no matter how many years they have practiced

At best, you may be able to copy the movements or patterns of a form, a technique, a method, or an exercise. This is mere choreography. It has little true value or substance, and represents only the "surface" of a system. To reach the depths of an advanced art such as Ba Gua Zhang, formal instruction is required.

There are many important elements that are necessary for the correct and complete development of the Ba Gua Zhang practitioner that simply cannot be placed in a book, put on a video, or posted on the Internet, no matter how much detail is provided. The most important and critical element that is missing here is the direct and personal guidance of an expert instructor. Without the watchful eye and personal direction of a qualified and experienced instructor, no student will progress very far.

You may ask then, "what is the role and value of books, videos, and the Internet?" To those who know little or nothing of Ba Gua Zhang, books, videos, magazines, and the Internet can provide an introduction to and some education about this unique and sophisticated martial art - which may instill the desire to learn more. To those who are already engaged in serious study with a qualified instructor, certain books, videos, and Internet articles can provide an invaluable reference source of information to re-enforce their Ba Gua lessons and support their continued intellectual and physical development. But, it cannot be overstated (and I will repeat it here again) . . .

. . . no book, video, article, or unqualified, self-proclaimed instructor can ever replace, or act as a viable substitute for, the direct and personal guidance of a qualified and experienced instructor.

In fact, unqualified instructors cause great harm to their students and to the art that they claim to represent.

= A Further Word of Caution = It has come to our attention that there are individuals out there who claim to teach the traditional method of Master Bok-Nam Park, and even claim a lineage connection to him, but have no official affiliation with Master Park. These types of claims are blatant misrepresentations. They are an unfortunate occurence and we try to address them as we learn about them.

While some of these individuals may have attended some seminars or may even have been students for a time, they are not part of Lu Shui-Tian - Bok-Nam Park's formal lineage unless they are listed here, nor are they authorized by Master Park to teach anyrthing. No person, student or ex-student, can rightfully claim lineage affiliation. Lineage affilition with Lu Shui-Tian - Bok-Nam Park can only be granted by Master Park.

All of the instructors who are currently authorized to teach
the traditional Ba Gua method of Lu Shui-Tian
as taught by Master Bok-Nam Park
are listed below.

These are the only individuals from whom,
and the only locations at which, Regular Classes in his traditional method
are currently available.

Master Park also offers a series of highly educational Ba Gua Seminars/Workshops that are held throughout the world. These, along with his annual Summer Training Camp held here in the U.S., are listed on the Seminars/Training Camp page.

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HEADQUARTERS:									========================================== Pa Kua Kung Fu School 11331-B Business Center Drive Richmond, VA 23236 . Contact: ..... 804-794-8384 804-794-0909 FAX . Email: contact@pa-kua.com ========================================== Mailing Address: ....................................Bok-Nam Park 472 Joshua Rd. Stafford, VA 22556 ==========================================

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Below is the current list of official Student Groups.
Please direct any questions concerning the Groups, etc. to the local representatives, or to the Headquarters above.
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STUDENT GROUPS: .						=========================================== - Chicago, IL Steve Bonzak .............. 773-470-6994 Email: =========================================== - Boston, MA Francis Hriadil ............. 603-595-8257 Email: =========================================== - Catonsville, MD Farrell Sullivan ............ 410-456-4982 Email: =========================================== - Champlin, MN Jason Parviz ............... 612-968-8251 Jerry Hubbard ............ 763-422-9336 Email: =========================================== - New York, NY Pablo Garcia ............. 212-923-5395 Email: pgskills@hotmail.com =========================================== - Seattle, WA Randy Ross ............... 206-675-0537 Email: randyros@gmail.com =========================================== - Bracknell, Bershire, Jason Reardon ..........07970-079254 ENGLAND Link: [http://www.pa-kua.co.uk] Email: info@pa-kua.co.uk =========================================== - Padova, ITALY Jacopo Silicani .....+39-339-454-5876 Link: [http://www.pa-kua.it] Email: info@pa-kua.it ===========================================

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Below is the current list of certified Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang instructors.
Please direct any questions concerning instruction, etc. to the listed instructors, or to the Headquarters above.
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CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS of QIANG SHAN BA GUA ZHANG:			=========================================== - San Diego, CA Rogelio Lopez ........ 619-543-0911 Link: [http://www.SDPaKua.com] Email: lindleylopez@cox.net =========================================== - New England Area Francis Hriadil ........ 603-595-8257 (NH, MA, etc.) Email: =========================================== - North Andover, MA Joseph Venuti Email: =========================================== - Baltimore, MD Greg Hatza ............. 410-325-7284 Link: [Chinese Boxing Academy] Email: hatza@earthlink.net =========================================== - Bergenfield, NJ Ray Ahles ............... 201-385-3130 Link: [Ch'iang Shan Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts] =========================================== - Nashville, TN Glenn Wright ........... 615-876-1491 =========================================== - Richmond, VA Glen Moore ............ 804-794-8384 Link: [http://www.KungFuVA.com] Email: =========================================== - Newport News, VA Peter Buckman ....... 757-596-0699 Link:[TheChineseConnection] Email: tcckfs@gmail.com =========================================== - Padova, Verona, Jacopo Silicani....+39-339-454-5876 & Thiene, ITALY Link: [http://www.pa-kua.it] Email: info@pa-kua.it =========================================== - Geneva, Tony Briggs .........+41-76-376-1602 SWITZERLAND ===========================================

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The current list of certified Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang Qi Gong instructors is provided below.
Please direct any questions concerning instruction, etc. to the listed instructors, or to the Headquarters above.
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CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS of QIANG SHAN BA GUA ZHANG QI GONG: .		.					=========================================== - Richmond, VA Glen Moore ............ 804-794-8384 Link: [http://www.KungFuVA.com] Email: =========================================== - San Diego, CA Rogelio Lopez ........ 619-543-0911 Link: [http://www.SDPaKua.com] Email: lindleylopez@cox.net =========================================== - Louisville, KY Jeremy Nicheols ..... 502-548-2118 Email: =========================================== - New England Area Francis Hriadil ........ 603-595-8257 (NH, MA, etc.) Email: =========================================== - North Andover, MA Joseph Venuti Email: =========================================== - Baltimore, MD Greg Hatza ............. 410-325-7284 Link: [Chinese Boxing Academy] Email: hatza@earthlink.net =========================================== - Bergenfield, NJ Ray Ahles ............... 201-385-3130 Link: [Ch'iang Shan Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts] =========================================== - Newport News, VA Peter Buckman ....... 757-596-0699 Link:[TheChineseConnection] Email: tcckfs@gmail.com =========================================== - Padova, Verona, Jacopo Silicani....+39-339-454-5876 & Thiene, ITALY Link: [http://www.pa-kua.it] Email: info@pa-kua.it ===========================================

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