I maintain a practice of Chinese internal martial arts and Japanese swordsmanship as forms of mindfulness and self-cultivation, influenced by philosophical ideas drawn from Taoism and Esoteric Buddhism.

I am a lineal member of North American Yin Cheng Gong Fa (YCGF) under Zhang Yun laoshi, and maintain an active practice of Northern Wu style Taijiquan, Hebei style Xingyiquan, Yin style Baguazhang, and other arts taught in YCGF.

I also practice Japanese sword methods in a manner that is compatible with my study of internal martial arts. I studied Katori Shinto-ryu at Capital Aikikai and Kashima-shinden Jikishinkage-ryu at the Hōbyōkan before moving to Seattle.

On this site, you can find some of my martial arts photography, recommended books on classical and traditional martial arts, and pointers to schools I recommend.

Mark Raugas
Seattle, WA

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