Dr. Carstoniu is a founding member of the Toronto Nine Dragon Bagua school. Prior to beginning his study of these practices in 1997, he had trained in Jiu-Jitsu and Taijiquan. He has worked as a licensed psychologist and has been a medical specialist since 1992. When not walking around the Bagua circle, he maintains a practice in the management of chronic pain. The knowledge he has obtained through his Bagua studies is being utilized in his practice with patients.
A few days ago my wife and I were talking about the similarities and differences between practicing Baguazhang and Yoga. She casually mentioned that Baguazhang requires years of dedicated practice but anyone could attend a Yoga class and get a …
Well functioning knees are crucial to virtually every martial art. Acute or chronic injuries can seriously interfere with optimum performance. For martial artists working in security, the military and law enforcement, such injuries may even be career threatening. The wise …
“Outside very still. Inside very busy” – Li, Long Dao I was recently in Arlington, Texas, home of Jiulong Baguazhang’s headquarters and Shigong John Painter, Jiulong’s senior instructor, and student. He calls the school The Gompa. It is a place …
Human bipedal locomotion. It’s not just a fancy way of saying walking but refers to all the things we do with our legs to move our bodies from one place to another. Our basic design lets us walk, run, hop, …
