Tim Glaesman's blog

The colder months present a new set of challenges for our bodies to overcome. Drastic changes of moisture, temperature, and light cycle in the outside environment have a direct impact on our own internal environments. Preparing our minds and bodies to face the seasonal challenges becomes an art unto itself.

The esoteric art of bagua is perhaps the most concealed and least understood martial art. Much like mankind originated from a single source, the martial arts originated from a single need and as such have one single ancestor. From this single ancestor many schools and branches of martial arts developed. Yet, within the multitude of martial arts schools, only two fundamental skills exist: the skills of soft and hard. These hard and soft skills are intrinsically intertwined, and it is important to practice both sides of this same coin with sincerity; a student should understand this fact when they begin their training.