Saskatoon Nine Dragon Baguazhang
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Location
Albert Community Centre
610 Clarence Ave S.
Saskatoon, SK
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Head Instructor
Dr. Yancy Orchard has been a student of Dr. Painter's since 1994. He studied for 3 continuous years at the Gompa (Dr. Painter’s school in Arlington, TX). Dr. Orchard has received instruction from Dr. Painter in the martial methods of the Jiulong Baguazhang Palms (Heaven, Lake, Fire, Thunder, Wind, Water, Mountain, Earth) and Bagua Jian (Chinese Straight Sword) and in the health methods of Flying Dragon Qigong, Long Feng Shui Qigong, Golden Vigour Qigong, Lucky Number Qigong, and Nine Healing Circles Qigong.
Dr. Orchard continues to travel to the Gompa frequently to further his studies with Dr. Painter. He also makes annual trips to the Gathering of the Circle in early June and Founder’s Day in Arlington, Texas.
Dr. Orchard currently teaches two Jiulong Baguazhang Martial Programs:  Dragon Rolling the Pearl: Fundamental Principles, and Meeting the Dragons: An Introduction to the Palms.  Dr. Orchard also offers regular instruction in the health practices Flying Dragon Qigong: Discovering the Three Treasures and a follow-up course Flying Dragon Qigong: Clearing the Dragon’s Path.
Dr. Orchard began his martial studies under Sensei Dwight Sheer in 1983 and earned a shodan in the art of Zen Karate-Do. In 1987, Dr. Orchard began studying Hombu-style Aikido under the technical direction of Shihan Yukio Kawahara. He has earned a sandan and teaches once weekly at the Saskatoon Aikido Club.  He has dabbled in kendo, escrima, Systema, and Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo.