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 first encountered Dr. Painter in an article in Inside Kung Fu Magazine. Several years later, Dr. Orchard moved to Dallas, TX to study chiropractic at the Parker College of Chiropractic. He then sought out Dr. Painter’s school, at the time called The Wholistic Fitness Center, and dove in, whole-heartedly, to the most comprehensive mind-body martial program he’d ever come across. Dr. Orchard studied for 3 continuous years at The Gompa (Dr. Painter’s school in Arlington, TX) before returning to Saskatoon. Dr. Orchard has received instruction from Dr. Painter in the following topics over the past 17 years:
- Daoqiquan Martial Methods:
- Jiulong Baguazhang – Nine Dragon Eight Trigram Palm
- Liu Taijijquan – Willow Grand Ultimate Boxing
- Wuxing Ziranquan Xingyi – Five Qualities Natural Boxing Form/Intent
- Xizang Canglu Quan - Tibetan Blue Heron Boxing
- Panxuan-She Qanji - Tibetan Snake Boxing
- Daoqiquan Health and Vitality Methods:
- Flying Dragon Qigong
- Long Feng Shui Qigong
- Golden Vigour Qigong
- Lucky Number Qigong
- Nine Healing Circles Qigong
- Five Circles Qigong
- Spirit Sword Qigong
- Daoqiquan Spiritual Methods
- XinFu Dao – The Way of Complete Acceptance
- Nyida Khajor – Tibetan Yoga
- Daoqiquan Traditional Weaponry
- Bagua Jian (Chinese Straight Sword)
- Iron Cudgel
- Thunder Staff
- Meteor Hammer
- Twin Dragon Claws (Elbow Knives)
- Twin Jian
- Whip
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 October. Dr. Painter makes two trips to Saskatoon every year (February and September) to bring his vast knowledge to the students that Dr. Orchard has under his care.
Dr. Orchard currently teaches the following Martial Arts programs:
- Jiulong Baguazhang
- Dragon Rolling the Pearl: Fundamental Principles
- Meeting the Dragons: An Introduction to the Palms
Dr. Orchard, also, offers regular instruction in the Health and Vitality practices:
- Flying Dragon Qigong: Discovering the Three Treasures
- Flying Dragon Qigong: Clearing the Dragon’s Path
Dr. Orchard is also available for workshops around the world.
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