Internal Kung Fu Class (Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Ba Gua)

LEARN INTERNAL KUNG FU

Learn taiijiquan (tai chi), xingyiquan, and baguazhang in an inclusive, judgment-free environment!
-Improve your balance and coordination
-Develop strength and flexibility
-De-stress with mindful movement

EVERY SUNDAY FROM 10AM TO 12PM AT DOLESE YOUTH PARK

Only $15 per session, no commitment required!

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.meetup.com/oklahoma-city-internal-kung-fu-group/

HEAD INSTRUCTOR BRADFORD TYREY: Bradford studied full-time in China from 1984-97. He became the first foreign disciple under Madam Sun Jian-Yun (daughter of Sun Lu-Tang, founder of Sun-style taiji) and studied under many famous old masters during those years. He continued his studies in China, Taiwan and Japan over the years, amassing a study background in those countries of over 18 years. He is also chief publisher of Neijia Books, helping to translate and interpret important internal arts texts for western students.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR ANGEL CASTILLO: Originally from Miami, Florida, Angel has spent his life learning and competing in various martial arts including Shotokan Karate, submission grappling, and even amateur sumo. Having spent the last two years training Chen-style taijiquan under 12th-generation master Guo Qichen, he most recently won silver medal at the 2022 World Series of Push Hands and gold medal in Chen-style forms at the 2022 Golden Dragon Championships in Los Angeles.

CHEN-STYLE is the oldest style of TAIJIQUAN (太極拳 “Grand Ultimate Fist,” popularly known as tai chi). Unlike some popular tai chi practices, Chen-style preserves the martial intent of its movements, teaching how to “use softness to conquer hardness.”

BAGUAZHANG (八卦掌 “Eight Trigrams Palm”) is known for its distinctive “circle walking,” as well as spiraling and coiling movements of the arms, which are applied through various throws and joint locks.

XINGYIQUAN (形意拳 “Form Intent Fist”) is distinguished by its aggressive forward punching and thrusting movements, inspired by spear and staff.

The taijiquan portion of class will focus on solo forms, while the bagua/xingyi portion will include paired drills to practice applications of the movements.