Midlothian, Virginia
Ba Gua Zhang, taught the traditional way
Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang is a complete combat and health-focused martial art, handed down to Master Park Bok-Nam by Lu Shui-Tian. We teach it in small classes, tailored to each student.
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Class schedule
Train with us each week
Classes are offered in a hybrid environment, with a mix of group and individual instruction.
Sunday
5–7 pm
The art
Traditional Ba Gua Zhang kung fu
Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang, or the Ba Gua Zhang Method of Lu Shui-Tian as taught by Master Park Bok-Nam, is a traditionally-taught system of kung fu handed down to Master Park by Lu Shui-Tian. In order to effectively learn this system, the martial and qi gong aspects of this art must be incorporated into instruction. Everyone is different, and the approach to teaching this system reflects that. We focus on personal growth and incorporation of this art into the student’s daily life so they get the maximum benefit from their practice.
The Qiang Shan motto
The school’s rules, guidelines and etiquette are written in accord with the principles of the Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang motto.
智
Wisdom
仁
Benevolence
誠
Sincerity
勇
Bravery
Two sides of one art
Martial and qi gong, trained together
Our system of Qi Gong is tightly integrated with the martial side of the art. One cannot fully understand and progress in one without studying the other.
Combat
A system of Ba Gua Zhang handed down to Master Bok-Nam Park by Lu Shui-Tian, Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang is a complete combat and health-focused martial art. Originally known for its effectiveness against multiple opponents, Ba Gua Zhang is characterized by its highly efficient and evasive footwork, powerful palm strikes, snake-like body movements, and lightning-fast combinations.
Qi Gong
The Ba Gua Zhang system of Qi Gong focuses on moving the joints, ligaments and tendons with the goal of strengthening the organs to improve one’s overall health. Following Natural Principles, our system of Qi Gong combines the ideas of Continuous Movement, Proper Breath, and Purposeful Focus to effectively cultivate and circulate Qi within the body.
Your instructor
Shifu Eric Lawman
Shifu Eric Lawman is a 7th generation Lineage Disciple of Orthodox Wu Dang Ba Gua Zhang, and has taught the martial and qi gong aspects of Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang in the Richmond area since 2007. He is also the president of the Qiang Shan Ba Gua Zhang Association.
